BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK
@big-stem-network.bsky.social
The skills-sharing network for individuals involved in the communication of #STEM subjects #SciComm #PublicEngagement
www.big.uk.com
The Little Event - January
The BIG Event - July
Skills Days - Throughout the year
Home of the Best Demo competition
www.big.uk.com
The Little Event - January
The BIG Event - July
Skills Days - Throughout the year
Home of the Best Demo competition
We look forward to hearing from Petra Gudelj at our "LinkedIn Clinic: How to build a professional and organisational presence". There’s still time to book your place at this online event taking place 1 pm – 3 pm Wednesday 3rd December. Book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410654.
November 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
We look forward to hearing from Petra Gudelj at our "LinkedIn Clinic: How to build a professional and organisational presence". There’s still time to book your place at this online event taking place 1 pm – 3 pm Wednesday 3rd December. Book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410654.
There's still time to join our online LinkedIn Clinic on 3rd December. Book your spot now!
www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
November 25, 2025 at 9:14 AM
There's still time to join our online LinkedIn Clinic on 3rd December. Book your spot now!
www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
Introducing Sophia Constantinou, Co-Trainer at our upcoming "LinkedIn Clinic: How to build a professional and organisational presence". Sophia is also one of BIG's General Officers! If you'd like to join this skills event, head to www.big.uk.com/event-6410654.
November 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Introducing Sophia Constantinou, Co-Trainer at our upcoming "LinkedIn Clinic: How to build a professional and organisational presence". Sophia is also one of BIG's General Officers! If you'd like to join this skills event, head to www.big.uk.com/event-6410654.
BIG EVENT 2026!
The 2026 BIG Event will take place Wednesday 15th July - Friday 17th July. SAVE THE DATE!
Venue to be announced soon and tickets released in early 2026!
#BIGEvent26
The 2026 BIG Event will take place Wednesday 15th July - Friday 17th July. SAVE THE DATE!
Venue to be announced soon and tickets released in early 2026!
#BIGEvent26
November 17, 2025 at 10:11 PM
BIG EVENT 2026!
The 2026 BIG Event will take place Wednesday 15th July - Friday 17th July. SAVE THE DATE!
Venue to be announced soon and tickets released in early 2026!
#BIGEvent26
The 2026 BIG Event will take place Wednesday 15th July - Friday 17th July. SAVE THE DATE!
Venue to be announced soon and tickets released in early 2026!
#BIGEvent26
Reminder about our upcoming online skills event, "LinkedIn Clinic: How to build a professional and organisational presence" on 3rd December. Book your spot now!
www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
November 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Reminder about our upcoming online skills event, "LinkedIn Clinic: How to build a professional and organisational presence" on 3rd December. Book your spot now!
www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
LITTLE EVENT TICKETS LIVE
29th & 31st January 2026
BIG's introductory event for early career science communicators is now open for booking!
#LittleEvent26
Find out what's in store and book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410615
29th & 31st January 2026
BIG's introductory event for early career science communicators is now open for booking!
#LittleEvent26
Find out what's in store and book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410615
November 7, 2025 at 1:22 PM
LITTLE EVENT TICKETS LIVE
29th & 31st January 2026
BIG's introductory event for early career science communicators is now open for booking!
#LittleEvent26
Find out what's in store and book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410615
29th & 31st January 2026
BIG's introductory event for early career science communicators is now open for booking!
#LittleEvent26
Find out what's in store and book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410615
LinkedIn Clinic: How to build a professional and organisational presence by Petra Gudelj and Sophia Constantinou.
3 December 2025, 1 - 3pm GMT via Zoom
More info and book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
3 December 2025, 1 - 3pm GMT via Zoom
More info and book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
November 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
LinkedIn Clinic: How to build a professional and organisational presence by Petra Gudelj and Sophia Constantinou.
3 December 2025, 1 - 3pm GMT via Zoom
More info and book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
3 December 2025, 1 - 3pm GMT via Zoom
More info and book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
BIG MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
The BIG STEM Communicators Network is run by and for it's members. By joining BIG for a mere £35/year, you get access to our regular in-person and online events, as well as the accompanying resources hosted in the members area of our website.
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The BIG STEM Communicators Network is run by and for it's members. By joining BIG for a mere £35/year, you get access to our regular in-person and online events, as well as the accompanying resources hosted in the members area of our website.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM
BIG MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
The BIG STEM Communicators Network is run by and for it's members. By joining BIG for a mere £35/year, you get access to our regular in-person and online events, as well as the accompanying resources hosted in the members area of our website.
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The BIG STEM Communicators Network is run by and for it's members. By joining BIG for a mere £35/year, you get access to our regular in-person and online events, as well as the accompanying resources hosted in the members area of our website.
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SAVE THE DATE!
The Little Event 2026 will be held on the evening of Thursday 29th January and morning of Saturday 31st January.
The Little Event is BIG’s online training session for people new to STEM communication...
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The Little Event 2026 will be held on the evening of Thursday 29th January and morning of Saturday 31st January.
The Little Event is BIG’s online training session for people new to STEM communication...
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October 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
SAVE THE DATE!
The Little Event 2026 will be held on the evening of Thursday 29th January and morning of Saturday 31st January.
The Little Event is BIG’s online training session for people new to STEM communication...
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The Little Event 2026 will be held on the evening of Thursday 29th January and morning of Saturday 31st January.
The Little Event is BIG’s online training session for people new to STEM communication...
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DR MELANIE QUIN 1958 – 2025
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of one of our founders, Melanie Quin. Many thanks to Ian Simmons for kindly writing her obituary, which can be found on our website.
www.big.uk.com/sys/website/...
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of one of our founders, Melanie Quin. Many thanks to Ian Simmons for kindly writing her obituary, which can be found on our website.
www.big.uk.com/sys/website/...
September 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
DR MELANIE QUIN 1958 – 2025
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of one of our founders, Melanie Quin. Many thanks to Ian Simmons for kindly writing her obituary, which can be found on our website.
www.big.uk.com/sys/website/...
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of one of our founders, Melanie Quin. Many thanks to Ian Simmons for kindly writing her obituary, which can be found on our website.
www.big.uk.com/sys/website/...
Executive Committee Results 2025
Thank you to everyone who put themselves forward to be part of exec, this amazing group of volunteers are what makes BIG able to run every year!
Congratulations to those who have been duly elected, your freelance team are excited to work with you all!
Thank you to everyone who put themselves forward to be part of exec, this amazing group of volunteers are what makes BIG able to run every year!
Congratulations to those who have been duly elected, your freelance team are excited to work with you all!
July 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Executive Committee Results 2025
Thank you to everyone who put themselves forward to be part of exec, this amazing group of volunteers are what makes BIG able to run every year!
Congratulations to those who have been duly elected, your freelance team are excited to work with you all!
Thank you to everyone who put themselves forward to be part of exec, this amazing group of volunteers are what makes BIG able to run every year!
Congratulations to those who have been duly elected, your freelance team are excited to work with you all!
Well, it's been a bit of a whirlwind and our event manager has struggled to find time for social media
But here's a highlight for you!
The winners of this year's Best Demo Competition, in joint 1st place, are @kathrynboast.bsky.social and @petergallivan.bsky.social
But here's a highlight for you!
The winners of this year's Best Demo Competition, in joint 1st place, are @kathrynboast.bsky.social and @petergallivan.bsky.social
July 18, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Well, it's been a bit of a whirlwind and our event manager has struggled to find time for social media
But here's a highlight for you!
The winners of this year's Best Demo Competition, in joint 1st place, are @kathrynboast.bsky.social and @petergallivan.bsky.social
But here's a highlight for you!
The winners of this year's Best Demo Competition, in joint 1st place, are @kathrynboast.bsky.social and @petergallivan.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 12:10 PM
It's a hot one!
We wanted to let you know that the Royal Institution is going to be a HOT building this week, and to make sure you are ready for the London heat.
If you need any assistance, please speak to a member of the BIG Exec Committee or a member of staff at the Royal Institution.
We wanted to let you know that the Royal Institution is going to be a HOT building this week, and to make sure you are ready for the London heat.
If you need any assistance, please speak to a member of the BIG Exec Committee or a member of staff at the Royal Institution.
July 15, 2025 at 8:53 AM
It's a hot one!
We wanted to let you know that the Royal Institution is going to be a HOT building this week, and to make sure you are ready for the London heat.
If you need any assistance, please speak to a member of the BIG Exec Committee or a member of staff at the Royal Institution.
We wanted to let you know that the Royal Institution is going to be a HOT building this week, and to make sure you are ready for the London heat.
If you need any assistance, please speak to a member of the BIG Exec Committee or a member of staff at the Royal Institution.
Anyone travelling to London today?
Event Manager Sam and his Event Manager Plan are almost there, a whole 48 hours early
When do you get to the capital?
#BIGEvent25
Event Manager Sam and his Event Manager Plan are almost there, a whole 48 hours early
When do you get to the capital?
#BIGEvent25
July 14, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Anyone travelling to London today?
Event Manager Sam and his Event Manager Plan are almost there, a whole 48 hours early
When do you get to the capital?
#BIGEvent25
Event Manager Sam and his Event Manager Plan are almost there, a whole 48 hours early
When do you get to the capital?
#BIGEvent25
Are you in London this coming week and wanna hang out with cool #scicomm professionals?
You can join delegates from the BIG Event 2025 at the Goat Tavern in Mayfair on Tuesday from 7pm BST.
And then, you could come join us for a bite to eat or drinks at Seven Dials Market on Wednesday at 7pm BST.
You can join delegates from the BIG Event 2025 at the Goat Tavern in Mayfair on Tuesday from 7pm BST.
And then, you could come join us for a bite to eat or drinks at Seven Dials Market on Wednesday at 7pm BST.
July 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Are you in London this coming week and wanna hang out with cool #scicomm professionals?
You can join delegates from the BIG Event 2025 at the Goat Tavern in Mayfair on Tuesday from 7pm BST.
And then, you could come join us for a bite to eat or drinks at Seven Dials Market on Wednesday at 7pm BST.
You can join delegates from the BIG Event 2025 at the Goat Tavern in Mayfair on Tuesday from 7pm BST.
And then, you could come join us for a bite to eat or drinks at Seven Dials Market on Wednesday at 7pm BST.
There’s still time to cast your vote for the 2025/2026 Executive Committee. Read about the various roles at www.big.uk.com/volunteer/ and cast your vote at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... by 11am Thursday 17th July. The winners will be announced at the AGM later that day, as part of the BIG Event.
July 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
There’s still time to cast your vote for the 2025/2026 Executive Committee. Read about the various roles at www.big.uk.com/volunteer/ and cast your vote at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... by 11am Thursday 17th July. The winners will be announced at the AGM later that day, as part of the BIG Event.
In 3 weeks time, the BIG Event will land in London!
We'll be at the Royal Institution for 3 days with a huge range of incredible science communication sessions from our members!
You still have time to sign up to join us in person or online! Book at the link below!
www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
We'll be at the Royal Institution for 3 days with a huge range of incredible science communication sessions from our members!
You still have time to sign up to join us in person or online! Book at the link below!
www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
June 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
In 3 weeks time, the BIG Event will land in London!
We'll be at the Royal Institution for 3 days with a huge range of incredible science communication sessions from our members!
You still have time to sign up to join us in person or online! Book at the link below!
www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
We'll be at the Royal Institution for 3 days with a huge range of incredible science communication sessions from our members!
You still have time to sign up to join us in person or online! Book at the link below!
www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
🌟 Beetlestone Award 2025 🌟
The Beetlestone Award Organising Committee is delighted to announce the 2025 winner of this prestigious Award, given for leadership and legacy in Communicating Science, is Dr Katie Steckles.
The Beetlestone Award Organising Committee is delighted to announce the 2025 winner of this prestigious Award, given for leadership and legacy in Communicating Science, is Dr Katie Steckles.
June 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🌟 Beetlestone Award 2025 🌟
The Beetlestone Award Organising Committee is delighted to announce the 2025 winner of this prestigious Award, given for leadership and legacy in Communicating Science, is Dr Katie Steckles.
The Beetlestone Award Organising Committee is delighted to announce the 2025 winner of this prestigious Award, given for leadership and legacy in Communicating Science, is Dr Katie Steckles.
There's still time to book your tickets for this year's BIG Event at the RI in London, 16th - 18th July. Come for one, two or all three days, or join sessions online if you can't get there in person.
Browse the programme and book your tickets at www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
#BIGEvent25
Browse the programme and book your tickets at www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
#BIGEvent25
June 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
There's still time to book your tickets for this year's BIG Event at the RI in London, 16th - 18th July. Come for one, two or all three days, or join sessions online if you can't get there in person.
Browse the programme and book your tickets at www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
#BIGEvent25
Browse the programme and book your tickets at www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
#BIGEvent25
Did you know you can join the BIG Event from anywhere in the world?
The majority of our sessions will be run as hybrid, including the world famous Best Demo Competition!
For just £75, you get access to all of these sessions and the resources that come with them!
www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
The majority of our sessions will be run as hybrid, including the world famous Best Demo Competition!
For just £75, you get access to all of these sessions and the resources that come with them!
www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
May 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Did you know you can join the BIG Event from anywhere in the world?
The majority of our sessions will be run as hybrid, including the world famous Best Demo Competition!
For just £75, you get access to all of these sessions and the resources that come with them!
www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
The majority of our sessions will be run as hybrid, including the world famous Best Demo Competition!
For just £75, you get access to all of these sessions and the resources that come with them!
www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE BIG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
BIG is a membership organisation run by and for its members. We have a committee in place to steer the future of BIG and to keep it relevant to the needs and requirements of the members.
Wanna put yourself forward? 👇
www.big.uk.com/volunteer
BIG is a membership organisation run by and for its members. We have a committee in place to steer the future of BIG and to keep it relevant to the needs and requirements of the members.
Wanna put yourself forward? 👇
www.big.uk.com/volunteer
May 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE BIG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
BIG is a membership organisation run by and for its members. We have a committee in place to steer the future of BIG and to keep it relevant to the needs and requirements of the members.
Wanna put yourself forward? 👇
www.big.uk.com/volunteer
BIG is a membership organisation run by and for its members. We have a committee in place to steer the future of BIG and to keep it relevant to the needs and requirements of the members.
Wanna put yourself forward? 👇
www.big.uk.com/volunteer
Have you got your early bird tickets sorted?
Early Bird registration for the BIG Event at @ri-science.bsky.social closes on 5th May!
This is your chance to get your tickets at the lowest price, so don't miss out!
Register at www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
Photo by Paul Clarke
Early Bird registration for the BIG Event at @ri-science.bsky.social closes on 5th May!
This is your chance to get your tickets at the lowest price, so don't miss out!
Register at www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
Photo by Paul Clarke
April 23, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Have you got your early bird tickets sorted?
Early Bird registration for the BIG Event at @ri-science.bsky.social closes on 5th May!
This is your chance to get your tickets at the lowest price, so don't miss out!
Register at www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
Photo by Paul Clarke
Early Bird registration for the BIG Event at @ri-science.bsky.social closes on 5th May!
This is your chance to get your tickets at the lowest price, so don't miss out!
Register at www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
Photo by Paul Clarke
Bursary Applications for the BIG Event are currently open!
Your opportunity to apply for a bursary that provides you with access to all 3 days of the BIG Event, plus reasonable costs towards your travel and accommodation is open now!
Closes 1st May
Apply now www.big.uk.com/bursary
Your opportunity to apply for a bursary that provides you with access to all 3 days of the BIG Event, plus reasonable costs towards your travel and accommodation is open now!
Closes 1st May
Apply now www.big.uk.com/bursary
April 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Bursary Applications for the BIG Event are currently open!
Your opportunity to apply for a bursary that provides you with access to all 3 days of the BIG Event, plus reasonable costs towards your travel and accommodation is open now!
Closes 1st May
Apply now www.big.uk.com/bursary
Your opportunity to apply for a bursary that provides you with access to all 3 days of the BIG Event, plus reasonable costs towards your travel and accommodation is open now!
Closes 1st May
Apply now www.big.uk.com/bursary
Bursary Applications open for the BIG Event 2025
The bursary covers your registration fees and limited travel and accommodation costs.
For full details, eligibility criteria and to apply, go to www.big.uk.com/bursary.
Closes Thursday 1 May 11:59 pm.
The bursary covers your registration fees and limited travel and accommodation costs.
For full details, eligibility criteria and to apply, go to www.big.uk.com/bursary.
Closes Thursday 1 May 11:59 pm.
April 8, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Bursary Applications open for the BIG Event 2025
The bursary covers your registration fees and limited travel and accommodation costs.
For full details, eligibility criteria and to apply, go to www.big.uk.com/bursary.
Closes Thursday 1 May 11:59 pm.
The bursary covers your registration fees and limited travel and accommodation costs.
For full details, eligibility criteria and to apply, go to www.big.uk.com/bursary.
Closes Thursday 1 May 11:59 pm.