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British Science Festival: Community Grant awardees

We are excited to announce the recipients of this year’s British Science Festival community grants! Read more about the fantastic work these organisations do, and what their plans for this year's Festival are.
BSA receives Sustaining Excellence funding from the Wellcome Trust

The British Science Association is delighted to announce that it has received funding from the Wellcome Trust under the Sustaining Excellence grant scheme. The scheme gives long-term support to organisations who have been previously funded by the Wellcome Trust to increase the impact of their public engagement projects and develop new ways of working.
The Weight of Expectation: Q&A with Oli Williams

A war has been declared on the ‘obesity epidemic’ and society often places blame on the individual for their condition. But what does this mean for the most vulnerable? Sociologist Oli Williams talks to Alan Barker ahead of his Award Lecture at this year's British Science Festival.
Diversity in science isn’t just about scientists

Katy Petherick, Chair of our Brighton and Hove Branch, explains why diversity in STEM goes beyond those working in STEM - it's about all of us.