British Science Association
@britsciassoc.bsky.social
A charity with a vision for science to be more relevant, representative, and connected to society. Founded in 1831.
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British Science Festival proposals - Open Call
We are currently accepting Open Call proposals for the British Science Festival 2026.
www.britishscienceassociation.org
The British Science Festival needs you!
Our Open Call for #BSF26 with @unisouthampton.bsky.social is now LIVE.
You don't need to be a scientist or linked to Southampton - anyone can propose.
Find out more and send us your event ideas here:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/open-call
Our Open Call for #BSF26 with @unisouthampton.bsky.social is now LIVE.
You don't need to be a scientist or linked to Southampton - anyone can propose.
Find out more and send us your event ideas here:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/open-call
The countdown begins 🚀
We’re delighted to see our former President, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, front the 2025 Christmas Lectures.
We’re delighted to see our former President, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, front the 2025 Christmas Lectures.
The countdown begins 🚀 Set your reminders for the 2025 Christmas Lectures, supported by CGI: 28, 29 and 30 December at 7.00pm on BBC Four and iPlayer.
Space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock will take us on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe searching for evidence of extra-terrestrial life.
Space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock will take us on a whistle-stop tour of the Universe searching for evidence of extra-terrestrial life.
December 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The countdown begins 🚀
We’re delighted to see our former President, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, front the 2025 Christmas Lectures.
We’re delighted to see our former President, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, front the 2025 Christmas Lectures.
As we wrap up 2025, here’s our final blog post of the year, reflecting on the incredible achievements of the British Science Association and our partners and communities.
Read below.
www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/2025-ou...
Read below.
www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/2025-ou...
2025: Our past year, wrapped
In our final blog post of the year, we wrap up all our hard work and achievements from 2025, including British Science Week, how science was brought to life at the British Science Festival, and the wa...
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December 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
As we wrap up 2025, here’s our final blog post of the year, reflecting on the incredible achievements of the British Science Association and our partners and communities.
Read below.
www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/2025-ou...
Read below.
www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/2025-ou...
The second part of this blog from The Ideas Fund is now online, looking at the importance of care, support, and wellbeing in helping brokers navigate their roles:
theideasfund.org/news/role-of...
theideasfund.org/news/role-of...
December 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The second part of this blog from The Ideas Fund is now online, looking at the importance of care, support, and wellbeing in helping brokers navigate their roles:
theideasfund.org/news/role-of...
theideasfund.org/news/role-of...
The 'brokers' who support community/researcher collaborations are vital - but what helps them be most effective?
In this new The Ideas Fund blog on the role of the broker, we look at the importance of local connections, community experience and wider conditions:
theideasfund.org/news/role-of...
In this new The Ideas Fund blog on the role of the broker, we look at the importance of local connections, community experience and wider conditions:
theideasfund.org/news/role-of...
Role of the broker Part 1: Local connections, community experience…
The Ideas Fund is a grants programme run by the British Science Association and funded by Wellcome.
theideasfund.org
December 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The 'brokers' who support community/researcher collaborations are vital - but what helps them be most effective?
In this new The Ideas Fund blog on the role of the broker, we look at the importance of local connections, community experience and wider conditions:
theideasfund.org/news/role-of...
In this new The Ideas Fund blog on the role of the broker, we look at the importance of local connections, community experience and wider conditions:
theideasfund.org/news/role-of...
We're proud to have hosted the first meeting of the Women in Tech Taskforce.
This new initiative, chaired by Technology Secretary Liz Kendall with Stemettes founder (and former BSA President!) Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon, aims to help women enter, stay and lead in UK tech:
www.gov.uk/government/n...
This new initiative, chaired by Technology Secretary Liz Kendall with Stemettes founder (and former BSA President!) Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon, aims to help women enter, stay and lead in UK tech:
www.gov.uk/government/n...
December 16, 2025 at 11:19 AM
We're proud to have hosted the first meeting of the Women in Tech Taskforce.
This new initiative, chaired by Technology Secretary Liz Kendall with Stemettes founder (and former BSA President!) Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon, aims to help women enter, stay and lead in UK tech:
www.gov.uk/government/n...
This new initiative, chaired by Technology Secretary Liz Kendall with Stemettes founder (and former BSA President!) Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon, aims to help women enter, stay and lead in UK tech:
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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💡 The Ideas Fund has released new learnings on Reimagining Research!
The report brings together insights, case studies, videos and blogs and is shaped by project partners and people involved in the Fund over the years.
🔗 tinyurl.com/muzf2bfz
@wellcometrust.bsky.social @britsciassoc.bsky.social
The report brings together insights, case studies, videos and blogs and is shaped by project partners and people involved in the Fund over the years.
🔗 tinyurl.com/muzf2bfz
@wellcometrust.bsky.social @britsciassoc.bsky.social
Reimagining Research
The Ideas Fund is a grants programme run by the British Science Association and funded by Wellcome.
theideasfund.org
December 15, 2025 at 10:33 AM
💡 The Ideas Fund has released new learnings on Reimagining Research!
The report brings together insights, case studies, videos and blogs and is shaped by project partners and people involved in the Fund over the years.
🔗 tinyurl.com/muzf2bfz
@wellcometrust.bsky.social @britsciassoc.bsky.social
The report brings together insights, case studies, videos and blogs and is shaped by project partners and people involved in the Fund over the years.
🔗 tinyurl.com/muzf2bfz
@wellcometrust.bsky.social @britsciassoc.bsky.social
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The British Science Festival needs you!
Our Open Call for #BSF26 with @unisouthampton.bsky.social is now LIVE.
You don't need to be a scientist or linked to Southampton - anyone can propose.
Find out more and send us your event ideas here:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/open-call
Our Open Call for #BSF26 with @unisouthampton.bsky.social is now LIVE.
You don't need to be a scientist or linked to Southampton - anyone can propose.
Find out more and send us your event ideas here:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/open-call
British Science Festival proposals - Open Call
We are currently accepting Open Call proposals for the British Science Festival 2026.
www.britishscienceassociation.org
November 27, 2025 at 10:21 AM
The British Science Festival needs you!
Our Open Call for #BSF26 with @unisouthampton.bsky.social is now LIVE.
You don't need to be a scientist or linked to Southampton - anyone can propose.
Find out more and send us your event ideas here:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/open-call
Our Open Call for #BSF26 with @unisouthampton.bsky.social is now LIVE.
You don't need to be a scientist or linked to Southampton - anyone can propose.
Find out more and send us your event ideas here:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/open-call
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The absolute highlight of my 2025 is now available on YouTube! Check out the "making of" mini-documentary and full performance of Antiviral Roller Skating at the @britsciassoc.bsky.social Festival earlier this year. My New Years resolution will be to do it all again in a different city! 👀
🚨 Big news! We’re thrilled to announce the release of both the Behind-the-Scenes Mini-Doc and the Full Recording of Antiviral Roller Skating! 🛼✨
Now you can watch the mini-doc to see how it all came together behind the scenes: youtu.be/0nevSD1wrdg
And the full performance: youtu.be/mp995EBB3Bo
Now you can watch the mini-doc to see how it all came together behind the scenes: youtu.be/0nevSD1wrdg
And the full performance: youtu.be/mp995EBB3Bo
December 12, 2025 at 8:02 AM
The absolute highlight of my 2025 is now available on YouTube! Check out the "making of" mini-documentary and full performance of Antiviral Roller Skating at the @britsciassoc.bsky.social Festival earlier this year. My New Years resolution will be to do it all again in a different city! 👀
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Thank you to everyone who has submitted ideas for inquiry or project subjects and types of activity - our open call ends tomorrow >>
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December 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Thank you to everyone who has submitted ideas for inquiry or project subjects and types of activity - our open call ends tomorrow >>
www.britishscienceassociation.org/appg-on-di-i...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/appg-on-di-i...
'Gelem, Gelem' - a short film co-created with Roma women from Oldham, KaskoSan Roma Charity, the University of Salford, and supported by The Ideas Fund / British Science Association - is featured on Skwigly, the online animation magazine!
www.skwigly.co.uk/gelem-gelem-...
www.skwigly.co.uk/gelem-gelem-...
December 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
'Gelem, Gelem' - a short film co-created with Roma women from Oldham, KaskoSan Roma Charity, the University of Salford, and supported by The Ideas Fund / British Science Association - is featured on Skwigly, the online animation magazine!
www.skwigly.co.uk/gelem-gelem-...
www.skwigly.co.uk/gelem-gelem-...
Through The Ideas Fund, we're proud to have supported this project with KaskoSan Roma Charity and the University of Salford.
'Gelem, Gelem' is narrated in Romani by young community members, and premieres in Oldham on 18 December:
www.salford.ac.uk/news/uks-fir...
'Gelem, Gelem' is narrated in Romani by young community members, and premieres in Oldham on 18 December:
www.salford.ac.uk/news/uks-fir...
UK’s first Romani-language animated film set to be released
A new film telling the moving real-life stories of Romani women living in Oldham has just been completed after an extensive project led by the University of Salford and the KaskoSan Roma charity.
www.salford.ac.uk
December 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Through The Ideas Fund, we're proud to have supported this project with KaskoSan Roma Charity and the University of Salford.
'Gelem, Gelem' is narrated in Romani by young community members, and premieres in Oldham on 18 December:
www.salford.ac.uk/news/uks-fir...
'Gelem, Gelem' is narrated in Romani by young community members, and premieres in Oldham on 18 December:
www.salford.ac.uk/news/uks-fir...
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Do you have ideas for future activities for our APPG to undertake, or subject areas to focus on, in relation to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion in #STEM?
Our call for ideas is open until 11 Dec.
Find out more and get in touch:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/appg-on-di-i...
Our call for ideas is open until 11 Dec.
Find out more and get in touch:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/appg-on-di-i...
APPG on D&I in STEM: Call for ideas
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) are opening a call for ideas which will determine the next piece of work for th...
www.britishscienceassociation.org
November 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Do you have ideas for future activities for our APPG to undertake, or subject areas to focus on, in relation to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion in #STEM?
Our call for ideas is open until 11 Dec.
Find out more and get in touch:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/appg-on-di-i...
Our call for ideas is open until 11 Dec.
Find out more and get in touch:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/appg-on-di-i...
The British Science Festival needs you!
Our Open Call for #BSF26 with @unisouthampton.bsky.social is now LIVE.
You don't need to be a scientist or linked to Southampton - anyone can propose.
Find out more and send us your event ideas here:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/open-call
Our Open Call for #BSF26 with @unisouthampton.bsky.social is now LIVE.
You don't need to be a scientist or linked to Southampton - anyone can propose.
Find out more and send us your event ideas here:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/open-call
British Science Festival proposals - Open Call
We are currently accepting Open Call proposals for the British Science Festival 2026.
www.britishscienceassociation.org
November 27, 2025 at 10:21 AM
The British Science Festival needs you!
Our Open Call for #BSF26 with @unisouthampton.bsky.social is now LIVE.
You don't need to be a scientist or linked to Southampton - anyone can propose.
Find out more and send us your event ideas here:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/open-call
Our Open Call for #BSF26 with @unisouthampton.bsky.social is now LIVE.
You don't need to be a scientist or linked to Southampton - anyone can propose.
Find out more and send us your event ideas here:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/open-call
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Join us for a live webinar with @royalsociety.org to see how we can make science more accessible for everyone.
Hear from members of our Inclusion and Diversity Committee and watch a panel of invited speakers discuss improving inclusion in STEM.
Save the date and the link: rsc.li/4o5uCht
#ChemSky
Hear from members of our Inclusion and Diversity Committee and watch a panel of invited speakers discuss improving inclusion in STEM.
Save the date and the link: rsc.li/4o5uCht
#ChemSky
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Join us for a live webinar with @royalsociety.org to see how we can make science more accessible for everyone.
Hear from members of our Inclusion and Diversity Committee and watch a panel of invited speakers discuss improving inclusion in STEM.
Save the date and the link: rsc.li/4o5uCht
#ChemSky
Hear from members of our Inclusion and Diversity Committee and watch a panel of invited speakers discuss improving inclusion in STEM.
Save the date and the link: rsc.li/4o5uCht
#ChemSky
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🗓️In December we'll be a part of Reimagining Research, an online event hosted by @britsciassoc.bsky.social 📢
Hear from those working with communities, like the Rural Durham Community Research Network, and explore ideas of how this work can shape future research to collaboratively address challenges.
Hear from those working with communities, like the Rural Durham Community Research Network, and explore ideas of how this work can shape future research to collaboratively address challenges.
New event on 4th December: Reimagining Research
The Ideas Fund is a grants programme run by the British Science Association and funded by Wellcome.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🗓️In December we'll be a part of Reimagining Research, an online event hosted by @britsciassoc.bsky.social 📢
Hear from those working with communities, like the Rural Durham Community Research Network, and explore ideas of how this work can shape future research to collaboratively address challenges.
Hear from those working with communities, like the Rural Durham Community Research Network, and explore ideas of how this work can shape future research to collaboratively address challenges.
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🎤 Are you an early career researcher passionate about communicating with the wider public? Applications for the 2026 British Science Festival Award Lectures are now open!
Next year's Festival is in Southampton, 16-20 Sept.
Find out more and apply >
www.britishscienceassociation.org/award-lectures
Next year's Festival is in Southampton, 16-20 Sept.
Find out more and apply >
www.britishscienceassociation.org/award-lectures
Award Lectures
Details on how to become an Award Lecturer at the British Science Festival
www.britishscienceassociation.org
November 18, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🎤 Are you an early career researcher passionate about communicating with the wider public? Applications for the 2026 British Science Festival Award Lectures are now open!
Next year's Festival is in Southampton, 16-20 Sept.
Find out more and apply >
www.britishscienceassociation.org/award-lectures
Next year's Festival is in Southampton, 16-20 Sept.
Find out more and apply >
www.britishscienceassociation.org/award-lectures
🎤 Are you an early career researcher passionate about communicating with the wider public? Applications for the 2026 British Science Festival Award Lectures are now open!
Next year's Festival is in Southampton, 16-20 Sept.
Find out more and apply >
www.britishscienceassociation.org/award-lectures
Next year's Festival is in Southampton, 16-20 Sept.
Find out more and apply >
www.britishscienceassociation.org/award-lectures
Award Lectures
Details on how to become an Award Lecturer at the British Science Festival
www.britishscienceassociation.org
November 18, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🎤 Are you an early career researcher passionate about communicating with the wider public? Applications for the 2026 British Science Festival Award Lectures are now open!
Next year's Festival is in Southampton, 16-20 Sept.
Find out more and apply >
www.britishscienceassociation.org/award-lectures
Next year's Festival is in Southampton, 16-20 Sept.
Find out more and apply >
www.britishscienceassociation.org/award-lectures
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Our call for ideas is open. Got ideas about future activities for the group to undertake in relation to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion in STEM? Visit the @britsciassoc.bsky.social site for more information and forms. Closes 11 Dec 2025:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/appg-on-di-i...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/appg-on-di-i...
APPG on D&I in STEM: Call for ideas
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) are opening a call for ideas which will determine the next piece of work for th...
www.britishscienceassociation.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Our call for ideas is open. Got ideas about future activities for the group to undertake in relation to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion in STEM? Visit the @britsciassoc.bsky.social site for more information and forms. Closes 11 Dec 2025:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/appg-on-di-i...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/appg-on-di-i...
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In just seven weeks, A-Level student Tom researched, designed and built a lightweight, low-cost, and accurate device to support communication. His project, inspired by his cousin, a young man with cerebral palsy, has now received a Gold CREST Award!
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/a-level...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/a-level...
A-Level student builds highly-accurate budget Sign-Language-to-speech wrist technology
A lightweight arm device designed by a 17-year-old scientist to support communication for deaf and mute people could cost just a fraction of the price of existing tech. Tom Partridge’s project has bee...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
In just seven weeks, A-Level student Tom researched, designed and built a lightweight, low-cost, and accurate device to support communication. His project, inspired by his cousin, a young man with cerebral palsy, has now received a Gold CREST Award!
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/a-level...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/a-level...
"I have always thought that chemistry is a really interesting part of science. It's a bit like magic.”
- Solomon, a primary three pupil
We love this article from Glasgow Times, which asks young people about their favourite science subjects and activities:
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2560884...
- Solomon, a primary three pupil
We love this article from Glasgow Times, which asks young people about their favourite science subjects and activities:
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2560884...
'Science helps my brain get stronger': Glasgow pupils' delight at school's award win
Delighted pupils are celebrating after their school won a national prize for its approach to science, technology, engineering and maths.
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 9:36 AM
"I have always thought that chemistry is a really interesting part of science. It's a bit like magic.”
- Solomon, a primary three pupil
We love this article from Glasgow Times, which asks young people about their favourite science subjects and activities:
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2560884...
- Solomon, a primary three pupil
We love this article from Glasgow Times, which asks young people about their favourite science subjects and activities:
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2560884...
In just seven weeks, A-Level student Tom researched, designed and built a lightweight, low-cost, and accurate device to support communication. His project, inspired by his cousin, a young man with cerebral palsy, has now received a Gold CREST Award!
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/a-level...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/a-level...
A-Level student builds highly-accurate budget Sign-Language-to-speech wrist technology
A lightweight arm device designed by a 17-year-old scientist to support communication for deaf and mute people could cost just a fraction of the price of existing tech. Tom Partridge’s project has bee...
www.britishscienceassociation.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
In just seven weeks, A-Level student Tom researched, designed and built a lightweight, low-cost, and accurate device to support communication. His project, inspired by his cousin, a young man with cerebral palsy, has now received a Gold CREST Award!
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/a-level...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/a-level...
ScienceWrite is a mentoring scheme for aspiring and early-career minoritised and marginalised UK-based STEM writers, supported by @royalsociety.org and co-founded by @hanaayoob.co.uk @romatheengineer.bsky.social.
There's just a week to go until this year's deadline >>
There's just a week to go until this year's deadline >>
ScienceWrite 2026 is open for applications! 🧪
Our programme for minoritised/marginalised science writers based in the UK is running again!
Have an idea for a book, article or other writing project for a lay audience? This is for you!
Apply & find out more at sciencewrite.co.uk
Our programme for minoritised/marginalised science writers based in the UK is running again!
Have an idea for a book, article or other writing project for a lay audience? This is for you!
Apply & find out more at sciencewrite.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM
ScienceWrite is a mentoring scheme for aspiring and early-career minoritised and marginalised UK-based STEM writers, supported by @royalsociety.org and co-founded by @hanaayoob.co.uk @romatheengineer.bsky.social.
There's just a week to go until this year's deadline >>
There's just a week to go until this year's deadline >>
Well deserved! Huge congratulations to one of our brilliant trustees @sciwithrach.bsky.social! >>
Congratulations to @sciwithrach.bsky.social winner of @womeninneurouk.bsky.social's Communicator of the Year Award, sponsored by @thetransmitter.bsky.sociall. This award celebrates Honeyghan-Williams’ unwavering commitment to translating neuroscience to diverse audiences.
November 10, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Well deserved! Huge congratulations to one of our brilliant trustees @sciwithrach.bsky.social! >>
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Happy #NationalEngineeringDay! 🚀
Today, we’ve launched the AI–Z of Engineering: a digital map with over 200 current and future roles showing how engineers shape our world today and tomorrow, built with input from over 100 engineers and powered by AI: raeng.org.uk/news/nationa...
Today, we’ve launched the AI–Z of Engineering: a digital map with over 200 current and future roles showing how engineers shape our world today and tomorrow, built with input from over 100 engineers and powered by AI: raeng.org.uk/news/nationa...
National Engineering Day celebrations kick off across the UK
raeng.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Happy #NationalEngineeringDay! 🚀
Today, we’ve launched the AI–Z of Engineering: a digital map with over 200 current and future roles showing how engineers shape our world today and tomorrow, built with input from over 100 engineers and powered by AI: raeng.org.uk/news/nationa...
Today, we’ve launched the AI–Z of Engineering: a digital map with over 200 current and future roles showing how engineers shape our world today and tomorrow, built with input from over 100 engineers and powered by AI: raeng.org.uk/news/nationa...
The British Science Association has given a cautious welcome to the Curriculum and Assessment Review final report, and the Department for Education’s response.
Visit our news pages for more, incl. comment from our Chief Executive Hannah Russell:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/a-cauti...
Visit our news pages for more, incl. comment from our Chief Executive Hannah Russell:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/a-cauti...
A cautious welcome for key recommendations in Curriculum and Assessment Review
The British Science Association has given a cautious welcome to today’s final report on the Curriculum and Assessment Review, and the Department for Education’s (DfE) response.
www.britishscienceassociation.org
November 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The British Science Association has given a cautious welcome to the Curriculum and Assessment Review final report, and the Department for Education’s response.
Visit our news pages for more, incl. comment from our Chief Executive Hannah Russell:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/a-cauti...
Visit our news pages for more, incl. comment from our Chief Executive Hannah Russell:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/a-cauti...