If you’re looking for something to watch this weekend, here it is! @gilesyeo.bsky.social gives the @britsciassoc.bsky.social Biological Section presidential address.
Find out how new weight drugs work & spot @genotripe.bsky.social & @petergallivan.bsky.social cameos!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHDk...
We're recruiting for two new senior roles!
- Head of Fundraising and Membership
- Head of EDIS (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Science and Health)
Applications close on Mon 13 April, 12 noon.
Full job descriptions and info for applying:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/current-vaca...
The countdown is on to #BSF26 with @unisouthampton.bsky.social! ⌛
Europe’s longest-running science festival is coming to Southampton 16-20 September, with a host of free events, exhibitions, performances and installations for you to enjoy:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/countdo...
We're recruiting for two new senior roles!
- Head of Fundraising and Membership
- Head of EDIS (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Science and Health)
Applications close on Mon 13 April, 12 noon.
Full job descriptions and info for applying:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/current-vaca...
Great to see the roundup from @britsciassoc.bsky.social #ScienceWeek chats for @imascientist.org.uk.
I love the variety of curious questions! We had lots of great chats about the brain and animals... and the 5 second rule 😆
#ScienceIsEverywhere #BeCurious #DrJoScience
To find out more, visit the Ipsos PAS website for the full survey results and analysis, and to download the report as a PDF:
pas.ipsos.com
And read our news story from the publication in January, which covers some of the Survey's key findings:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/public-...
Carried out by @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social and commissioned by @ukri.org, the 2025 PAS Survey was the first survey since 2019, and so the first since the Covid-19 pandemic. It provides data on what people think about science, scientists and science policy, and how informed and engaged they feel...
During #BSW26 last week we were pleased to host an event in Westminster - Insights into Action: Findings from Public Attitudes to Science 2025 - for #STEM leaders, policy makers and public engagement professionals to explore the survey's results:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/insight...
We hope you’ve enjoyed and been inspired by the #BSW26 events, lessons, campaigns or other activities you’ve been involved in this year!
A huge thanks to British Science Week's funder @ukri.org and to all our partners, sponsors and supporters.
Here's a few words from our CEO Hannah Russell.
Anjola explains how she went from struggling academically in Nigeria to thriving in global tech.
STEM isn’t one-size-fits-all: background, location, early struggles, shouldn’t define your potential. What matters is curiosity, confidence, and resilience:
www.britishscienceweek.org/smashing-ste...
Meet Anjola Adebowale, Data and AI Consultant at Microsoft, co-lead of their Black Employees Network, and our last #BSW26 #SmashingStereotypes story!
Anjola is proof that diversity drives innovation and that young people need role models they can relate to:
youtu.be/1C0RoJQB_qo?...
Thank you @connectedfalk.bsky.social for the amazing live lesson Lunar Lab! 🌒🛞🛰️ 🧑🚀 We’re really pleased with how our rovers turned out! 🖼️ 📲 #BSW26 @britsciassoc.bsky.social @mrsinclair.bsky.social
Fantastic to see #BSW26 mentioned on The One Show this week! From 14 mins in, check out their segment with tech expert Lucy Hedges about the search for the next generation of space scientists at the UK CANSAT competition 🌑🚀
(Brian and Ryan are also interviewed 😀)
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
"As a South Asian woman and as a mother, I want to create impact on a bigger scale, and bring more real, diverse women into visibility so young people feel, 'If she can do it, I can too'," Ayesha says.
Find out more about her work #SmashingStereotypes:
www.britishscienceweek.org/smashing-ste...
Meet Ayesha Mustafa, founder of sustainable fashion brand, Everyday Phenomenal, as she shares her #BSW26 #SmashingStereotypes story!
Ayesha aims to transform the clothing industry through responsible materials and ethical supply chains, while inspiring the next generation:
youtu.be/VyROBtnojK0?...
Three high school students wearing safety equipment in a school lab, conducting a science experiment. One is holding a test tube.
We all start out as scientists.
@britsciassoc.bsky.social asks “Curiosity: what’s your question?”
When young people have the chance to take part in authentic research they gain confidence, problem-solving skills, and see themselves as scientists.
Let's encourage bold questions.
#BSW26!
Rugile moved to the UK for greater opportunity and accessibility. She lives with spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic condition affecting her muscles. In her #SmashingStereotypes story, Rugile speaks on the importance of inclusion and representation in STEM:
www.britishscienceweek.org/smashing-ste...
Meet Rugile Sestokaite, a Systems Integration Engineer at one of our #SmashingStereotypes #BSW26 partners, Illumina.
Her job is to ensure hardware and software systems work seamlessly together to help diagnose diseases and improve lives:
youtu.be/18jlyDxBY7Q?...
"We’re all young at heart – that’s why doing something that excites you every day is so important," says Ros.
She's now worked at Illumina for 16 years, directing a team driving advances in biotechnology and enabling genomics.
Read her story here:
www.britishscienceweek.org/smashing-ste...
Meet Ros Jackson, Director of Development and research at Illumina, one of our #BSW26 #SmashingStereotypes partners.
Ros took an 8 year career break to be a full-time parent. Offered the chance to return by doing a PhD, she wasn't sure at first, but decided to go for it:
youtu.be/ib0wS0xYlYo?...
"One of my earliest memories is my dad fixing a TV... That inspired me, I thought, I want to do that. I want to see questions, answer them, and find solutions," Irene says.
Find out more about Irene, and her career and study journey #SmashingStereotypes:
www.britishscienceweek.org/smashing-ste...
Meet Irene Mbutu-Austin, Nuclear Medicine Technologist and PhD student. She works with patients using advanced imaging equipment and is researching how low levels of radiation affect healthcare staff. This is her #SmashingStereotypes #BSW26 story! @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social
youtu.be/dItj4M3KzSA?...
It's day one of British Science Week!
Joining in? Let us know what you're up to by tagging #BSW26 on your socials.
We believe that science is relevant to everybody, and should be open to everybody. Find out about what's going on around the UK >>
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/celebra...
"I feel strongly about inspiring more young people into STEM," she says.
Dedun is co-lead for Microsoft UK's first Black employee network, driving mentorship, community and representation.
Find out more about her and her #SmashingStereotypes story here: www.britishscienceweek.org/smashing-ste...
Meet Dedun Oyenuga, UX Consultant at Microsoft, as she shares her #SmashingStereotypes story for #BSW26!
From childhood, Dedun loved the sciences and art, studying both for A-Levels, then blending them with a Design Engineering degree at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social:
youtu.be/i1jjOnIQTPw?...
Excited to share that Irene Mbutu-Austin is part of this year’s #SmashingStereotypes Campaign! Irene is a Nuclear Medicine Technologist and a PhD student research on chronic low-dose radiation exposure in technologists. Read more: bit.ly/4r2VoIV
Three of our #BSW26 #SmashingStereotypes stars are featured in The Voice Newspaper! Meet Data and AI consultant Anjola Adebowale, UX Consultant Dedun Oyenuga, and Nuclear Medicine Technologist and PhD student Irene Mbutu-Austin @cruk-rrc-col.bsky.social 👩🏽💻🔬
www.voice-online.co.uk/lifestyle/20...
We’re excited to be working with @britsciassoc.bsky.social to co-lead EDIS, a coalition working to improve equality, diversity and inclusion in science and health research.
Find out more about the plans for EDIS's next chapter ⤵️ www.crick.ac.uk/news/2026-03...
The British Science Association is delighted to announce that we are the new host for EDIS - a coalition of organisations working to improve equality, diversity and inclusion in science and health research:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/british...
@crick.ac.uk @wellcometrust.bsky.social
Find out more about British Science Week’s Smashing Stereotypes campaign here: bsa.sc/smashing-ste... #BSW26 @britsciassoc.bsky.social @cruk-cityoflondon.bsky.social
