1 WEEK UNTIL BEETLESTONE NOMINATIONS CLOSE
The Beetlestone Award recognises someone making a significant impact in science communication.
Nominations close midnight 24th April. Applications close midnight 1st May.
big.uk.com/Beetlestone
Please review the new application guidance before applying.
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The BIG Event 2026 is still open for bookings and we'd love to see you there!
Time to grab a ticket?
www.big.uk.com/BIGEvent2026
LAST CHANCE TO APPLY FOR THE 2026 JOSH AWARD
Applications close at 23:59 on Friday 10th April. If you're an early career science communicator, find out what the award is, what is seeks to recognise and how it could help your career at www.big.uk.com/josh
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Last stretch for Early Bird Tickets for the BIG Event!
Aren't you glad you zoomed in on that image multiple times?!
Secure your tickets now before we move to full price in April, its the cheapest time to get your ticket!
big.uk.com/BIGEvent2026
BEETLESTONE AWARD NOW OPEN!
This award seeks to recognise someone who has already made or is clearly creating a significant impact in communicating science.
Nominations deadline - midnight, Friday 24th April
Applications deadline - midnight, Friday 1st May
big.uk.com/Beetlestone/
Reminder, our bi-annual award for early career science communicators closes for applications on Friday 10th April!
Find out what the Josh Award is, who is eligible, what it celebrates and how to apply at big.uk.com/josh.
The BIG Event 2026 National STEM Learning Centre 15TH - 17TH JULY 2026 New for 2026! Pay it Forward Fee We know that the cost of everything is rising, and budgets are shrinking! One of the biggest barriers to coming to BIG is the cost of a ticket, and so that’s why we’ve introduced a Pay-It-Forward option. This is an optional £25 you can add to your booking, and provides a limited number of 1 day places to delegates who otherwise would not be able to attend. Who is it for? In short? Anyone, we’re not gonna question your need or reasoning. But we see it as being especially useful for freelancers, early careers science communicators and small businesses with limited budgets. Are you someone who could benefit from the pay-it-forward scheme? Email our event manager Sam, at event@big.uk.com to chat,
Pay It Forward Fee ✨
We've introduced an option for you to add a £25 Pay-It-Forward fee to your booking this year, to help provide a 1-day place at the BIG Event for those who might not otherwise be able to attend.
Are you someone who could benefit from this scheme. Email event@big.uk.com to chat!
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Did you know, Early Bird registration for BIG is open right now?
It's the cheapest time to grab a ticket, before the price rise on 31st March!
Don't miss out, and see you in July at the National STEM Learning Centre!
big.uk.com/BIGEvent2026
JOSH AWARD 2026 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
The winner of this national award in science communication and engagement will develop and deliver a new project to run at Science Festivals, Science Discovery Centres, or other outreach events. Full details at big.uk.com/josh/
Deadline 10 April 2026.
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The bursary scheme for the BIG Event 2026 is open!
Open to anyone who hasn't been to the BIG Event before, and who is in the first 5 years of their scicomm career!
Apply by the 10th March to cover your BIG ticket and contribution to travel costs for York 2026! 👇
big.uk.com/event-6560981
BIG Event 2026 Registration is Open Now!
Join us at the National STEM Learning Centre 15-17 July for top quality skills sharing, networking and our famous Best Demo competition!
Early bird tickets and our bursary scheme are now open, with early bird closing 31 March!
www.big.uk.com/BIGEvent2026
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BIG Event Registration launches tomorrow!
We're so delighted to share that the BIG Event will go on sale tomorrow, with Early Bird tickets, and the Bursary scheme, launching at 10am GMT.
This is the cheapest way to attend, so mark your diaries, and book ASAP!
www.big.uk.com/BIGEvent2026
Graphic which is predominantly text with the BIG logo. The Little Event 2026. Our popular introductory event for people new to STEM Communication in the UK and around the world. 29th January @ 3pm-6.30pm GMT, 31st January @ 10am-2pm GMT. Members £50, Non-members £85, Price includes one year of BIG Membership. Zoom Event, Captions Available, Breakout Room Activities, Bursaries Available. www.big.uk.com
There's still time to grab a ticket for the @big-stem-network.bsky.social #LittleEvent26 next week for early career #SciComm folks!
Lots of great sessions including an overview of the sector from me & @acescicomm.bsky.social
Find the fulll programme online www.big.uk.com/event-6410615
The Little Event was my 1st #SciComm Event back in 2016 when I still wasn't quite sure if it was for me.
10 years & 10 BIG Events later and I've carved out a place for myself in SciComm - including now as Chair of @big-stem-network.bsky.social!
Where could #LittleEvent26 take you?
This will cover how to network with confidence, communicate your value clearly, and create a standout LinkedIn profile that opens doors. Expect practical advice, real-world examples, and tips you can apply immediately to raise your professional profile.
Book now www.big.uk.com/event-6410615
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✨ 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.
Through examples and guided activities, this workshop will help you think outside the box, experiment with new formats, and develop ideas that make your science more engaging, original, and impactful.
Last chance to book!
www.big.uk.com/thelittleevent
#LittleEvent26
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✨ 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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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 event@big.uk.com.
#BIGEvent26
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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
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Us, checking to see if you've submitted your session proposal yet.
Closes on 16th January, don't dilly dally!
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Elizabeth is a member of the BIG Exec Committee, is a highly accomplished marine biologist & runs a massively successful YouTube channel.
Her session will explore how to embed video in to your communications, with plenty of top tips to take away!
Book your place now!
www.big.uk.com/event-6410615
It's not long now until the Little Event 2026, our training session for people who are new to STEM communication
It takes place on the 29/31 January via Zoom, and we're so excited to share that @marinemumbles.bsky.social will be one of our speakers!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl94...
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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...
The BIG Event 2026. National STEM Learning Centre. 15th - 17thJuly 2026 The skills sharing event for people that work in STEM engagement is back again. Tickets will go on sale on 29th January 2026. With plenty of networking, over 30 sessions to choose from and the return of the Best Demo Competition! Want to take take part as a session leader? Read on to find out how. Want to find out more, email event@big.uk.com with questions.
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⭐ 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!
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An advert for the Little Event. Our popular introductory event for people new to STEM communication in the UK and around the world. 29th January @ 3pm - 6.30pm GMT. 31st January @ 10am - 2pm GMT. Members - £50 Non-members - £85 Zoom Event Captions Available Breakout Room Activities Bursaries Available.
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
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
Hello :) it will be recorded, if you register you will receive a copy of this after the event.
