From watching Blue Planet to reading articles, most of us are keen to support conservation efforts – but where do we start? Find out more at the British Science Festival. Read more
As the deadline for UCAS applications passes, there are reports that a record number of disadvantaged students have applied for university this year. But is that all it seems? We explore the reality of the disadvantage gap and find out if progress is really being made. Read more
Today (July 20) marks the 53rd anniversary of the first astronaut on the moon. We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to celebrate and share our excitement for all things space at the British Science Festival 2022. Read more
Two months after Katharine Birbalsingh's comments about girls studying physics and maths, we do a round-up of the British Science Association response, on this site and in the New Scientist, and share the views of teachers from around the UK. 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.
We have spoken to teachers from around the UK to hear about their experiences of using our funding and running CREST Awards. Watch our video clips of interviews for tips, advice and inspiration. Read more
Children from low-income households are entitled to a free school, so no child should be sitting hungry in lessons. But are some children falling through the cracks? As the cost of living crisis intensifies, we explore this issue and how hunger creates a barrier to a fair education. Read more
The British Science Festival is coming up In September, and one of the topics being explored across different events is microplastic pollution and how to tackle it. We discuss the events and why taking action now matters. Read more
Over the coming months, we'll be collaborating with UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK to provide more young people with an opportunity to learn about the potential for creativity within STEAM. Find out more in this UNBOXED guest blog. Read more
Easy access to outdoor spaces for all children and young people is essential in the name of fairness, and for the fact that equality, diversity and inclusion benefit society and our future as a whole. Read more
We spoke to Professor Fiona Macpherson and Professor Anil Seth, who are working on the scientific and research elements of the new Dreamachine Schools programme, to find out more about the big questions children will be investigating around perception, consciousness and the power of the mind. Read more
As with the climate crisis, global biodiversity loss – and the urgent need for worldwide action to stop it – is growing every day. Ahead of the International Day for Biological Diversity (22 May), we explore why biodiversity loss is slipping under the radar. Read more
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM announced it will look into regional STEM skills inequity, find out why this is such a relevant and timely topic. For data consultants/agencies, read on to view the request for proposals. Read more