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British Science Association
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Creating a future where science is more relevant, representative, and connected to society. We work with partners to bring people and science together. www.britishscienceassociation.org www.britishsciencefestival.org www.crestawards.org
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 14h
A new report surveying 1,200+ teachers on the current state of primary school science education in the UK shows encouraging improvements, alongside a number of concerning signs for confidence in science teaching and leadership >>

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Confidence and support to teach science has fallen, primary education report suggests
New research on the current state of primary school science education in the UK shows encouraging improvements, alongside a number of concerning signs for confidence in science teaching and leadership...
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 2d
“I learned to take the sewing machine apart, so I suppose it started there...”

At the British Science Festival in Liverpool, our 2025-26 BSA President, Baroness Brown, spoke on the origins of her love for science, her career, and the future:

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Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge's presidential address
President of the British Science Association for 2025/26 Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge gave her presidential address at the British Science Festival in a fireside chat with Turi King. They d...
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 5d
What can employers do to create a more inclusive environment?

In a new guest blog, Dr Frankie Doddato, physicist at Lancaster University, writes on the vital role of the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks, and its STEMM Action Group:

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Image of a scientist in white lab coat, with a pipette and testtube. They are wearing a white lab coat and are a wheelchair user. Other scientists work in the background. A quote overlayed says "it's through change that science progresses, and good science is diverse and inclusive, including for disabled people. We are here, within science as scientists." - Dr Frankie Doddato
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 6d
In a new blog, the BSA's Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Martha Kirby, reflects on the British Science Festival #BSF25 in Liverpool, and on the importance of hands-on science education - for all ages - that engages and inspires:

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Reflections on the British Science Festival in Liverpool
The BSA's Head of Policy and Public affairs Martha Kirby reflects on the British Science Festival 2025, and on the importance of hands-on science education - for all ages - that engages and inspires.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 6d
“There is still an awful lot left and that’s what we’ve got to fight to save.”

Thank you Dr Jane Goodall – primatologist, conservationist, an expert and a revolutionary, who lived a long and incredible life working tirelessly for our planet.

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Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, dies aged 91
Jane Goodall Institute says ‘tireless advocate’ for natural world died in California during US speaking tour
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 9d
These images by Tommy Wong of dance company Movema at Liverpool Cathedral during the British Science Festival are too beautiful to just keep to Instagram. But join us on there for more!

In the background, artwork by Maria Loizidou 🕊️

Taking Flight was programmed with Liverpool Biennial 🪶

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Two female dancers in huge beautiful birds' wings and colourful makeup bow facing each other on the steps of a large Cathedral, a tapestry depicting birds hanging in the background A female dancer looks to the ceiling, her one bird wing in front of her and the other raised. She is East Asian with black hair, orange makeup. Light shines through the cathedral's stained glass behind.
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Dr Danni Hinchcliffe @dannihinchy.bsky.social · 13d
When @ljmuofficial.bsky.social's official photographer snaps you in action at the @britsciassoc.bsky.social British Science Festival! It was great to see Europe's longest standing science festival hosted in Liverpool & be given a platform to bring #ornithology to the public. @ljmuimpact.bsky.social🌍
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 15d
Our grants programme, The Ideas Fund, has £80,000 available to improve and strengthen support for individuals and organisations who are delivering community-led research.

We want to co-design how this funding is used with people involved in the work >>

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New opportunity: Community-Led Research Collaboration
The Ideas Fund is a grants programme run by the British Science Association and funded by Wellcome.
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Research at Reading @uor-research.bsky.social · 19d
This week marked the conclusion of the @britsciassoc.bsky.social Community Led Research Pilot, led by Dr Sally Lloyd-Evans & @dralicempofucoles.bsky.social.

We celebrated the achievements of six community groups who shared learnings through case studies, videos and final report.

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Rae Gillibrand @raegillibrand.bsky.social · 20d
Had such a fantastic time at the British Science Festival on Saturday. It was a joy to connect with so many brilliant researchers. Thank you to @britsciassoc.bsky.social for making me this year’s Award Lecturer for Science & the Arts - it’s been incredible! #BSF25 #histmed #disabilityhistory
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APPG on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM @stemdandiappg.bsky.social · 20d
Our year-long project on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (#EDI) strategies in the UK’s science and tech sectors has drawn to a close with a new report exploring data collection, analysis and insight.

Read our findings and recommendations >>

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Report highlights disconnect between data collection and action on EDI in UK science and tech sector
A year-long project on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategies in the UK’s science sector – led by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM – has drawn to a clos...
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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 22d
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the Festival such a success!! 💙 #BritishScienceFestival #BSF25 @britsciassoc.bsky.social

Read more and see our highlights here >>> brnw.ch/21wVNyw
Science comes alive at the 2025 British Science Festival - University of Liverpool News
Science comes alive at the 2025 British Science Festival
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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 22d
Thousands joined us in Liverpool for the British Science Festival 2025.

We were proud to co-host the festival with @britsciassoc.bsky.social and the University of Liverpool delivering 100+ free events.

Read more ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...
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Dr Anjana Khatwa @anjanakhatwa.bsky.social · 23d
Thank you @britsciassoc.bsky.social for inviting me to #BSF25! I loved inspiring the audience about rocks and the magical stories they can tell us 🩵🙏🏾
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 23d
The British Science Festival, a partnership with @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social is over for another year! Goodbye Liverpool 🥲👋🏻 #BSF25

Here's one final blog, with some day five highlights from Museum of Liverpool:

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Robo-chemists, eye-trackers and a VR fishing boat: the last day of the British Science Festival 2025
The final day of the British Science was a takeover of the Museum of Liverpool. There were family-friendly stalls and talks around the museum. Visitors could see a robotic arm for use in labs, and lea...
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Concetta Gigante @concettagigante.bsky.social · 23d
Explored the British Science Festival 2025 of @britsciassoc.bsky.social with @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social, loads of inspiring talks, engaging workshops and installations. What a wonderful #BSF25! @livuniresearch.bsky.social @livunihss.bsky.social
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Rebecca Lowes @rebeccalowes.bsky.social · 23d
Dusted off the art skills (or lack thereof) for an anatomy drawing workshop as part of the British Science Festival hosted in Liverpool last week! #BSF25 @britsciassoc.bsky.social
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Jonathan Emmett @jonathanemmett.com · 24d
Just finished reading this, written with engaging enthusiasm and admirable clarity by @alomshaha.bsky.social.

I took 3 sciences and maths at A level, so was familiar with much of the content, but it made me realise how much I'd forgotten and how much more has been discovered in the 30 years since.
The cover of WHY DON'T THINKS FALL UP. "Seven fundamental science questions explored and explained".
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Leona Vaughn @drleona.bsky.social · 24d
The brilliant @sosowemimo.bsky.social joined me & @livunihss.bsky.social colleague Stephen Kenny yesterday to talk racism, colonialism and health @britsciassoc.bsky.social
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 24d
At this point in the British Science Festival, we're only able to figure out what day it is by our blog posts 😂 An incredible week. Check out yesterday's day 4 highlights incl @gilesyeo.bsky.social and Tilly Lockey 🦾

Join us on IG for more! #BSF25

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Phages, geophonics and prosthetics: the fourth day of British Science Festival 2025
During the fourth day day of the British Science Festival, visitors found a host of events at The Black-E, including a fascinating talk on prosthetics from Tilly Lockey, and a one-of-a-kind walking to...
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Giles Yeo @gilesyeo.bsky.social · 24d
Fab time giving a talk about obesity therapeutics in my role as president of the biological section of the 2025 British Science Festival in Liverpool! Followed by an excellent meal in Chinatown #obesityisnotachoice
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Prof. Bethan Evans @drbevans.bsky.social · 25d
Brilliant, informative & funny talk by @hanachronism.bsky.social on the Voyager probe at @britsciassoc.bsky.social festival. And fantastic accompanying online exhibition on SF & alien language curated by @jonathanthornton.bsky.social @livunihss.bsky.social digitalheritagelab.liverpool.ac.uk/voyager
Dr Hannah Little standing next to a model of the voyager probe
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Hannah Little @hanachronism.bsky.social · 25d
Thank you to all that contributed to our Voyager exhibit today and created golden records at the British Science Festival! Some of my favourites are here, but I know I missed many so I'll be going through them once I've recovered a bit! @britsciassoc.bsky.social
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 25d
We agree entirely!

(Although, the terrible weather up here in Liverpool has put a dampener on our outfit and footwear choices... 😅 Skies currently dry, we'll keep our fingers crossed for the lovely shoes, and see you soon!)
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Dr. Sophie Kay @scientistsoph.bsky.social · 25d
There's room for us ALL in #science, folks - whether you're into heels or flats, brights or neutrals.

This is why I love the community-focused approach at events like #bsf25. Yes, there's fab science going on in academia and industry, but it's also about how we as a culture "see" scientists too...
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