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 …

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 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…

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…

The British Science Association is delighted to be partnering with Guinness World Records this year to celebrate the publication of their brand new book, Science & Stuff. Introduced by BSA Honorary Fellow, presenter, author and comedian Robin Ince, Science &…

Following last year's hugely popular race, Run the Solar System, we’re delighted to announce a BRAND NEW race for 2018: Run to the Deep.  Produced in partnership with  Six to Start, the team behind Zombies, Run! (the world’s most popular smartphone fitness game), Run to the Deep is an…

Apply for a British Science Week grant Applications for British Science Week 2018 grants are now open. There are different types of funding available for people to apply for, depending on the organisation they're a part of and the audience…

The theme for this year’s British Science Week is “exploration and discovery” and our activity packs and poster guidelines will be available in the second week of January. While you're waiting, you can apply for our grants, start planning your…

While you're waiting for British Science Week 2018 to kick in, why not sign up for our immersive Run the Solar System running app? The virtual race – an immersive tour of the solar system featuring each planet as a…

If participating in British Science Week has left you and your students hungry for more science activities, then this may be of interest... Bayer, which is a supporter of the BSA’s education work, has opened a new schools laboratory, Baylab.…

The annual poster competition is one of the most popular aspects of British Science Week, with over 12,000 students participating in 2016. This year, the theme of the poster competition is 'change'. There are five age categories, and your students…

Those with keen eyes may have noticed British Science Week (BSW) popping up on their post this week. That's because the Royal Mail have created a special postmark for BSW, which is being stamped on parcels and envelopes that are…

It's Demo Day 2017 tomorrow and we've had over 700 pledges - with more still coming in. To get us in the mood, Scientist and Inventor in Residence, Carole Kenrick, gives her wonderful insight and advice on what makes a great…

We are delighted to announce the winners of our Demo Day pledge competition... The following schools will be receiving a dry ice education kit from our partners, Chillistick. Congratulations, and we hope you have lots of fun on Demo Day!…

British Science Week is predominantly a grassroots celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths with thousands of events and activities organized in schools, in communities and by a whole host of cultural organizations, businesses and other venues. There are already…

There is just one week to go until annual British Science Week (BSW) celebrations begin. 2017 is forecast to be the biggest and best yet – with hundreds of ways to get involved. Big features of BSW this year include:…

Calling all teachers and technicians!   You could be in with the chance to win one of five dry ice classroom packs (worth £75!) from our partners, Chillistick, if you pledge to run a demonstration on Demo Day (Thursday 16 March), before…

The British Science Association is pleased to announce a ‘Marvellous’ new partnership for British Science Week 2017… We are really excited to be working with Puffin to celebrate the publication of a new companion book for  Roald Dahl’s George’s Marvellous…

This year, British Science Week looks set to be bigger and better than ever – and we are delighted to have an impressive range sponsors and partners involved. 3M are a major sponsor of the Week – they are supporting…

There will be fun for all the family at the British Science Week mini-space festival from 08.00 - 12.30 on Saturday 11 March at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. Whether or not you have a friend or family member running our…