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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 5d

Are you a freelance Project Manager with experience in AI?

We're looking for an exceptional individual to manage a new national STEM project ‘Demystifying AI – from algorithms to everyday life’. Part-time (1 day/wk) in Bristol. www.sciencecentres.org.uk/jobs/freelan...

#STEMjobs #AIjobs #SciComm

Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 12d

A huge thank you to @astroroyalscot.bsky.social for sharing this wonderful post asking everyone who enjoys science and wants to support the science centre sector to sign our #openletter 👇 If you haven't already pls do sign it!

Astronomer Royal for Scotland | Catherine Heymans @astroroyalscot.bsky.social · 14d

The fantastic UK network of science and discovery centres needs your help to survive and thrive! Sign this letter urging the UKGov to stop excluding science from the financial support that is available for other museums, art galleries & theatres 🙏🧪🔭👩‍🔬🎢

👉✉️: www.sciencecentres.org.uk/openletter20...

Catherine having a laugh at the Aberdeen science centre with three girls playing with a powerful fan.

Catherine chatting to an interested girl in front of an arch they've just built.

Catherine and two kids looking earnestly at some marshmallows in a glass jar that is about to become a vacuum.

Catherine looking through a giant lens. She has a mask on.

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 16d

The ASDC Sept newsletter is out (later than usual to include 2 major events!) Read all about the Science Centre for Our Future campaign and this year's conference full of celebrations @mediamuseum.bsky.social in Bradford #CityofCulture2025 #ASDC25 #scicomm

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 17d

From our annual conference to a roundtable in the House of Commons, September has been quite the month at ASDC!

Read this month's newsletter to find out why we need your signature, how your organisation can apply for a new grant opportunity, and much more. 🔽

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ASDC25 Photos & highlights | Science Centres for Our Future roundtable | Oct & Nov forums

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Conor Jon Ellis @conorjonellis.bsky.social · 29d

Really phenomenal @sciencecentres.bsky.social conference this week at @sciencemuseum.org.uk group’s National Science and Media Museum - both in professional to party modes! Thank you team ASDC ☺️ #ScienceCentresForOurFuture

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 23d

Thanks for sharing @smdavies67.bsky.social and to everyone who has signed the open letter so far. Please share with your STEM networks to ensure this message is heard.

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Dr Sarah Bearchell 🌻 @sarahbearchell.bsky.social · Sep 4

I'm reading this at the moment (I know, what took me so long?!). Alom has a lovely readable style, full of curiosity and great explanations. Worth a read for science centre explainers too. What a lovely offer!
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Alom Shaha @alomshaha.bsky.social · Sep 4

Science Teachers! I’m trying to get a copy of “Why Don’t Things Fall Up?” into the hands of as many science teacher trainees as possible. If you know any, tell them to get in touch and I’ll send them a FREE copy!

Why Don’t Things Fall Up?

Why Don’t Things Fall Up? delivers what every adult and schoolchild deserves, but often doesn’t get: an authoritative and accessible account of the key ideas in science. The book is rooted in Alom’…

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thanks so much for sharing Sarah! You're bang on - so many centres are dedicated to building long term community relationships, driven by two-way conversations. They really do such brilliant work.

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Dr Sarah Bearchell 🌻 @sarahbearchell.bsky.social · Sep 3

Science Centres and their outreach teams are often the first scientists children encounter and they aim to build long term community relationships too. However, they do not receive goverment financial support in the same way as conventional museums and other cultural centres. This needs to change.

Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thank you to our patron @profaliceroberts.bsky.social for sharing our open letter.

Science and discovery centres are facing a lack of financial support. We are calling on the Government to implement policy changes that safeguard the sector's future.

Sign it ⬇️
www.sciencecentres.org.uk/openletter/

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thank you for sharing ☺️

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thanks for your support!

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thank you for signing and sharing!

Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thank you so much for sharing and supporting our campaign, Alom!

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thanks for your support, Alastair

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thank you John!

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thanks for sharing your story, and our campaign, David!

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thank you for your support, Carsten

Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thank you for your support!

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thank you for sharing Andrew!

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thank you for sharing!

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thank you to our patron @profaliceroberts.bsky.social for sharing our open letter.

Science and discovery centres are facing a lack of financial support. We are calling on the Government to implement policy changes that safeguard the sector's future.

Sign it ⬇️
www.sciencecentres.org.uk/openletter/

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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · Aug 30

Please add your name to our open letter urging Ministers to act now lnkd.in/ejJ2nrva 3/3

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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · Aug 30

They’re excluded from Government support that's available for other museums, art galleries and theatres.

The Association of Science and Discovery Centres is calling on the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to safeguard these vital institutions for the next generation… 2/3

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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · Aug 30

For over 25 years, science and discovery centres have been at the heart of inspiring millions of people to explore, question, and be part of UK science and technology.

But they're seriously under threat… 1/3

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Gaia Vince @wanderinggaia.bsky.social · Sep 2

Keep the UKs brilliant science centres open to inspire the next generations of children. Sign the letter www.sciencecentres.org.uk/openletter/

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