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Science isn’t just labs and equations – at #BSF25 in partnership with @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social, it comes alive through art, performance, workshops and bold conversations.

Check out inspiring and creative events in the link below!

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⚽ What a win for the Lionesses! Curious about the science behind elite performance?

Explore how science keeps athletes stronger, faster & better for longer at #BSF25.

📅 Thurs 11 Sept
🕗 20:00
📍 University of Liverpool

Book here!

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The planets in space

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This year’s #BSF25 is rooted in Liverpool’s stories, streets and spirit.

Explore the city with these events:

🎶 Music scene mapping
🗺️ Legacy of slavery walk
🚀 Meet space scientists

Our events are created with local communities, artists and researchers.

More below!

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‘Early and meaningful’ public involvement in shaping engineering biology research and policy vital for ethical future Earlier this year, the British Science Association and Sciencewise hosted a roundtable on the role of public opinion in shaping engineering biology research and policy. A summary of the discussion bet...

What is the role of public opinion in shaping engineering biology research and policy?

Our @sciencewise.bsky.social roundtable brought together universities, private sector, funders, bioethics organisations, civil society, policymakers to discuss:

www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/early-a...

Meet John Harrison — one of our incredible #ClassOf2025 graduates, and one of the oldest to ever graduate from the University of Liverpool! 🎓

At 83 years old, John crossed the stage yesterday to receive his PhD in Architecture — exactly 60 years after completing his undergraduate degree here.

The British Science Festival meets the Liverpool Biennial in BEDROCK with two new co-commissioned performances this September. #BSF25 #BEDROCK

Journey deep into the earth during an atmospheric sound walk and immersive performance.

Find out more about the event below!

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Very excited for the British Science Festival!

If you'd like to hear me talk about the history of prosthetic technology you can book a ticket here:

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#disabilityhistory #histmed

From 10-14 Sept, @britsciassoc.bsky.social will be taking over Liverpool, including @liverpooluni.bsky.social & @ljmuofficial.bsky.social with nearly 100 performances, talks, activities, & more! 🤩

"[Poppy's] got her classmates excited about science and is raising everyone’s aspirations in the best possible way. I can’t wait to see where she goes next as she heads into high school."

Thank you @chriswebbmp.bsky.social!

Poppy really is an incredible inspiration.

Blackpool school pupil launches pop-up science museum and fundraiser in campaign against ‘science deserts’ An 11-year-old Blackpool school pupil has turned research into action and opened a pop-up ‘science museum’ at her school, after writing a report on the difficulty of accessing inspiring science resour...

Congrats to 11-year-old Gold CREST Awardee Poppy on the brilliant pop-up science museum she's worked hard to create at her school, Gateway Academy, Blackpool.

Local MP @chriswebbmp.bsky.social and our Head of Programmes, Gill, visited on Friday:

www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/blackpo...

Events | British Science Festival

Step into the weird and wonderful at #BSF25 from 10 to 14 September in #Liverpool.

🧠Some talks that spark curiosity:

🌳 Do trees have social lives?
🧬 Can we trust ancestry tests?
🍟 Why is junk food in every game?

Explore below!
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The British Science Festival 2025 #BSF25 programme is now live!

We’re partnering this year with @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social.

Join us from 10-14 Sept for 4 days of over 100 FREE events in #Liverpool.

britishsciencefestival.org/events

We're proud to be co-hosting the 194th British Science Festival with @ljmuofficial.bsky.social and the @britsciassoc.bsky.social! 🙌 From 10–14 Sept, enjoy 100+ free events across Liverpool. Discover talks, performances & more!

Explore the lineup & book now ▶️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/07/02/b...

📢New #CRESTAwards resource published!

In this pack you'll find 8 Star challenges adapted to be suitable for children aged around 3-7, making CREST more accessible to early years learners or those working at this level.

Find it here:
primarylibrary.crestawards.org#tab_8gj07kXQ... #earlyyearsedu

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💃🏼 And if an energetic expedition of movement and dance to wake up your body and mind sounds like a good start to the day, join Mooncup Theatre – a queer, women-led theatre collective, for a morning rave! 🎵

The full #BSF25 programme goes live on Tuesday 1 July!

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🌝 A clowning show by Meg Hodgson with live sound from Livvy Lynch, MOONFACE promises a funny and exuberant love letter to our rocky satellite that explores what it means to be human. Expect burlesque and drag-style numbers and movement inspired by the gravitational interactions... 🪩 #BSF25

❓ What’s the hardest puzzle in the world? Why are elephants better at solving puzzles than you? Unpick the hilarious science of  puzzles with quirky quartet, Three Queers and a Welshman – they’ll bring unique perspectives on identity, science, and solving society’s biggest brain teasers 🐘 #BSF25

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🧠 Fancy some queer cabaret? Young Homotopia, a #Liverpool - based collective of young LGBTQIA+ people will be putting on a show exploring themes of mental health. In collaboration with our #BSF25 university partners this new commission will explore themes of joy, resilience and community 👬🏼

🎟️ There's just ONE week to go until our British Science Festival 2025 #BSF25 programme goes public and ticket booking opens!

🏳️‍🌈 As we near the end of #PrideMonth, we're finding it increasingly difficult to keep things under wraps. So here's a preview of this year’s LGBTQIA+ Festival highlights...

From Awareness to Action: Creating Authentic Neurodiversity Support in STEM Workplaces For this blog - part of a series on EDI strategies hosted by the APPG on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM - we asked Leah Milner-Campbell from the John Innes Centre to share insights on how research inst...

For the latest blog in our 'EDI strategies in STEM' series, we asked Leah Milner-Campbell from @johninnescentre.bsky.social to share insights on moving beyond awareness, to create meaningful change for #Neurodivergent staff and students:

www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/from-aw...

We'll be welcoming Julia to the Festival on Wednesday 10th Sept in Liverpool.

The full programme launch is coming up fast now - keep your eyes on the BSA account to be first to find out more!

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🗣️ Could you play a key part in ensuring #research and #policy on #science and #technology is informed by the views, concerns and aspirations of the public? Find out more and apply 👇

📆 Closing Mon 30th June

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Baroness Brown appointed 2025-26 President of the British Science Association The British Science Association has appointed engineer and Crossbench Member of the House of Lords, Julia Elizabeth King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge DBE FREng FRS FMedSci, as its President for 2025/2...

We're delighted to welcome engineer and Crossbench Member of the House of Lords, Julia Elizabeth King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge, as our 2025-26 President!

Baroness Brown joins us in September and will make her Presidential Address at #BSF25:

www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/barones...

Introducing our new Head of Marketing and Communications We caught up with our new Head of Marketing and Communications, Julie Coombes, to find out more about what drew her to the British Science Association, her career in the higher education sector and wh...

Meet our Head of Marketing and Communications, Julie Coombes!

In this Q&A, she shares her impressive career journey in the higher education sector, what drew her to the organisation and what interests her outside of work.

Read below.

www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/introdu...

BSA Honorary Fellow and former Chair of the @stemdandiappg.bsky.social, Chi Onwurah MP, has been made a Dame for her work in Political and Public Service. And former BSA President Prof Jocelyn Bell Burnell was named Companion of Honour (CH) for services to Astronomy and Physics and to Diversity.

British Science Association Trustee awarded MBE British Science Association Trustee and university equalities practitioner, Kevin Coutinho, has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours.

Congratulations to British Science Association Trustee, and university equalities practitioner, Kevin Coutinho - Kevin has been named an MBE in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours for his work in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion #EDI

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We’re so excited to be co-hosting the upcoming British Science Festival with our friends @ljmuofficial.bsky.social in September! 🙌

Join us 10–14 September for free events, workshops, and performances across the city. Stay tuned for more details soon! 💙

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Important research by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry on engaging with Gen Z and cultivating a diverse talent pipeline >>

We are proud to be co-hosting the 2025 @britsciassoc.bsky.social British Science Festival alongside @liverpooluni.bsky.social later this year.

📅The dates for your diary are 10-14 September. We look forward to welcoming you to wonderful city of Liverpool!

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Save the date! 🤩

The British Science Festival is coming to Liverpool in partnership with @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social.

This 10–14 September, join us for FREE events at iconic cultural venues across the city centre, the docks and uni campuses: ow.ly/vE9n50W0TTa

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