Our work

The British Science Association coordinates, delivers and oversees a number of different projects and programmes aimed at engaging more people with science. We work across the UK by building partnerships with national and local organisations that match our vision of a world where science is seen as a fundamental part of our culture and society. Below is a list of some of the projects we manage, or are a part of.

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM

We run the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Find out more here. Read more

Community Leaders

Our Community Leaders program aims to support individuals who work with under-served audiences to become leaders of science engagement in their communities. Read more

Youth Industrial Strategy Competition

The Youth Industrial Strategy Competition is a new national STEM initiative that aims to inspire & challenge young people aged 11-to-19. Read more

British Science Festival

Europe’s longest standing science festival, the British Science Festival featuring over 100 events, installations, performances and workshops exploring topics across the scientific spectrum. Read more

British Science Week

British Science Week is an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. Read more

CREST

Our flagship programme for young people providing STEM enrichment activities to engage and inspire 5 to 19-year-olds. Read more

The Huxley Summit

The Huxley Summit is a one-day thought leadership event that brings together business leaders, scientists, policy-makers and opinion-formers to discuss key scientific and social challenges facing the UK in the 21st century. Read more

Future Debates

Watch the full recording of the flagship Future Debate on robotics and autonomous systems held in London during British Science Week Read more

Building Inclusive Science Engagement

Working with science communicators and public engagement professionals is an essential part of the British Science Association’s strategy Read more

Media Fellows

Helping bridge the communication gap between journalists and scientists. Read more

Citizen science

Find out more about citizen science at the BSA Read more

UK Science Festivals Network

The UK Science Festivals Network unites festivals that programme science content across the UK to share ideas and represent festivals in public. Read more

Latest

Supporting communities to trial new engagement approaches ahead of British Science Week 2021

Learn more about our 'COVID-19 Community Innovation Grants', our recipient cohort and their upcoming series of blogs. Encompassing motivations, learnings and aspirations, we hope they serve as inspiration for prospective BSW 2021 grant applicants in how community science projects can be developed and delivered despite uncertainty.

Constructing quantum computers

Dr Euan Allen is the 2020 Rosalind Franklin Award Lecture winner for physical sciences and mathematics. He is working at the Quantum Engineering Technology Labs at the University of Bristol and is investigating how to apply it to the construction of quantum computers. This emergent technology could offer unprecedented computing power. But how easy is it to develop, and who will reap the benefits?

The harsh reality of STEM teacher shortages

Those working and studying in the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education system have lifted the lid on the reality of teacher shortages, in the wake of a report into the system in England.

How big data is tracking the impact of climate change on the African wild dog

Alan Barker speaks to Dr Daniella Rabaiotti the 2020 Charles Lyell Award Lecture winner for environmental sciences.  Dr Rabaiotti is using sophisticated tracking technology and big data to quantify the effects of climate change on one of Africa’s most endangered species. It’s tough work and it’s got to be done if African wild dogs have a chance of surviving.