Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC)
@sciencecentres.bsky.social
Working together with the UK's science centres and museums to make science accessible, inclusive and valued as part of our everyday lives.
Website: https://www.sciencecentres.org.uk/
Website: https://www.sciencecentres.org.uk/
❄️ Come along to the ASDC Festive Forum! ❄️
We'll be celebrating the season with -
🚀 An announcement of mini space engagement grants
🎙️ The premiere of ASDC's audio time capsule (as recorded at this year's conference)
✨ Highlights from the year
❓ A festive fun quiz
Register here: tktp.as/EHKJIQ
We'll be celebrating the season with -
🚀 An announcement of mini space engagement grants
🎙️ The premiere of ASDC's audio time capsule (as recorded at this year's conference)
✨ Highlights from the year
❓ A festive fun quiz
Register here: tktp.as/EHKJIQ
December Members’ Forum: The Festive Forum
By Association for Science and Discovery Centres
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November 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
❄️ Come along to the ASDC Festive Forum! ❄️
We'll be celebrating the season with -
🚀 An announcement of mini space engagement grants
🎙️ The premiere of ASDC's audio time capsule (as recorded at this year's conference)
✨ Highlights from the year
❓ A festive fun quiz
Register here: tktp.as/EHKJIQ
We'll be celebrating the season with -
🚀 An announcement of mini space engagement grants
🎙️ The premiere of ASDC's audio time capsule (as recorded at this year's conference)
✨ Highlights from the year
❓ A festive fun quiz
Register here: tktp.as/EHKJIQ
Today, 25th Nov, we delivered an open letter to Sir Keir Starmer, Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall, and Science Minister Lord Vallance calling on the Government to recognise science and discovery centres as a core part of the UK’s scientific, educational and cultural infrastructure.
November 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Today, 25th Nov, we delivered an open letter to Sir Keir Starmer, Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall, and Science Minister Lord Vallance calling on the Government to recognise science and discovery centres as a core part of the UK’s scientific, educational and cultural infrastructure.
📢 Final call to sign the #ScienceCentresForOurFuture open letter. It takes just 2 mins, pls add your name now: www.sciencecentres.org.uk/openletter20...
Association for science and discovery centres open letter 2025
This open letter is part of the campaign 'Science Centres for our Future: Supporting engagement, education and diversity in STEM for the next 25 years' calling on the Department for Science, Innovatio...
www.sciencecentres.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
📢 Final call to sign the #ScienceCentresForOurFuture open letter. It takes just 2 mins, pls add your name now: www.sciencecentres.org.uk/openletter20...
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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
We’re celebrating #NationalEngineeringDay ⚡
@raeng.org.uk just launched the AI-Z of Engineering – a modern, future focused guide to engineering careers. Explore the breadth and creativity of engineering roles and see how they could evolve over the next 25 years via thisisengineering.org.uk
@raeng.org.uk just launched the AI-Z of Engineering – a modern, future focused guide to engineering careers. Explore the breadth and creativity of engineering roles and see how they could evolve over the next 25 years via thisisengineering.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We’re celebrating #NationalEngineeringDay ⚡
@raeng.org.uk just launched the AI-Z of Engineering – a modern, future focused guide to engineering careers. Explore the breadth and creativity of engineering roles and see how they could evolve over the next 25 years via thisisengineering.org.uk
@raeng.org.uk just launched the AI-Z of Engineering – a modern, future focused guide to engineering careers. Explore the breadth and creativity of engineering roles and see how they could evolve over the next 25 years via thisisengineering.org.uk
STAND UP FOR SCIENCE! ☝
Please support the #ScienceCentresForOurFuture campaign by signing our open letter calling on the Government to recognise science and discovery centres as part of the UK’s scientific and cultural ecosystem.
Sign now sciencecentres.org.uk/openletter20...
Please support the #ScienceCentresForOurFuture campaign by signing our open letter calling on the Government to recognise science and discovery centres as part of the UK’s scientific and cultural ecosystem.
Sign now sciencecentres.org.uk/openletter20...
November 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
STAND UP FOR SCIENCE! ☝
Please support the #ScienceCentresForOurFuture campaign by signing our open letter calling on the Government to recognise science and discovery centres as part of the UK’s scientific and cultural ecosystem.
Sign now sciencecentres.org.uk/openletter20...
Please support the #ScienceCentresForOurFuture campaign by signing our open letter calling on the Government to recognise science and discovery centres as part of the UK’s scientific and cultural ecosystem.
Sign now sciencecentres.org.uk/openletter20...
This week, we submitted a ‘Budget Representation’ to HM Treasury calling for a fairer funding settlement for the UK's science and discovery centres that are INELIGIBLE for the infrastructure funds provided by DCMS, DSIT or DfE for comparable organisations.
October 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This week, we submitted a ‘Budget Representation’ to HM Treasury calling for a fairer funding settlement for the UK's science and discovery centres that are INELIGIBLE for the infrastructure funds provided by DCMS, DSIT or DfE for comparable organisations.
☕ Time for a cuppa and a peruse of our October newsletter? We think so.
This edition comes with a small ask - to sign our open letter to support the sector.
Read on for a job call out, an exciting speaker announcement, and invites to brilliant upcoming events. ⬇️
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This edition comes with a small ask - to sign our open letter to support the sector.
Read on for a job call out, an exciting speaker announcement, and invites to brilliant upcoming events. ⬇️
mailchi.mp/sciencecentr...
October 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
☕ Time for a cuppa and a peruse of our October newsletter? We think so.
This edition comes with a small ask - to sign our open letter to support the sector.
Read on for a job call out, an exciting speaker announcement, and invites to brilliant upcoming events. ⬇️
mailchi.mp/sciencecentr...
This edition comes with a small ask - to sign our open letter to support the sector.
Read on for a job call out, an exciting speaker announcement, and invites to brilliant upcoming events. ⬇️
mailchi.mp/sciencecentr...
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
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
October 6, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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
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
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!
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...
👉✉️: www.sciencecentres.org.uk/openletter20...
September 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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!
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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September 25, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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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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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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. 🔽
mailchi.mp/sciencecentr...
ASDC25 Photos & highlights | Science Centres for Our Future roundtable | Oct & Nov forums
mailchi.mp
September 24, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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. 🔽
mailchi.mp/sciencecentr...
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. 🔽
mailchi.mp/sciencecentr...
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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
September 12, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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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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!
@associationscied.bsky.social @sciencecentres.bsky.social
@associationscied.bsky.social @sciencecentres.bsky.social
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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September 4, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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!
@associationscied.bsky.social @sciencecentres.bsky.social
@associationscied.bsky.social @sciencecentres.bsky.social
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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.
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/
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/
September 3, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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.
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/
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/
September 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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/
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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Please add your name to our open letter urging Ministers to act now lnkd.in/ejJ2nrva 3/3
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August 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Please add your name to our open letter urging Ministers to act now lnkd.in/ejJ2nrva 3/3
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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
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
LinkedIn
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August 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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
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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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
But they're seriously under threat… 1/3
August 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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
But they're seriously under threat… 1/3
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Keep the UKs brilliant science centres open to inspire the next generations of children. Sign the letter www.sciencecentres.org.uk/openletter/
September 2, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Keep the UKs brilliant science centres open to inspire the next generations of children. Sign the letter www.sciencecentres.org.uk/openletter/
We've made it to Bluesky! Give us a follow for updates from our network of science centres, museums, and outreach organisations across the UK. We'll be posting about events, campaigns, and nationwide projects.
Any suggestions for who we should follow? Let us know! 🔽
Any suggestions for who we should follow? Let us know! 🔽
September 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
We've made it to Bluesky! Give us a follow for updates from our network of science centres, museums, and outreach organisations across the UK. We'll be posting about events, campaigns, and nationwide projects.
Any suggestions for who we should follow? Let us know! 🔽
Any suggestions for who we should follow? Let us know! 🔽