The British Science Festival 2023 took place in Exeter, hosted in partnership with the University of Exeter. Read our highlights, and view some photos from the events. Read more
Director of Curieus Games, Miguel Trenkel-Lopez, tells us about his experience at the Conference Of Parties as a youth advocate, and why engaging with the next generation is key to developing successful climate and clean energy policies. Read more
To mark Disability Pride Month, our Head of Education, Maria Rossini, reflects on her experiences of being a disabled person in the workplace and shares seven steps employers can take to make a real difference. Read more
The British Science Association, Science Council and the Foundation for Science and Technology hosted a panel discussion on the current state of equality, diversity and inclusion practices in the STEM sector. Read on to find out what the speakers thought. 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.
Design and technology is declining as a GCSE choice for students across the UK, but Matt James, a D&T teacher at a secondary school in Wales is on a mission to change that. We spoke to him about how he's using CREST in the curriculum to help bring D&T to life and link it to STEM, and ensure his students have a recognised achievement they can be proud of. Read more
Simon Hall, Visual Artist & GP Academic Clinical Fellow, Bristol, discusses his experience as event organisers at the British Science Festival 2023 Read more
Dr Musarrat Maisha Reza and Dr Shalinee Dhayal discuss there experience as event organisers at the British Science Festival 2023 Read more
On Tuesday 14 November, the British Science Association hosted its thought leadership event, For Thought. Speakers and attendees explored the role of science and innovation in the future of food, education, and health. Read more
With the 30th anniversary of British Science Week approaching in March 2024, we've taken a look back at how STEM has evolved since 1994. As the Channel Tunnel opened that year, we've explored train technology - the developments in green travel over the last 30 years, and how can you incorporate this topic into your British Science Week plans. Read more
Alice Thickett (PhD researcher at Manchester Metropolitan University) shares her experience applying and being an Award Lecture at the British Science Festival 2023. Read more
To celebrate Green Careers Week on 6-11 November, we've explored why it's so important to encourage and foster students' aspiration to work to protect the environment, and rounded up some Smashing Stereotypes profiles to showcase people from different backgrounds working in green roles. Read more
In this guest blog, the creators of the Dreamachine immersive experience share some initial findings from data generated and the mass citizen science study, The Perception Census. Read more
To mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October, we spoke to secondary student Nikola and her teacher Cath about Nikola's Silver CREST Award project, Adolescent Mental Health Room Design. Nikola investigated the science behind certain colours, textures and more to design a calming space for young people with mental health issues. Read more
President of the British Science Association 2023/2024, Professor Jane Francis gave her presidential address at a fireside chat at the British Science Festival in September. In part two she covers her time in Antarctica, seeing the impacts of climate change on the ice, and how more education is needed. Read more
President of the British Science Association 2023/2024, Professor Jane Francis gave her presidential address at a fireside chat at the British Science Festival in September. In part one, she covers her childhood spent in nature, discovering a passion for geology and overcoming sexist barriers in her career. Read more
The significance of diversity within the technology industry is an ongoing issue- but what are the root causes, and what can we learn from them? From familiar challenges such as gender & ethnicity, to more overlooked difficulties like having a criminal background & neurodiversity, we discuss how embracing diversity reshapes people and businesses to be more innovative. Read more