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
✨ Sophia Constantinou at the Little Event 2026 ✨
Now long now until the Little Event, our online intro to scicomm training event!
Sophia Constantinou, science communicator and TV researcher, will run a quickfire session on how to build a strong personal brand in science communication.
Now long now until the Little Event, our online intro to scicomm training event!
Sophia Constantinou, science communicator and TV researcher, will run a quickfire session on how to build a strong personal brand in science communication.
January 20, 2026 at 3:41 PM
✨ Sophia Constantinou at the Little Event 2026 ✨
Now long now until the Little Event, our online intro to scicomm training event!
Sophia Constantinou, science communicator and TV researcher, will run a quickfire session on how to build a strong personal brand in science communication.
Now long now until the Little Event, our online intro to scicomm training event!
Sophia Constantinou, science communicator and TV researcher, will run a quickfire session on how to build a strong personal brand in science communication.
✨ 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
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...
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
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
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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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/...
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!
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!
July 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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!
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!
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
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
July 18, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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
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
July 16, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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.
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.
July 15, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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.
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.
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
Event Manager Sam and his Event Manager Plan are almost there, a whole 48 hours early
When do you get to the capital?
#BIGEvent25
July 14, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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
Event Manager Sam and his Event Manager Plan are almost there, a whole 48 hours early
When do you get to the capital?
#BIGEvent25
Are you in London this coming week and wanna hang out with cool #scicomm professionals?
You can join delegates from the BIG Event 2025 at the Goat Tavern in Mayfair on Tuesday from 7pm BST.
And then, you could come join us for a bite to eat or drinks at Seven Dials Market on Wednesday at 7pm BST.
You can join delegates from the BIG Event 2025 at the Goat Tavern in Mayfair on Tuesday from 7pm BST.
And then, you could come join us for a bite to eat or drinks at Seven Dials Market on Wednesday at 7pm BST.
July 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Are you in London this coming week and wanna hang out with cool #scicomm professionals?
You can join delegates from the BIG Event 2025 at the Goat Tavern in Mayfair on Tuesday from 7pm BST.
And then, you could come join us for a bite to eat or drinks at Seven Dials Market on Wednesday at 7pm BST.
You can join delegates from the BIG Event 2025 at the Goat Tavern in Mayfair on Tuesday from 7pm BST.
And then, you could come join us for a bite to eat or drinks at Seven Dials Market on Wednesday at 7pm BST.
There’s still time to cast your vote for the 2025/2026 Executive Committee. Read about the various roles at www.big.uk.com/volunteer/ and cast your vote at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... by 11am Thursday 17th July. The winners will be announced at the AGM later that day, as part of the BIG Event.
July 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
There’s still time to cast your vote for the 2025/2026 Executive Committee. Read about the various roles at www.big.uk.com/volunteer/ and cast your vote at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... by 11am Thursday 17th July. The winners will be announced at the AGM later that day, as part of the BIG Event.