BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK

UPCOMING SKILLS EVENT 'Making STEM Engagement Accessible' by Hannah Ford Tomlinson from The Lightyear Foundation 10 am - 1 pm Thursday 19th November (online, Zoom) Book at: big.uk.com/event-6759327

UPCOMING SKILLS DAY Developing your Leadership for Outreach and Public Engagement Location: Online via Zoom Date: Thursday 8th October 10:00am - 1:00pm (GMT) Cost: £85/90 for non-Members (includes BIG Membership) £50/55 for BIG Members (login before registering) Book: big.uk.com/event-6759326

Felicity Perry, Helen Featherstone, Lorraine Coghill and David Kent in 'A Career in STEM Communication' panel at #BIGEvent26.

Having fun with clay in our 'Learning with the Outdoors' session by Naomi Foster, Sotiria Boutsi & Sarah Gambell. #BIGEvent26

Sam gets the day started on our final day of the #BIGEvent26.

Is it even the Best Demo Competition without some sort of costume? #BIGEvent26

Howie Firth delivering our keynote session on day 2 of the #BIGEvent26.

LAST CHANCE TO VOTE! Voting for the 2026/2027 BIG Executive Committee closes at midday today! Who will be our next Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and General Officers? Vote at forms.gle/8M3uqYLAJmWB....

Attendees in the lecture theatre at the National STEM Learning Centre as day 2 gets underway. Later today, the AGM and Best Demo Competition! #BIGEvent26

Our General Officers Elizabeth and Sophia getting into the STEM-y spirit of things on day 1 of #BIGEvent26.

TODAY'S THE DAY! We can't wait to welcome you all to the National STEM Learning Centre later today for the start of this year's BIG Event! #BIGEvent26

CHECK OUT THE NEW BEST DEMO TROPHY! Many thanks to last year's hosts, The Royal Institution of Great Britain for making this fantastic trophy for the winner of this year's Best Demo Competition. If you're coming to the BIG Event and would like to enter, email event@big.uk.com. #BIGEvent26

VOTE FOR OUR NEXT COMMITTEE Read about the candidates who have stepped forward to be our new Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and General Officers and cast your votes to elect our new committee before midday 16 July. forms.gle/4zauagKk6fyu...

There's just 3 weeks to go, and we have a question. Are you coming to the BIG Event? Join us in person or online for an incredible lineup of sessions, workshops and hands on interactives. 📆 15th - 17th July 📍 National STEM Learning Centre, York 🎟️ Tickets at www.big.uk.com/BIGEvent2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED! We've extended the deadline to nominate yourself for the BIG Committee 28 June. If now isn't the time for you, but you can think of someone else who would make a great contribution to BIG, encourage them to put themself forward. www.big.uk.com/volunteer/

BEETLESTONE AWARD WINNER(S!) We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2026 Beetlestone Award are Elin Roberts and David Price. The winners will receive their awards at the BIG Event in York in July. For information on the Beetlestone Award, visit big.uk.com/Beetlestone

LAST CHANCE TO JOIN THE BIG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Applications close at midnight on Sunday 21st June. Find out what each role involves at www.big.uk.com/volunteer. Apply at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

JOIN THE BIG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE To find out what roles there are, and the benefits of being on the committee, visit www.big.uk.com/volunteer. To put yourself forward for a role, complete the form below by midnight, end of Sunday 21st June. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

JOSH AWARD 2026 WINNER We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 winner of the Josh Award is Alyssa Siriyan, and her project entitled 'What Remains'. To learn about Alyssa's project, and about what the Josh Award is, head to big.uk.com/Josh.

1 WEEK UNTIL BEETLESTONE NOMINATIONS CLOSE The Beetlestone Award recognises someone making a significant impact in science communication. Nominations close midnight 24th April. Applications close midnight 1st May. big.uk.com/Beetlestone Please review the new application guidance before applying.

Hey, just @samsighs.bsky.social checking in! The BIG Event 2026 is still open for bookings and we'd love to see you there! Time to grab a ticket? www.big.uk.com/BIGEvent2026

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY FOR THE 2026 JOSH AWARD Applications close at 23:59 on Friday 10th April. If you're an early career science communicator, find out what the award is, what is seeks to recognise and how it could help your career at www.big.uk.com/josh

Last stretch for Early Bird Tickets for the BIG Event! Aren't you glad you zoomed in on that image multiple times?! Secure your tickets now before we move to full price in April, its the cheapest time to get your ticket! big.uk.com/BIGEvent2026

BEETLESTONE AWARD NOW OPEN! This award seeks to recognise someone who has already made or is clearly creating a significant impact in communicating science. Nominations deadline - midnight, Friday 24th April Applications deadline - midnight, Friday 1st May big.uk.com/Beetlestone/

Reminder, our bi-annual award for early career science communicators closes for applications on Friday 10th April! Find out what the Josh Award is, who is eligible, what it celebrates and how to apply at big.uk.com/josh.

Pay It Forward Fee ✨ We've introduced an option for you to add a £25 Pay-It-Forward fee to your booking this year, to help provide a 1-day place at the BIG Event for those who might not otherwise be able to attend. Are you someone who could benefit from this scheme. Email event@big.uk.com to chat!

Did you know, Early Bird registration for BIG is open right now? It's the cheapest time to grab a ticket, before the price rise on 31st March! Don't miss out, and see you in July at the National STEM Learning Centre! big.uk.com/BIGEvent2026

JOSH AWARD 2026 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! The winner of this national award in science communication and engagement will develop and deliver a new project to run at Science Festivals, Science Discovery Centres, or other outreach events. Full details at big.uk.com/josh/ Deadline 10 April 2026.

The bursary scheme for the BIG Event 2026 is open! Open to anyone who hasn't been to the BIG Event before, and who is in the first 5 years of their scicomm career! Apply by the 10th March to cover your BIG ticket and contribution to travel costs for York 2026! 👇 big.uk.com/event-6560981

BIG Event 2026 Registration is Open Now! Join us at the National STEM Learning Centre 15-17 July for top quality skills sharing, networking and our famous Best Demo competition! Early bird tickets and our bursary scheme are now open, with early bird closing 31 March! www.big.uk.com/BIGEvent2026

BIG Event Registration launches tomorrow! We're so delighted to share that the BIG Event will go on sale tomorrow, with Early Bird tickets, and the Bursary scheme, launching at 10am GMT. This is the cheapest way to attend, so mark your diaries, and book ASAP! www.big.uk.com/BIGEvent2026

FINAL CALL FOR BIG EVENT PROPOSALS Submissions close on 16 Jan at 10pm GMT. To see what has been submitted so far, see our website at www.big.uk.com/sys/website/.... Submit your proposal here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... If you have any questions, contact event@big.uk.com. #BIGEvent26

Just two weeks until the Little Event 2026, our training session for people who are new to STEM communication We're delighted to share that Sophia Constantinou will be running a session on networking and personal branding. 📆 29/31st Jan 📹 Zoom Book now 👉 www.big.uk.com/event-6410615

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Us, checking to see if you've submitted your session proposal yet. Closes on 16th January, don't dilly dally! 🔗 forms.gle/mqEAjRMz87yT...

They're open, and we need YOU (yes, you!) to submit your proposal for the BIG Event! Come join us and loads of others at the National STEM Learning Centre this July! Propose a session now forms.gle/RBW95Z8sEagK...

⭐ BIG NEWS ABOUT THE BIG EVENT 2026! ⭐ We are thrilled to announce that BIG will be heading to the fantastic National STEM Learning Centre in York for the BIG Event in 2026 between 15th & 17th July. Tickets go on sale on 29th January, and Session Proposals are open now! forms.gle/i6hNy2FE9ixX...

The deadline for Little Event Bursary Applications is soon! Our intro event for those new to scicomm includes a small number of free places, and you can apply now! This event takes place online, and a bursary includes 1 year of BIG membership! Sign up by 23:59 on 4 Dec big.uk.com/event-6410640

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

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.