British Science Association
@britsciassoc.bsky.social
Creating a future where science is more relevant, representative, and connected to society.
We work with partners to bring people and science together.
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We work with partners to bring people and science together.
www.britishscienceassociation.org
www.britishsciencefestival.org
www.crestawards.org
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
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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...
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30 October 1846: a newspaper reported that a fund had been set up by the geologists at that year's @britsciassoc.bsky.social meeting in Southampton to raise money for ailing fossil dealer #MaryAnning, 'an old woman' (she was 47), following a fire at her home in Lyme Regis.
October 30, 2025 at 7:31 AM
30 October 1846: a newspaper reported that a fund had been set up by the geologists at that year's @britsciassoc.bsky.social meeting in Southampton to raise money for ailing fossil dealer #MaryAnning, 'an old woman' (she was 47), following a fire at her home in Lyme Regis.
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This #WorldPhageWeek, we are looking back to the #BritishScienceFestival and some of the brilliant phage drawings, comments, and poems created by visitors to our stand. A collab between @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @salforduni.bsky.social. Festival run by @britsciassoc.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
This #WorldPhageWeek, we are looking back to the #BritishScienceFestival and some of the brilliant phage drawings, comments, and poems created by visitors to our stand. A collab between @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @salforduni.bsky.social. Festival run by @britsciassoc.bsky.social
🔊 We're looking for an Operations Officer and Committee Secretary to increase our internal HR function, support our Operations and Core Services team, and service the committees which advise and oversee the BSA
Closing date - Wednesday 5 November
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Closing date - Wednesday 5 November
www.britishscienceassociation.org/operations-o...
Operations Officer and Committee Secretary
We're looking for an Operations Officer and Committee Secretary to increase our internal human resources capacity, provide support for our Operations and Core services function, including supporting t...
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October 22, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🔊 We're looking for an Operations Officer and Committee Secretary to increase our internal HR function, support our Operations and Core Services team, and service the committees which advise and oversee the BSA
Closing date - Wednesday 5 November
www.britishscienceassociation.org/operations-o...
Closing date - Wednesday 5 November
www.britishscienceassociation.org/operations-o...
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On Sunday 14 September, at the British Science Festival attendees at the Museum of Liverpool were treated to a glimpse of the present and future of Chemistry with the @liverpooluni.bsky.social’s Robo-Chemist.
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October 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
On Sunday 14 September, at the British Science Festival attendees at the Museum of Liverpool were treated to a glimpse of the present and future of Chemistry with the @liverpooluni.bsky.social’s Robo-Chemist.
@britsciassoc.bsky.social
www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/new...
@britsciassoc.bsky.social
www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/new...
At #BSF25 in Liverpool, we were delighted to welcome ABC The Science Show presenter Robyn Williams for the FIFTIETH time.
For Part I of his show, he spoke to @flintdibble.bsky.social, Scouse Scientist Holly Ellis, @ljmuofficial.bsky.social's Keith George & others:
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
For Part I of his show, he spoke to @flintdibble.bsky.social, Scouse Scientist Holly Ellis, @ljmuofficial.bsky.social's Keith George & others:
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Reports from The British Science Festival in Liverpool England - ABC listen
The BA, as it was known, established in 1831, was set up to advance science in the interest of the people, old and young, professional and lay. So, how well is it doing now amid international turmoil.
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October 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM
At #BSF25 in Liverpool, we were delighted to welcome ABC The Science Show presenter Robyn Williams for the FIFTIETH time.
For Part I of his show, he spoke to @flintdibble.bsky.social, Scouse Scientist Holly Ellis, @ljmuofficial.bsky.social's Keith George & others:
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
For Part I of his show, he spoke to @flintdibble.bsky.social, Scouse Scientist Holly Ellis, @ljmuofficial.bsky.social's Keith George & others:
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
A new report surveying 1,200+ teachers on the current state of primary school science education in the UK shows encouraging improvements, alongside a number of concerning signs for confidence in science teaching and leadership >>
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/confide...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/confide...
Confidence and support to teach science has fallen, primary education report suggests
New research on the current state of primary school science education in the UK shows encouraging improvements, alongside a number of concerning signs for confidence in science teaching and leadership...
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October 8, 2025 at 8:44 AM
A new report surveying 1,200+ teachers on the current state of primary school science education in the UK shows encouraging improvements, alongside a number of concerning signs for confidence in science teaching and leadership >>
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/confide...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/confide...
“I learned to take the sewing machine apart, so I suppose it started there...”
At the British Science Festival in Liverpool, our 2025-26 BSA President, Baroness Brown, spoke on the origins of her love for science, her career, and the future:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/julia-k...
At the British Science Festival in Liverpool, our 2025-26 BSA President, Baroness Brown, spoke on the origins of her love for science, her career, and the future:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/julia-k...
Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge's presidential address
President of the British Science Association for 2025/26 Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge gave her presidential address at the British Science Festival in a fireside chat with Turi King. They d...
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October 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
“I learned to take the sewing machine apart, so I suppose it started there...”
At the British Science Festival in Liverpool, our 2025-26 BSA President, Baroness Brown, spoke on the origins of her love for science, her career, and the future:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/julia-k...
At the British Science Festival in Liverpool, our 2025-26 BSA President, Baroness Brown, spoke on the origins of her love for science, her career, and the future:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/julia-k...
What can employers do to create a more inclusive environment?
In a new guest blog, Dr Frankie Doddato, physicist at Lancaster University, writes on the vital role of the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks, and its STEMM Action Group:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/disable...
In a new guest blog, Dr Frankie Doddato, physicist at Lancaster University, writes on the vital role of the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks, and its STEMM Action Group:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/disable...
October 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
What can employers do to create a more inclusive environment?
In a new guest blog, Dr Frankie Doddato, physicist at Lancaster University, writes on the vital role of the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks, and its STEMM Action Group:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/disable...
In a new guest blog, Dr Frankie Doddato, physicist at Lancaster University, writes on the vital role of the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks, and its STEMM Action Group:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/disable...
In a new blog, the BSA's Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Martha Kirby, reflects on the British Science Festival #BSF25 in Liverpool, and on the importance of hands-on science education - for all ages - that engages and inspires:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/reflect...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/reflect...
Reflections on the British Science Festival in Liverpool
The BSA's Head of Policy and Public affairs Martha Kirby reflects on the British Science Festival 2025, and on the importance of hands-on science education - for all ages - that engages and inspires.
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October 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
In a new blog, the BSA's Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Martha Kirby, reflects on the British Science Festival #BSF25 in Liverpool, and on the importance of hands-on science education - for all ages - that engages and inspires:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/reflect...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/reflect...
“There is still an awful lot left and that’s what we’ve got to fight to save.”
Thank you Dr Jane Goodall – primatologist, conservationist, an expert and a revolutionary, who lived a long and incredible life working tirelessly for our planet.
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Thank you Dr Jane Goodall – primatologist, conservationist, an expert and a revolutionary, who lived a long and incredible life working tirelessly for our planet.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, dies aged 91
Jane Goodall Institute says ‘tireless advocate’ for natural world died in California during US speaking tour
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October 2, 2025 at 8:25 AM
“There is still an awful lot left and that’s what we’ve got to fight to save.”
Thank you Dr Jane Goodall – primatologist, conservationist, an expert and a revolutionary, who lived a long and incredible life working tirelessly for our planet.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Thank you Dr Jane Goodall – primatologist, conservationist, an expert and a revolutionary, who lived a long and incredible life working tirelessly for our planet.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
These images by Tommy Wong of dance company Movema at Liverpool Cathedral during the British Science Festival are too beautiful to just keep to Instagram. But join us on there for more!
In the background, artwork by Maria Loizidou 🕊️
Taking Flight was programmed with Liverpool Biennial 🪶
#BSF25
In the background, artwork by Maria Loizidou 🕊️
Taking Flight was programmed with Liverpool Biennial 🪶
#BSF25
September 29, 2025 at 9:20 AM
These images by Tommy Wong of dance company Movema at Liverpool Cathedral during the British Science Festival are too beautiful to just keep to Instagram. But join us on there for more!
In the background, artwork by Maria Loizidou 🕊️
Taking Flight was programmed with Liverpool Biennial 🪶
#BSF25
In the background, artwork by Maria Loizidou 🕊️
Taking Flight was programmed with Liverpool Biennial 🪶
#BSF25
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When @ljmuofficial.bsky.social's official photographer snaps you in action at the @britsciassoc.bsky.social British Science Festival! It was great to see Europe's longest standing science festival hosted in Liverpool & be given a platform to bring #ornithology to the public. @ljmuimpact.bsky.social🌍
September 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
When @ljmuofficial.bsky.social's official photographer snaps you in action at the @britsciassoc.bsky.social British Science Festival! It was great to see Europe's longest standing science festival hosted in Liverpool & be given a platform to bring #ornithology to the public. @ljmuimpact.bsky.social🌍
Our grants programme, The Ideas Fund, has £80,000 available to improve and strengthen support for individuals and organisations who are delivering community-led research.
We want to co-design how this funding is used with people involved in the work >>
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We want to co-design how this funding is used with people involved in the work >>
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New opportunity: Community-Led Research Collaboration
The Ideas Fund is a grants programme run by the British Science Association and funded by Wellcome.
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September 23, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Our grants programme, The Ideas Fund, has £80,000 available to improve and strengthen support for individuals and organisations who are delivering community-led research.
We want to co-design how this funding is used with people involved in the work >>
theideasfund.org/news/new-opp...
We want to co-design how this funding is used with people involved in the work >>
theideasfund.org/news/new-opp...
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This week marked the conclusion of the @britsciassoc.bsky.social Community Led Research Pilot, led by Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans & @dralicempofucoles.bsky.social.
We celebrated the achievements of six community groups who shared learnings through case studies, videos and final report.
🔗 rdg.ac/47QUUQo
We celebrated the achievements of six community groups who shared learnings through case studies, videos and final report.
🔗 rdg.ac/47QUUQo
September 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
This week marked the conclusion of the @britsciassoc.bsky.social Community Led Research Pilot, led by Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans & @dralicempofucoles.bsky.social.
We celebrated the achievements of six community groups who shared learnings through case studies, videos and final report.
🔗 rdg.ac/47QUUQo
We celebrated the achievements of six community groups who shared learnings through case studies, videos and final report.
🔗 rdg.ac/47QUUQo
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Had such a fantastic time at the British Science Festival on Saturday. It was a joy to connect with so many brilliant researchers. Thank you to @britsciassoc.bsky.social for making me this year’s Award Lecturer for Science & the Arts - it’s been incredible! #BSF25 #histmed #disabilityhistory
September 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Had such a fantastic time at the British Science Festival on Saturday. It was a joy to connect with so many brilliant researchers. Thank you to @britsciassoc.bsky.social for making me this year’s Award Lecturer for Science & the Arts - it’s been incredible! #BSF25 #histmed #disabilityhistory
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Our year-long project on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (#EDI) strategies in the UK’s science and tech sectors has drawn to a close with a new report exploring data collection, analysis and insight.
Read our findings and recommendations >>
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/report-...
Read our findings and recommendations >>
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/report-...
Report highlights disconnect between data collection and action on EDI in UK science and tech sector
A year-long project on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategies in the UK’s science sector – led by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM – has drawn to a clos...
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September 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Our year-long project on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (#EDI) strategies in the UK’s science and tech sectors has drawn to a close with a new report exploring data collection, analysis and insight.
Read our findings and recommendations >>
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/report-...
Read our findings and recommendations >>
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/report-...
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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the Festival such a success!! 💙 #BritishScienceFestival #BSF25 @britsciassoc.bsky.social
Read more and see our highlights here >>> brnw.ch/21wVNyw
Read more and see our highlights here >>> brnw.ch/21wVNyw
Science comes alive at the 2025 British Science Festival - University of Liverpool News
Science comes alive at the 2025 British Science Festival
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September 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the Festival such a success!! 💙 #BritishScienceFestival #BSF25 @britsciassoc.bsky.social
Read more and see our highlights here >>> brnw.ch/21wVNyw
Read more and see our highlights here >>> brnw.ch/21wVNyw
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Thousands joined us in Liverpool for the British Science Festival 2025.
We were proud to co-host the festival with @britsciassoc.bsky.social and the University of Liverpool delivering 100+ free events.
Read more ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...
We were proud to co-host the festival with @britsciassoc.bsky.social and the University of Liverpool delivering 100+ free events.
Read more ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...
September 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Thousands joined us in Liverpool for the British Science Festival 2025.
We were proud to co-host the festival with @britsciassoc.bsky.social and the University of Liverpool delivering 100+ free events.
Read more ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...
We were proud to co-host the festival with @britsciassoc.bsky.social and the University of Liverpool delivering 100+ free events.
Read more ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...
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Thank you @britsciassoc.bsky.social for inviting me to #BSF25! I loved inspiring the audience about rocks and the magical stories they can tell us 🩵🙏🏾
September 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Thank you @britsciassoc.bsky.social for inviting me to #BSF25! I loved inspiring the audience about rocks and the magical stories they can tell us 🩵🙏🏾
The British Science Festival, a partnership with @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social is over for another year! Goodbye Liverpool 🥲👋🏻 #BSF25
Here's one final blog, with some day five highlights from Museum of Liverpool:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/robo-ch...
Here's one final blog, with some day five highlights from Museum of Liverpool:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/robo-ch...
Robo-chemists, eye-trackers and a VR fishing boat: the last day of the British Science Festival 2025
The final day of the British Science was a takeover of the Museum of Liverpool. There were family-friendly stalls and talks around the museum. Visitors could see a robotic arm for use in labs, and lea...
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September 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The British Science Festival, a partnership with @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social is over for another year! Goodbye Liverpool 🥲👋🏻 #BSF25
Here's one final blog, with some day five highlights from Museum of Liverpool:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/robo-ch...
Here's one final blog, with some day five highlights from Museum of Liverpool:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/robo-ch...
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Explored the British Science Festival 2025 of @britsciassoc.bsky.social with @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social, loads of inspiring talks, engaging workshops and installations. What a wonderful #BSF25! @livuniresearch.bsky.social @livunihss.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Explored the British Science Festival 2025 of @britsciassoc.bsky.social with @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social, loads of inspiring talks, engaging workshops and installations. What a wonderful #BSF25! @livuniresearch.bsky.social @livunihss.bsky.social