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2021 has not had the best start – in fact, it’s safe to say the last twelve months have provided one of the strangest and most challenging years in living memory. But as the first signs of spring start to…
Why it’s the perfect time for British Science Week
Some might think that the last thing anyone wants to worry about right now is an ‘extra’ thing, such as British Science Week - but the Week can provide a fantastic welcome back to the classroom for both teachers and students alike, offering a chance to celebrate the return to school.
By Maria Rossini, Head of Education at the British Science Association It’s been a long and pretty dark winter for many of us, and for our students too, as we have juggled the challenges of remote learning and key worker…
Science at home & chances to win prizes for your school with Baylab
If you are looking for engaging activities for British Science Week, Bayer, based in Reading, may be able to help. Bayer’s Baylab, an educational laboratory which offers free science workshops for students aged 7-18, are continuing to support education throughout lockdown. Read on to find out…
British Science Week 2021 is all go!
British Science Week is going ahead – and we promise to make it as big a celebration as we can! It is not the build up we would hope for, but with schools closed for many students and much of the…
Celebrate Science Week Ireland - 8-15 November!
Next week sees the start of Science Week Ireland We wanted to give a shout out to our friends there who will be celebrating their 25th Science Week (8 – 15 November 2020). Their core theme is ‘Choosing our Future’, focusing on how…
Download your British Science Week 2021 taster packs now!
We are almost into November, which means one thing - it's time to start preparing for the next edition of British Science Week! If you’re stuck for ideas, we’ve got you covered with our fantastic activity taster packs below which…
Kick Start your Science Week 2021 plans now!
It's that time again - our Kick Start Grants are open for schools across the United Kingdom to help them prepare for British Science Week 2021. If you're looking for ideas and inspiration for your classroom, then read on to…
Supporting communities to trial new engagement approaches ahead of British Science Week 2021
COVID-19 placed science firmly in the public conscious. It also profoundly affected how we interact with each other. Community organisations across the country have been resourceful in responding to their user’s immediate needs. The British Science Association (BSA) recognises the…
A sneak peek at British Science Week 2021
It has been a very challenging time since British Science Week 2020, and especially so for teachers, community groups and others involved in organising events throughout the UK. Looking ahead, preparations are well underway for British Science Week 2021! Here…
Poster competition 2020 winners announced!
We are delighted to announce the winners and runners up of this year’s poster competition! The theme for 2020 was Our diverse planet, and we received over 6,000 entries! We have one winner and two runner ups for each of…
New home-based activity packs launched
The British Science Association is proud to announce it has created a new library of science-based activities for children to do in line with the national curriculum during the lockdown period. The CREST resource library, which includes packs of Star…
The best citizen science campaigns to do in lockdown!
There has been a big increase in the uptake of Zooniverse citizen science projects since the lockdown was first announced in March. The British Science Week team love these projects, and include them regularly as part of our annual 10-day…
Highlights from British Science Week 2020!
From spotting spider monkeys to celebrating Our Diverse Planet, the 2020 edition of British Science Week was an incredible experience for all. Amidst the backdrop of a developing COVID-19 pandemic, schools, community groups and other outreach centres held hundreds of…
British Science Week Q&A with a Guinness World Record holder
In 2019, explorer Victor Vescovo was recognised by Guinness World Records as the First person to reach Earth's highest and lowest points. Vescovo has experienced Earth's most extremes - and has now been inducted into the GWR Hall of Fame…
Sustainability from the sofa
The British Science Association has today released survey results to coincide with the start of British Science Week (6-15 March 2020), which show that while documentaries like Blue Planet are putting environmental issues front of mind, many of us are still confused about how we can make a positive impact, with almost 2 in 5 of the survey respondents unsure where to start when it comes to living more sustainably.
The British Science Association has today released survey results to coincide with the start of British Science Week (6-15 March 2020), which show that while documentaries like Blue Planet are putting environmental issues front of mind, many of us are…
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…