British Science Association

Our recent evidence-gathering session in Westminster saw experts from across STEM share their insights and experience on the use of AI in STEM recruitment and early careers. A new blog on the @britsciassoc.bsky.social website gives an overview: www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/better-...

A huge thank you to the @britsciassoc.bsky.social for selecting me to deliver their 'Science and the Arts' Award Lecture at the British Science Festival 2026 last month. (📸 Nosa Malcolm for the British Science Association)

AI is intensifying existing gendered harms impacting the participation, voice, and inclusion of women in digital and civic spaces, our report - based on evidence from experts in tech, online safety, and violence against women - concludes: www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/ai-is-i...

Class 6 spent the afternoon noticing and defining what an irreversible change is. We used bicarbonate of soda and vinegar to watch a chemical reaction occurring and a new substance forming 🧪 #scienceSTC #loveSTC @britsciassoc.bsky.social

📢 Due to the extremely high interest in this position and the volume of applications received, we will be closing the application window at 5pm on Thursday 8th October.

Are you clever, confident and creative with copy, camera and Canva? We're looking for a Digital Communications Officer to work on our programmes and campaigns, including the British Science Festival, Smashing Stereotypes, and EDIS. Closes 15 Oct: www.britishscienceassociation.org/digital-comm...

Debate around defence and security is fragmented and failing to resonate with a UK public who do not see it as relevant to their own lives, a new @sciencewise.bsky.social report shows. Read our conclusions and recommendations for change: www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/uk-publ...

Thank you to those that participated in our British Science Festival activities last week! We hope you enjoyed charting your way around Hartley Library to discover the historical treasures and learnt something new from our Earth, Sea, Sky exhibition treasure hunt! @britsciassoc.bsky.social

Former British Science Association President, theoretical physicist, author, and broadcaster Professor Jim Al-Khalili will investigate the meaning and nature of time in the 2026 CHRISTMAS LECTURES® from the Royal Institution! Find out more >> www.rigb.org/2026-christm...

Seriously enjoyed the @britsciassoc.bsky.social award lecture by @tomhyatt.co.uk a couple of days ago! We were taken on a wonderful journey which brought James Clerk Maxwell to light, via the materialisation and dematerialisation of electromagnetic art. Can't wait to see what comes next! 👀

Day one of the British Science Festival ✅ There's still plenty happening across the festival over the next few days. You can browse all of our FREE events, talks, workshops and experiences here: britishsciencefestival.org/events/?utm_... @britsciassoc.bsky.social

Surgery simulations, a living autopsy and social robots - here's a round-up of yesterday's British Science Festival day one, from our roving reporter on @unisouthampton.bsky.social's Highfield Campus! #BSF26 🔪🤖🌊 www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/surgery...

Great talk going on now by @rebeccasear.bsky.social at the @britsciassoc.bsky.social #BSF26 on the return of eugenics - slightly depressing but really important stuff

AI theatre, skateboard maths & Southern Ocean cocktails: the #BritishScienceFestival is in Southampton TODAY to 20 Sept. Discover how the city & @unisouthampton.bsky.social are sharing the joy of discovery in the latest Re:action tinyurl.com/5f9dn22e @britsciassoc.bsky.social

We’ve arrived in Southampton! 🎉 The British Science Festival starts tomorrow, with five days of FREE events, talks, performances, workshops and experiences across the city. Not sure where to start? Our event guide is essential reading. 📖 Start planning your Festival visit!

What’s more, it’s all sold out! I can’t believe it, and can’t wait. There will be some seating available on the door, and you can also read this interview I did with @alanbarker830.bsky.social over on the @britsciassoc.bsky.social blog: www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/what-is...

Tomorrow all that work comes together at #BritishScienceFestival at @unisouthampton.bsky.social , where I’ve been selected to deliver this year’s ‘Science and the Arts’ Award Lecture.

The musical I'm co-writing got a lovely writeup on the BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Don't miss this first outing of The Cambridge First All-Ladies Fire Brigade on Saturday 19th September! Part of the British Science Festival at Mayflower Studios, Southampton 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Grab a ticket for this week’s British Science Festival! FREE events hosted by University of Southampton! #BSF26 @britsciassoc.bsky.social www.britishsciencefestival.org @unisouthampton.bsky.social

#OTD #OnThisDay in 2004, the idea for the ECT was born. @jwsilvertown.bsky.social @edinburghuni.bsky.social had the idea for the ECT at the then British Association for the Advancement of Science (now @britsciassoc.bsky.social). Read his blog: bit.ly/30GQzi8 #Charity #LongTermExperiments

Today EngineeringUK's Gender Pathways collective - which includes the British Science Association - launch #40by40. We need to increase the number of women and girls on engineering and tech pathways to at least 40% by 2040. We're calling on the UK Government to act: www.engineeringuk.com/40by40

Our phenomenal cast for @firebrigademusical.bsky.social this Autumn! Come see us in Southampton at @mayflower.org.uk Studios on Saturday 19th September, as part of the British Science Festival ⚛️🔭🦠👩‍🔬🔥 Tickets are FREE! www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/bri...

Ahead of the British Science Festival, we spoke to artist James Wylie about his career, practice, conscious realism, noise pollution, and what he hopes Festival visitors will take away with them from his John Hansard Gallery installation, 'Lateral Lines' 🐟 britishsciencefestival.org/step-into-th...

There's just two weeks to go until the 195th British Science Festival! As we count down the days until we head to Southampton, our Festival Engagement Manager Bella Spencer shares a glimpse behind the scenes, and (litter) picks 🚮 her #BSF26 highlights... britishsciencefestival.org/a-glimpse-be...

Four of our British Science Festival 2026 events - two panel discussions, musical theatre, and an outdoor skateboarding and maths workshop - will have British Sign Language interpretation! All Sat 19 Sept in Southampton 🛹 Find out more and book tickets: britishsciencefestival.org/bsl-at-the-b...

Fuse science and art, create a spark! Aerial outdoor theatre, a live 'autopsy', musicals... fantastic to see our British Science Festival creative performances and installations featured in the Southern Daily Echo, and next month's Hampshire Life magazine! 🐟👩🏻‍🚒 www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/2647313...

Comedy shows, art installations, performances, workshops, insightful talks and interactive experiences... the British Science Festival #BSF26 programme of more than 80 events is FREE and has something for everyone. Join us in Southampton | 16-20 September Book now! www.britishsciencefestival.org

Isle of Wight residents: the British Science Festival comes to Southampton from 16 to 20 September! Discover 80+ FREE events including fascinating research, debate and performances. ⛴️ 45% off Red Funnel ferry travel Find out more below. britishsciencefestival.org/isle-of-wigh...

The British Science Festival #BSF26 event guide is here! Join us in Southampton 16-20 Sept for 90 FREE events exploring AI, health, oceans, our climate and more. From singing fire-fighters to a church-going robot, there’s something for everyone! britishsciencefestival.org/event-guide/

Colleagues and Trustees of the British Science Association are deeply saddened to hear of Professor Jason Arday’s death >> www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/a-state...

We've just added SEVEN new events (panels, a catwalk, cooking demos, collective origami!) to our packed British Science Festival #BSF26 programme! Subjects include influencer culture, vaccinations, climate change, the unconscious mind, and chickpeas... britishsciencefestival.org/catwalks-cli...

We've just added SEVEN new events (panels, a catwalk, cooking demos, collective origami!) to our packed British Science Festival #BSF26 programme! Subjects include influencer culture, vaccinations, climate change, the unconscious mind, and chickpeas... britishsciencefestival.org/catwalks-cli...

Announcing our exciting new arts commissions for the British Science Festival, with @unisouthampton.bsky.social and three of Southampton's top cultural institutions! 🌊 The Ocean Remembers 🛹 The Skate Equation 🤖 Generate: Creative Responses to AI Research britishsciencefestival.org/new-commissi...

We’re proud to support the next generation of scientists at the Future Chemistry Hub, 16–17 Sept, as part of the British Science Festival at @unisouthampton.bsky.social. Great to see it featured in Lab News: cutt.ly/4yi9fTcd #SciSky #AcademicSky #ChemSky #EduSky #Edchat 🧪 @britsciassoc.bsky.social

On Sat 19th Sept #southamptoncityartgallery 12-1pm join the Microbes Unmasked workshop with Dr Sandra Wilks & @ukbiofilms.bsky.social #BSF2026 Get creative with microbial art 🎨🖌️& uncover how these tiny organisms can actually protect against disease🦠🧫❤️ Book tickets now👇 @britsciassoc.bsky.social

Delighted to chat with Hannah Russell, CEO @britsciassoc.bsky.social about the 2026 Public Attitudes to Science survey, representation in STEM, trust in science, what young people are saying, and more! 🎧 Listen now: lnkd.in/etwsYPri #FSTpodcast

Incredibly well-deserved recognition for Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah CBE, British Science Association Honorary Fellow (2021). Rosamund's honorary doctorate recognises her tireless work pushing for change following her daughter Ella's death due to illegal levels of air pollution near their home.

On 19th Sept @britsciassoc.bsky.social festival join @theeliaslab.bsky.social @clarkinbonebiol.bsky.social @owenrackham.bsky.social & other researchers🔬, artists🎨poets schools 🎓 to explore how AI & 3D imaging are uncovering hidden diseases in our bones 🦴 and detecting cancer earlier 👇#bsf2026

Congratulations to our incoming President, Professor Dame Wendy Hall @unisouthampton.bsky.social, winner of the @raeng.org.uk's Sir Frank Whittle Medal - recognising her achievements over a five decade career leading the development of web science: www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/2026-27...

👀 How well do you know Southampton? Discover the city from a new perspective at the British Science Festival this September. We’ve got lots of events planned which explore Southampton's history, communities, identity and future. Read the blog. britishsciencefestival.org/get-to-know-...

There's a little over two months to go until the British Science Festival #BSF26 arrives in Southampton, in partnership with @unisouthampton.bsky.social! Local residents might spot us in the Daily Echo this week with some of our programme highlights... www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/2624608...