BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK
@big-stem-network.bsky.social
The skills-sharing network for individuals involved in the communication of #STEM subjects #SciComm #PublicEngagement
www.big.uk.com
The Little Event - January
The BIG Event - July
Skills Days - Throughout the year
Home of the Best Demo competition
www.big.uk.com
The Little Event - January
The BIG Event - July
Skills Days - Throughout the year
Home of the Best Demo competition
Through examples and guided activities, this workshop will help you think outside the box, experiment with new formats, and develop ideas that make your science more engaging, original, and impactful.
Last chance to book!
www.big.uk.com/thelittleevent
#LittleEvent26
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Last chance to book!
www.big.uk.com/thelittleevent
#LittleEvent26
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BIG STEM Communicators Network - The Little Event
www.big.uk.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Through examples and guided activities, this workshop will help you think outside the box, experiment with new formats, and develop ideas that make your science more engaging, original, and impactful.
Last chance to book!
www.big.uk.com/thelittleevent
#LittleEvent26
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Last chance to book!
www.big.uk.com/thelittleevent
#LittleEvent26
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✨ Khalil Thirlaway at the Little Event 2026 ✨
Khalil Thirlaway, science communicator and creative producer, will guide an interactive session exploring creative approaches to science communication.
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Khalil Thirlaway, science communicator and creative producer, will guide an interactive session exploring creative approaches to science communication.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:06 AM
✨ Khalil Thirlaway at the Little Event 2026 ✨
Khalil Thirlaway, science communicator and creative producer, will guide an interactive session exploring creative approaches to science communication.
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Khalil Thirlaway, science communicator and creative producer, will guide an interactive session exploring creative approaches to science communication.
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FINAL CALL FOR BIG EVENT PROPOSALS
Submissions close on 16 Jan at 10pm GMT. To see what has been submitted so far, see our website at www.big.uk.com/sys/website/....
Submit your proposal here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
If you have any questions, contact [email protected].
#BIGEvent26
Submissions close on 16 Jan at 10pm GMT. To see what has been submitted so far, see our website at www.big.uk.com/sys/website/....
Submit your proposal here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
If you have any questions, contact [email protected].
#BIGEvent26
January 15, 2026 at 10:47 AM
FINAL CALL FOR BIG EVENT PROPOSALS
Submissions close on 16 Jan at 10pm GMT. To see what has been submitted so far, see our website at www.big.uk.com/sys/website/....
Submit your proposal here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
If you have any questions, contact [email protected].
#BIGEvent26
Submissions close on 16 Jan at 10pm GMT. To see what has been submitted so far, see our website at www.big.uk.com/sys/website/....
Submit your proposal here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
If you have any questions, contact [email protected].
#BIGEvent26
Just two weeks until the Little Event 2026, our training session for people who are new to STEM communication
We're delighted to share that Sophia Constantinou will be running a session on networking and personal branding.
📆 29/31st Jan
📹 Zoom
Book now 👉 www.big.uk.com/event-6410615
We're delighted to share that Sophia Constantinou will be running a session on networking and personal branding.
📆 29/31st Jan
📹 Zoom
Book now 👉 www.big.uk.com/event-6410615
January 13, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Just two weeks until the Little Event 2026, our training session for people who are new to STEM communication
We're delighted to share that Sophia Constantinou will be running a session on networking and personal branding.
📆 29/31st Jan
📹 Zoom
Book now 👉 www.big.uk.com/event-6410615
We're delighted to share that Sophia Constantinou will be running a session on networking and personal branding.
📆 29/31st Jan
📹 Zoom
Book now 👉 www.big.uk.com/event-6410615
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I want to bully people into making science comics! I just applied to give a comic workshop at @big-stem-network.bsky.social :3
This is one of my favorite workshops, people always surprise me (and themselves) with their creations. Everyone is a storyteller, I am here to remind people of it.
This is one of my favorite workshops, people always surprise me (and themselves) with their creations. Everyone is a storyteller, I am here to remind people of it.
January 9, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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Us, checking to see if you've submitted your session proposal yet.
Closes on 16th January, don't dilly dally!
🔗 forms.gle/mqEAjRMz87yT...
Closes on 16th January, don't dilly dally!
🔗 forms.gle/mqEAjRMz87yT...
January 8, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Us, checking to see if you've submitted your session proposal yet.
Closes on 16th January, don't dilly dally!
🔗 forms.gle/mqEAjRMz87yT...
Closes on 16th January, don't dilly dally!
🔗 forms.gle/mqEAjRMz87yT...
Elizabeth is a member of the BIG Exec Committee, is a highly accomplished marine biologist & runs a massively successful YouTube channel.
Her session will explore how to embed video in to your communications, with plenty of top tips to take away!
Book your place now!
www.big.uk.com/event-6410615
Her session will explore how to embed video in to your communications, with plenty of top tips to take away!
Book your place now!
www.big.uk.com/event-6410615
BIG STEM Communicators Network - The Little Event 2026 - Online
www.big.uk.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Elizabeth is a member of the BIG Exec Committee, is a highly accomplished marine biologist & runs a massively successful YouTube channel.
Her session will explore how to embed video in to your communications, with plenty of top tips to take away!
Book your place now!
www.big.uk.com/event-6410615
Her session will explore how to embed video in to your communications, with plenty of top tips to take away!
Book your place now!
www.big.uk.com/event-6410615
It's not long now until the Little Event 2026, our training session for people who are new to STEM communication
It takes place on the 29/31 January via Zoom, and we're so excited to share that @marinemumbles.bsky.social will be one of our speakers!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl94...
It takes place on the 29/31 January via Zoom, and we're so excited to share that @marinemumbles.bsky.social will be one of our speakers!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl94...
Track all the Nature you see in 2026! (nature journaling page ideas)
YouTube video by MarineMumbles
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January 6, 2026 at 12:46 PM
It's not long now until the Little Event 2026, our training session for people who are new to STEM communication
It takes place on the 29/31 January via Zoom, and we're so excited to share that @marinemumbles.bsky.social will be one of our speakers!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl94...
It takes place on the 29/31 January via Zoom, and we're so excited to share that @marinemumbles.bsky.social will be one of our speakers!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl94...
They're open, and we need YOU (yes, you!) to submit your proposal for the BIG Event!
Come join us and loads of others at the National STEM Learning Centre this July!
Propose a session now forms.gle/RBW95Z8sEagK...
Come join us and loads of others at the National STEM Learning Centre this July!
Propose a session now forms.gle/RBW95Z8sEagK...
January 5, 2026 at 4:21 PM
They're open, and we need YOU (yes, you!) to submit your proposal for the BIG Event!
Come join us and loads of others at the National STEM Learning Centre this July!
Propose a session now forms.gle/RBW95Z8sEagK...
Come join us and loads of others at the National STEM Learning Centre this July!
Propose a session now forms.gle/RBW95Z8sEagK...
⭐ BIG NEWS ABOUT THE BIG EVENT 2026! ⭐
We are thrilled to announce that BIG will be heading to the fantastic National STEM Learning Centre in York for the BIG Event in 2026 between 15th & 17th July.
Tickets go on sale on 29th January, and Session Proposals are open now!
forms.gle/i6hNy2FE9ixX...
We are thrilled to announce that BIG will be heading to the fantastic National STEM Learning Centre in York for the BIG Event in 2026 between 15th & 17th July.
Tickets go on sale on 29th January, and Session Proposals are open now!
forms.gle/i6hNy2FE9ixX...
December 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
⭐ BIG NEWS ABOUT THE BIG EVENT 2026! ⭐
We are thrilled to announce that BIG will be heading to the fantastic National STEM Learning Centre in York for the BIG Event in 2026 between 15th & 17th July.
Tickets go on sale on 29th January, and Session Proposals are open now!
forms.gle/i6hNy2FE9ixX...
We are thrilled to announce that BIG will be heading to the fantastic National STEM Learning Centre in York for the BIG Event in 2026 between 15th & 17th July.
Tickets go on sale on 29th January, and Session Proposals are open now!
forms.gle/i6hNy2FE9ixX...
The deadline for Little Event Bursary Applications is soon!
Our intro event for those new to scicomm includes a small number of free places, and you can apply now!
This event takes place online, and a bursary includes 1 year of BIG membership!
Sign up by 23:59 on 4 Dec
big.uk.com/event-6410640
Our intro event for those new to scicomm includes a small number of free places, and you can apply now!
This event takes place online, and a bursary includes 1 year of BIG membership!
Sign up by 23:59 on 4 Dec
big.uk.com/event-6410640
December 2, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The deadline for Little Event Bursary Applications is soon!
Our intro event for those new to scicomm includes a small number of free places, and you can apply now!
This event takes place online, and a bursary includes 1 year of BIG membership!
Sign up by 23:59 on 4 Dec
big.uk.com/event-6410640
Our intro event for those new to scicomm includes a small number of free places, and you can apply now!
This event takes place online, and a bursary includes 1 year of BIG membership!
Sign up by 23:59 on 4 Dec
big.uk.com/event-6410640
We look forward to hearing from Petra Gudelj at our "LinkedIn Clinic: How to build a professional and organisational presence". There’s still time to book your place at this online event taking place 1 pm – 3 pm Wednesday 3rd December. Book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410654.
November 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
We look forward to hearing from Petra Gudelj at our "LinkedIn Clinic: How to build a professional and organisational presence". There’s still time to book your place at this online event taking place 1 pm – 3 pm Wednesday 3rd December. Book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410654.
There's still time to join our online LinkedIn Clinic on 3rd December. Book your spot now!
www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
November 25, 2025 at 9:14 AM
There's still time to join our online LinkedIn Clinic on 3rd December. Book your spot now!
www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
Hello :) it will be recorded, if you register you will receive a copy of this after the event.
November 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Hello :) it will be recorded, if you register you will receive a copy of this after the event.
Introducing Sophia Constantinou, Co-Trainer at our upcoming "LinkedIn Clinic: How to build a professional and organisational presence". Sophia is also one of BIG's General Officers! If you'd like to join this skills event, head to www.big.uk.com/event-6410654.
November 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Introducing Sophia Constantinou, Co-Trainer at our upcoming "LinkedIn Clinic: How to build a professional and organisational presence". Sophia is also one of BIG's General Officers! If you'd like to join this skills event, head to www.big.uk.com/event-6410654.
BIG EVENT 2026!
The 2026 BIG Event will take place Wednesday 15th July - Friday 17th July. SAVE THE DATE!
Venue to be announced soon and tickets released in early 2026!
#BIGEvent26
The 2026 BIG Event will take place Wednesday 15th July - Friday 17th July. SAVE THE DATE!
Venue to be announced soon and tickets released in early 2026!
#BIGEvent26
November 17, 2025 at 10:11 PM
BIG EVENT 2026!
The 2026 BIG Event will take place Wednesday 15th July - Friday 17th July. SAVE THE DATE!
Venue to be announced soon and tickets released in early 2026!
#BIGEvent26
The 2026 BIG Event will take place Wednesday 15th July - Friday 17th July. SAVE THE DATE!
Venue to be announced soon and tickets released in early 2026!
#BIGEvent26
Reminder about our upcoming online skills event, "LinkedIn Clinic: How to build a professional and organisational presence" on 3rd December. Book your spot now!
www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
November 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Reminder about our upcoming online skills event, "LinkedIn Clinic: How to build a professional and organisational presence" on 3rd December. Book your spot now!
www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
LITTLE EVENT TICKETS LIVE
29th & 31st January 2026
BIG's introductory event for early career science communicators is now open for booking!
#LittleEvent26
Find out what's in store and book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410615
29th & 31st January 2026
BIG's introductory event for early career science communicators is now open for booking!
#LittleEvent26
Find out what's in store and book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410615
November 7, 2025 at 1:22 PM
LITTLE EVENT TICKETS LIVE
29th & 31st January 2026
BIG's introductory event for early career science communicators is now open for booking!
#LittleEvent26
Find out what's in store and book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410615
29th & 31st January 2026
BIG's introductory event for early career science communicators is now open for booking!
#LittleEvent26
Find out what's in store and book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410615
LinkedIn Clinic: How to build a professional and organisational presence by Petra Gudelj and Sophia Constantinou.
3 December 2025, 1 - 3pm GMT via Zoom
More info and book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
3 December 2025, 1 - 3pm GMT via Zoom
More info and book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
November 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
LinkedIn Clinic: How to build a professional and organisational presence by Petra Gudelj and Sophia Constantinou.
3 December 2025, 1 - 3pm GMT via Zoom
More info and book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
3 December 2025, 1 - 3pm GMT via Zoom
More info and book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
You'll also receive our quarterly newsletter and have the opportunity to elect, or be on our Executive Committee. On top of all that, you'll get to network with fellow professionals and enthusiasts from the SciComm world.
For further information about membership, visit big.uk.com/join.
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For further information about membership, visit big.uk.com/join.
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BIG STEM Communicators Network - BIG Membership
big.uk.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM
You'll also receive our quarterly newsletter and have the opportunity to elect, or be on our Executive Committee. On top of all that, you'll get to network with fellow professionals and enthusiasts from the SciComm world.
For further information about membership, visit big.uk.com/join.
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For further information about membership, visit big.uk.com/join.
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BIG MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
The BIG STEM Communicators Network is run by and for it's members. By joining BIG for a mere £35/year, you get access to our regular in-person and online events, as well as the accompanying resources hosted in the members area of our website.
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The BIG STEM Communicators Network is run by and for it's members. By joining BIG for a mere £35/year, you get access to our regular in-person and online events, as well as the accompanying resources hosted in the members area of our website.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM
BIG MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
The BIG STEM Communicators Network is run by and for it's members. By joining BIG for a mere £35/year, you get access to our regular in-person and online events, as well as the accompanying resources hosted in the members area of our website.
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The BIG STEM Communicators Network is run by and for it's members. By joining BIG for a mere £35/year, you get access to our regular in-person and online events, as well as the accompanying resources hosted in the members area of our website.
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This year's event will include plenty of time for networking with your fellow attendees, the BIG committee, as well as sessions on social media, networking and creative approaches to science communication!
TICKETS ON SALE NOVEMBER
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TICKETS ON SALE NOVEMBER
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October 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This year's event will include plenty of time for networking with your fellow attendees, the BIG committee, as well as sessions on social media, networking and creative approaches to science communication!
TICKETS ON SALE NOVEMBER
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TICKETS ON SALE NOVEMBER
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Whether you work in a science centre, volunteer for a festival, or do university outreach, this is your chance to meet others in the field, learn from established communicators and sample what BIG offers for our membership...
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October 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Whether you work in a science centre, volunteer for a festival, or do university outreach, this is your chance to meet others in the field, learn from established communicators and sample what BIG offers for our membership...
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SAVE THE DATE!
The Little Event 2026 will be held on the evening of Thursday 29th January and morning of Saturday 31st January.
The Little Event is BIG’s online training session for people new to STEM communication...
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The Little Event 2026 will be held on the evening of Thursday 29th January and morning of Saturday 31st January.
The Little Event is BIG’s online training session for people new to STEM communication...
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October 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
SAVE THE DATE!
The Little Event 2026 will be held on the evening of Thursday 29th January and morning of Saturday 31st January.
The Little Event is BIG’s online training session for people new to STEM communication...
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The Little Event 2026 will be held on the evening of Thursday 29th January and morning of Saturday 31st January.
The Little Event is BIG’s online training session for people new to STEM communication...
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DR MELANIE QUIN 1958 – 2025
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of one of our founders, Melanie Quin. Many thanks to Ian Simmons for kindly writing her obituary, which can be found on our website.
www.big.uk.com/sys/website/...
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of one of our founders, Melanie Quin. Many thanks to Ian Simmons for kindly writing her obituary, which can be found on our website.
www.big.uk.com/sys/website/...
September 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
DR MELANIE QUIN 1958 – 2025
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of one of our founders, Melanie Quin. Many thanks to Ian Simmons for kindly writing her obituary, which can be found on our website.
www.big.uk.com/sys/website/...
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of one of our founders, Melanie Quin. Many thanks to Ian Simmons for kindly writing her obituary, which can be found on our website.
www.big.uk.com/sys/website/...