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.
On July 1st 2020, the British Science Association hosted the Huxley Summit Half-time Review, featuring a panel of experts from science, business, policy and the media. Read more
We spoke to some young people directly to get their views on how the pandemic has affected their future career choices. This is what they told us… Read more
Young people feel they are being let down by the lack of appropriate COVID-19 messaging for young people from scientists and MPs. Read more
One Voice Blackburn chief executive Zaffer Khan talks about what he is calling a ‘once in a lifetime experience’ of practicing Ramadan in lockdown. Read more
The BSA has been on a long journey to transform the equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) of our organisation and of the wider science engagement sector. But as Amy MacLaren discusses in this blog, we still have a long way to go and a lot to learn. Read more
Each year, supporters of the British Science Association (BSA) are invited to nominate individuals to be considered as Honorary Fellows. Read more
Education Manager, Caitlin Brown talks us through some of the most creative project ideas from our Youth Industrial Strategy Competition finalists Read more
British Science Association communications officer Matiu Workman was asked to partake in One Voice Blackburn's community campaign, 'I'm Not a Muslim But I Will Fast For One Day'. Here he recounts his experience and what he learned from the event. Read more
At this time of uncertainty, networks and communities of practice are key for so many in the science engagement sector. Ivvet Modinou, Chair of the UK Science Festivals Network, explains why… Read more
With A-level exams cancelled, how can you help students enrich their UCAS application? Jane Dowden explains how. Read more
BSA Chief Executive, Katherine Mathieson reflects on a 5am conversation she had with her mother, and what it has taught her about the current COVID-19 situation. Read more
BSA Chief Executive, Katherine Mathieson says life in a post-COVID world needs to represent the lived experience of all people across the UK. Read more