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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · Sep 4

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.

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · Jul 19

Executive Committee Results 2025

Thank you to everyone who put themselves forward to be part of exec, this amazing group of volunteers are what makes BIG able to run every year!

Congratulations to those who have been duly elected, your freelance team are excited to work with you all!

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BIG Committee 2025/26

Chair
Hana Ayoob

Vice-Chair
Naomi Foster

Secretary
Chris Snowden-Smith

Treasurer
Claudia Antolini

General Officers
Ash Redhouse White
Elizabeth Mills
Sophia Constantinou
Khalil Thirlaway

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Hazel Mooney @treeswithhazel.bsky.social · Jul 18

I’ve had a blast at my first @big-stem-network.bsky.social meeting at the RI. Learning from a host of amazing people who dedicate their life to sharing the joy of science and make it as accessible as possible. From games and demos, to science TV shows and animal displays. #sciencecomms #naturecomms

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Wendy Sadler @wendyjsadler.bsky.social · Jul 18

Celebrating Ruadh Duggan win silver medal at @big-stem-network.bsky.social #BigEvent2025 #BestDemo

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Rowena Fletcher-Wood @rowenafw.bsky.social · Jul 18

#Bigevent2025 @big-stem-network.bsky.social

BIG poem 2025 #1

There's always something going on at BIG,
From finding your feet to finding freelance gigs.
If you lose your name badge THAT'S OKAY
Just get your audience thinking in mathematical ways.
And asking questions that are SUPERcool,

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Hana Ayoob @hanaayoob.co.uk · Jul 18

Leaving my 10th BIG Event as the incoming Chair of @big-stem-network.bsky.social

Not bad for someone who was told SciComm was probably ‘too competitive a career for someone like you’ 15 years ago.

Here’s to the next year of BIG!

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Thepiercy @thepiercy.bsky.social · Jul 18

Big shout out to @petergallivan.bsky.social and @kathrynboast.bsky.social for an unprecedented joint winning of @big-stem-network.bsky.social best demo
.some really great #scicomm

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · Jul 18

You found him!!!

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Wendy Sadler @wendyjsadler.bsky.social · Jul 17

What’s this about then? @big-stem-network.bsky.social #BigEvent2025

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · Jul 18

Well, it's been a bit of a whirlwind and our event manager has struggled to find time for social media

But here's a highlight for you!

The winners of this year's Best Demo Competition, in joint 1st place, are @kathrynboast.bsky.social and @petergallivan.bsky.social

A white man and white woman hold a silver trophy in front of a book case

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Thepiercy @thepiercy.bsky.social · Jul 17

Getting set for day 2 @big-stem-network.bsky.social event at @ri-science.bsky.social talking demos and stories

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Shane McCracken @shane.mccracken.org.uk · Jul 17

Looking forward to a nice day trip to London to attend the @big-stem-network.bsky.social event at @ri-science.bsky.social

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Heather Angell @drheatherangell.bsky.social · Jul 17

Look what we found #BIGEvent25

@big-stem-network.bsky.social

Martin, holding a rubber duck, looking smug

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Heather Angell @drheatherangell.bsky.social · Jul 17

Can you guess what is being hummed ...

#BIGEvent25

@big-stem-network.bsky.social

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Thepiercy @thepiercy.bsky.social · Jul 16

Heading to the UK's premier #scicomm conference today. @big-stem-network.bsky.social event hosted at the royal institution. See you there

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Peter Gallivan @petergallivan.bsky.social · Jul 16

On my way to the #BIGEvent2025 at @ri-science.bsky.social, perhaps the only conference it's perfectly normal to bring a blender with you to... @big-stem-network.bsky.social

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · Jul 16

And were off!

The BIG Event 2025 is now underway!

#BIGEvent25

A speaker on stage at the Royal Institution

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · Jul 15

On our way to the pre-conference social!

In London tonight? Join us for a beverage at the Goat Tavern in Mayfair (just round the corner from the Royal Institution) from 7pm

New and not sure who to look for? Look for the guy in the extremely over the top D&D themed Hawaiian shirt.

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · Jul 15

You will be missed Jo!

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Robin Hayward 🌳 🏳️‍⚧️ @canopyrobin.com · Jul 15

If you're at @big-stem-network.bsky.social this week or if you order anything from canopyrobin.etsy.com you can have one of these stickers for free 🏳️‍⚧️

Hana Ayoob @hanaayoob.co.uk · Jul 15

Lil crab has a message for you!

Sticker by @canopyrobin.com
Crab badge by me

A little diamond painted red crab with their arms up next to a sticker which says Real Allies Take Action with a QR code which links to https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZAjjmevpxL6lgopbi69q04qsPvMHEyTo6UD9s7SdNE8/edit?usp=drivesdk

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Robin Hayward 🌳 🏳️‍⚧️ @canopyrobin.com · Jul 15

Heading to the @big-stem-network.bsky.social annual meeting and can't believe it's been a year since I won the Best Demo competition with what was totally a demo of the scientific distinctions between cups and mugs and not at all a call out of gender critical pseudoscience 👀 youtu.be/oxg-COlAqcY?...

Cup or Mug? BIG Best Demo 2024 by Robin Hayward

YouTube video by CanopyRobin

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · Jul 15

It's a hot one!

We wanted to let you know that the Royal Institution is going to be a HOT building this week, and to make sure you are ready for the London heat.

If you need any assistance, please speak to a member of the BIG Exec Committee or a member of staff at the Royal Institution.

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"29C Each Day
Bring a Water Bottle
Dress for the weather
Look out for each other
Hot Weather Warning"

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Sam Langford @samsighs.bsky.social · Jul 14

I've made it to London, and of course I'm here for the conference I've organised.

But most importantly I get to see some of my best pals in the world this week.

First up, @drtalksalot.bsky.social!

BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · Jul 14

Anyone travelling to London today?

Event Manager Sam and his Event Manager Plan are almost there, a whole 48 hours early

When do you get to the capital?

#BIGEvent25

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ᴰʳ Khalil Thirlaway @drtalksalot.bsky.social · Jul 14

Hyped to have my mate Sam staying with me for an extra few days before the @big-stem-network.bsky.social conference!

I'll be running a workshop on using games to build a better world, if you're at BIG come join us at Imagining and Creating Better Worlds on Thursday at 14:30 🥰

Sam Langford @samsighs.bsky.social · Jul 14

I've made it to London, and of course I'm here for the conference I've organised.

But most importantly I get to see some of my best pals in the world this week.

First up, @drtalksalot.bsky.social!

BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · Jul 14

Anyone travelling to London today?

Event Manager Sam and his Event Manager Plan are almost there, a whole 48 hours early

When do you get to the capital?

#BIGEvent25

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · Jul 14

BIG Prep on Elite Mode

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