The fourth edition of the Huxley Summit focused on collaboration against the backdrop of an impending election. Chief Executive, Katherine Mathieson offers her insights from the big event. Read more
In her Presidential Address at this year’s British Science Festival, Professor Alice Roberts presented a bold and uncompromising picture of modern science from its origins in the 17th century to the crisis it faces today. Is it still the best way to understand reality? Alan Barker writes. Read more
Our blog covers a wide range of topics in science and how it is communicated. We are interested in many different aspects of science policy, education, public engagement, funding and how science fits in our culture and society.
Partnerships and Impact Manager Clio Heslop writes about the importance of communicating effectively about risk as the COVID-19 pandemic forces Governments, charities and businesses to make incredibly difficult decisions. Read more
From spotting spider monkeys to celebrating Our diverse planet, the 2020 edition of British Science Week was an incredible experience for all. Read more
More than two dozen British Science Festivals, tens of thousands of paper CREST Award entries, an office relocation and several organisational name changes – finance officer Peter Benjamin has seen it all in his 25 years with the British Science Association. Read more
Struggling to find ways your children can be engaged in fun-filled science-based activities while you are working from home? Here are a selection of CREST Awards-qualifying activities you can do from home. Read more
We asked some of our former Media Fellows to recommend the COVID-19 coverage they’ve been impressed with so far. Read more
Earlier this month our Head of Engagement, Ivvet Modinou, was invited to the United Nations Headquarters in New York to celebrate the 5th International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Read more
Growing coverage surrounding climate change means younger generations are rapidly becoming aware of the relevance STEM subjects hold in everyday life. Read more
Our CEO, Katherine Mathieson, charts the BSA's progress on its equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) action plan in 2019. Read more
In November 2019, individuals and organisations who engage the public through science festivals and events came together from across the UK and beyond for the third annual UK Science Festivals Network Conference. Read an overview of the day from our Engagement Officer, Hannah Lawrence. Read more
Our fourth Huxley Summit is taking place on November 27, where 300+ business leaders, scientists, policy-makers and opinion-formers will come together to discuss "Collaboration in an uncertain world: The role of science and innovation in addressing complex challenges." Read more
Katherine Mathieson explores the initial findings from the upcoming Education Endowment Fund (EEF) report into the impact that CREST has on students' experiences with STEM. Read more