We caught up with the Community Leaders and researchers involved in our first two years of the programme to hear about their experiences and reflections. Read more
With news that state schools could be forced to cut creative subjects including design and technology (D&T) as they grapple with diminished budgets, we explore what the ramifications could be for young people's futures and society. Read more
Since announcing the Round One projects that The Ideas Fund will be funding we have been reading, listening and learning from the subsequent progress updates sent in Summer 2022. In this blog we look at some of the key headlines of the emerging learnings as the projects and relationships develop. Read more
In the latter part of Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon's Presidential Address, she gives us her take on best inclusion practices and how she hopes the Stemette way will become embedded in the STEM industry of the future. 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.
To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we've looked back at the work we've done to support disabled people of all ages to engage with STEM, and the scientists and engineers who are working to improve the lives of disabled people. Read more
In October 2022, Hannah Russell took up the role of Chief Executive at the British Science Association. In this blog, we get to know more about her. Read more
For the first time, young people were invited to participate in global negotiations at COP27. We asked young people about their thoughts on the climate crisis, and delve into why the recognition of young people as stakeholders in developing climate policies is so important. Read more
As COP27 enters its second week, the British Science Association explores the wins from COP26 and asks its network, including Ade Adepitan, what they want to see from the meeting. Read more
As the very first Green Careers Week kicks off, we explore why it's so important and round up the secondary CREST Awards projects that encourage students to engage with climate and environment related topics. Read more
To mark Stress Awareness Day on 2 November, we explore how the toxic stress of living in disadvantaged households and communities can impact children and young people's ability to fulfil their potential in the classroom. We ask if more can be done to ensure no-one is living below the poverty line; it is a base requirement for equal opportunities. Read more
In this guest blog Dr Spela Godec and Professor Louise Archer, from the Youth Equity and STEM (YESTEM) project, discuss the Equity Compass - a tool designed to support informal STEM learning practitioners in conducting more equitable practice. Read more
Food is known to be a comfort when our mood drops, but did you know that music might also be an effective tool for warding off the blues? At this year's British Science Festival, psychologists Annemeike van de Tol and Helen Coulthard explored their new research into this topic. Read more