British

Science

Week

2024

8-17 March

British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths that will place between 8 - 17 March 2024!

Getting started

Getting involved in British Science Week is really easy, and you can take part in lots of different ways.

Activity packs

Activity packs

Download your free 2023 activity packs now, all focused on our special 'Connections' theme!

Plan your activities

Plan your activities

Check out our brilliant British Science Week resources, available all year round!

What's on?

What's on?

Browse the events and activities happening during British Science Week!

Smashing Stereotypes

Smashing Stereotypes

Celebrating the diverse people and careers in science & engineering!

Our partners

Our partners

A huge thank you to our supporters and partners.

FAQs

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about British Science Week.

How to guides

How to guides

Step-by-step tips and guidance on how to organise your events.

Apply for a grant

Apply for a grant

Applications for British Science Week grants 2023 are now closed.

Monthly newsletter

News & information

The theme for 2024 is...'Time'!
The theme for 2024 is...'Time'!

The theme for 2024 is...'Time'!

We are excited to announce our theme for the 2024 British Science Week activity packs and poster competition – ‘Time’! Next year is the 30th anniversary of British Science Week, so this theme celebrates the passing of time since the Week began, and looking to the future! We’re really looking…

Guest blog | Norman Lockyer Observatory runs stellar British Science Week celebration for local families
Guest blog | Norman Lockyer Observatory runs stellar British Science Week celebration for local families

Guest blog | Norman Lockyer Observatory runs stellar British Science Week celebration for local families

The Norman Lockyer Observatory (NLO) in Sidmouth, Devon, is a historical observatory and home to an active amateur astronomical society. It is a centre for amateur astronomy, meteorology, radio astronomy and the promotion of science education. It is regularly open to the public, staffed entirely by volunteers. To mark International…

Use British Science Week activities for CREST!
Use British Science Week activities for CREST!

Use British Science Week activities for CREST!

Did you know that you can use or adapt activities from the British Science Week 2023 activity packs to submit for CREST Awards? Selected activities in the Early Years and Primary packs, indicated by a special CREST logo, can be run as part the eight activities needed for a primary…