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Response to coronavirus
The British Science Association are closely monitoring the ongoing coronavirus situation, and we are aware that with British Science Week starting on Friday 6 March, there will be lots of events taking place across the country – both big and…
Smashing Stereotypes: 3M and British Science Association celebrate everyday scientists this British Science Week
The British Science Association (BSA) today announced that it is partnering with science-based technology company 3M on a new campaign to tackle stereotypes in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), during British Science Week this year (6 – 15 March…
Konnie Huq announced as British Science Week Ambassdor!
The British Science Association is pleased to announce Konnie Huq as an Ambassador for this year’s British Science Week. Konnie will be supporting various activities during the Week including the Smashing Stereotypes campaign and the Finals of the Youth Industrial…
British Science Week 2020 grant winners announced
More than 660 schools and community groups have received funding to further boost their British Science Week projects and events this year, thanks to funds distributed by the British Science Association and provided by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Over 500 Kick Start Grants have been allocated to…
Our 2020 British Science Week activity packs are live!
Great news, everyone - our 2020 activity packs are now live and available to download! This year’s theme is centred on ‘Our diverse planet’, with different ways to celebrate our amazing ecological, cultural and societal diversity. There are also activities…
Our British Science Week teaser activity packs are here!
We are delighted to launch our brand-new activity pack previews, featuring inspiration and ideas to help you kick start your #BSW20 planning.
It’s November, which means one thing: it’s time to start thinking about your British Science Week 2020! To help you get started, we’re delighted to launch our brand-new teaser activity packs. [caption id="attachment_42199" align="aligncenter" width="500"] The preview packs feature easy,…
2020 grants are now open!
Applications for British Science Week 2020 grants are now open. There are different types of funding available for you to apply for, depending on the organisation you’re a part of and the audience you work with. British Science Week, which takes place between 6 - 15 March…
Poster competition winners 2019 announced!
We are delighted to announce the winners and runners up of this year's poster competition! The theme for 2019 was journeys, and we received over 6,000 entries! We have one winner and two runner ups for each of the 4…
It’s official! We’re obsessed: discussing the weather is most ‘British’ trait
The rumours are true: Brits really do love talking about the weather.
A poll of 2,000 people found discussing the weather is the most stereotypical ‘British’ trait, ahead of drinking tea and queuing. This British Science Week (8-17 March), the British Science Association and Operation Weather Rescue are asking Brits to use…
Reading Rocks’ STEMsational books for British Science Week
Today is World Book Day, which coincidentally falls on the eve of our own British Science Week! To mark the occasion, we’re delighted to host a guest piece from Heather Wright from Reading Rocks, who has put together some excellent reading picks for British Science Week.
Today is World Book Day, which coincidentally falls on the eve of our own British Science Week! To mark the occasion, we’re delighted to host a guest piece from Heather Wright from Reading Rocks, who has put together some excellent reading…
Become a citizen scientist for British Science Week!
Announcing...our 2019 citizen science partner
We are delighted to announce that the citizen science project for British Science Week 2019 will be: Operation Weather Rescue. Operation Weather Rescue is run by a team of meteorologists and climate scientists who want to build a legacy of environmental information that…
Run with the Ancestors for British Science Week
Joining the series of previous virtual races, we have launched our 2019 Run with the Ancestors race. Produced by Six to Start, the team behind Zombies, Run! (the world’s most popular smartphone fitness game), and supported by Eurotunnel, Run with the Ancestors is an immersive…
Run with the Ancestors
Based in London? Celebrate British Science Week with a special race at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, on Saturday March 16, 2019! Following on the successes of our past Run the Solar System and Run to the Deep races, we’re delighted to…
Spend a day in the life of the Guinness World Records team!
As part of their partnership with the British Science Association on this year's British Science Week, Guinness World Records is offering a very special poster competition prize for the Junior category... Junior students have the opportunity to win the chance…
Our 2019 activity packs are now live!
Download your 2019 activity packs now!
We're delighted to announce the 2019 activity packs are now live! Themed around ‘journeys', our activity packs provide easy-to-do, hands-on activities that parents and teachers can easily run with their students and children. From creating tunnels, time capsules and perfume to…
Celebrating 25 years of the Channel Tunnel
We are delighted to announce a new partner for British Science Week 2019: Eurotunnel le shuttle. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Tunnel, the British Science Association has partnered with Eurotunnel with the aim of sharing…
Grant applications are open - apply now
Applications for British Science Week 2019 grants are now open. There are different types of funding available for you to apply for, depending on the organisation you're part of and the audience you work with. British Science Week takes place from 8 – 17 March 2019. Apply here: www.britishscienceweek.org/apply-for-a-grant Community Grants …
Poster competition winners 2018
Thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s British Science Week poster competition! We had so many incredible entries this year and it was very difficult choosing a winner. We were so impressed with the quality and creativity…
British Science Week checklist ✅
British Science Week has officially landed and we couldn't be more excited. Want to get involved, but not sure where to start? Then read on.... Organise an event Running an event of your own may seem daunting, but it doesn't…
Download our British Science Week activity packs!
The theme for this year’s activity packs is 'exploration and discovery' and they are available to download now! The activity packs aim to encourage young people to think about everyday discoveries and how they affect their lives by exploring science in…