Physics and Astronomy Section

President 2022: Piyal Samara-Ratna, Space Park Leicester
President 2021: Catherine Heymans, University of Edinburgh
President 2019: Melissa Uchida, University of Cambridge
President 2018: Jon Butterworth, University College London
President 2017: Michele Dougherty, Imperial College London
President 2016: Philip Diamond, University of Manchester
President 2015: Stephen Sweeney, University of Surrey
President 2014: Louise Harra, University College London

Recorder: Chiara Circosta, University College London
Past-Recorder: Chris Harrison, Durham University

Latest

For Thought 2023: The future of food, education, and health

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.
Get British Science Week 2024 on track!

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.
British Science Association announces recipients of funding for the Highlands and Islands Climate Change Community Grants

Six new community groups have received funding to deliver new projects in the Highlands & Islands on the topic of climate change.
Splicing, talking, exploring and all-round good fun!

Alice Thickett (PhD researcher at Manchester Metropolitan University) shares her experience applying and being an Award Lecture at the British Science Festival 2023.