That's a wrap on British Science Week 2023! But don't worry - there are still plenty of resources available to keep the science engagement going. We've rounded them up here, with all the links and info you need. Read more
Christina Fuentes Tibbitt, our Community Engagement Manager, explores the collaborative community-researcher partnerships formed through the first phase of our Highlands and Islands Community Change Grant scheme. Read more
To earn her Gold CREST Award, Mara - a sixth form student in Hertfordshire - researched why women are underrepresented in STEM. She guest-wrote a blog to tell us what she learned, the skills she developed, and why this issue matters. Read more
In December 2022, the British Science Association hosted its thought leadership event, For Thought. Invited senior professionals in science, business, policy and civil society discussed the theme of 'Collaboration in an uncertain world'. We share some of the highlights in this blog. 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.
The British Science Association's responds to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee's (STC) final report on its inquiry into diversity and inclusion in STEM, published 24 March 2023. Read more
What does the public think about research and development (R&D) and its role in society? Ben Bleasdale from CaSE explores these questions and more using the latest insights from the landmark Discovery Decade study. Read more
Family engagement can make a big difference to science education, but engagement is not equal opportunity. We explore the barriers, and look at how the low-resource activities in our British Science Week activity packs offer ways for all families to celebrate science together. Read more
Our new kit boxes, funded by DeepMind, give teachers everything they want and need to deliver our CREST Discovery Day activity which introduces students to the concepts and potentials of artificial intelligence (AI). Read more
The Ideas Fund has announced its second round of grant funding totalling £1.2 million awarded to 26 community projects exploring ways to improve mental wellbeing across communities in Oldham, the Scottish Highlands and Islands, North West Northern Ireland and Hull. Read more
This Saturday 11 February marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Find out about some of the ways you can get involved, including events and campaigns, to our top picks of essential reads and podcasts. Read more
As we publish a brand new CREST Awards Discovery pack which encourages students to blend art with STEM, we explore the importance of emphasising creativity and imagination in science teaching. Read more
British Science Week 2023 is coming up on 10-19 March and our free activity packs are available now. On this year's theme of 'Connections', we highlight four activities from our packs that explore one of the key connections needed for scientific innovation and progress - the one we make between each other. Read more
We spoke to a student and his teacher about the fantastic biscuit dunker machine he designed and built to earn a Silver CREST Award. Could it inspire your students? CREST Awards can allow students to explore new ways we can utilise STEM in the future. Read more