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We're pleased to announce the launch of our new project investigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) equity in #STEM. A series of deep dives will start with a focus on AI’s role in gendered harms, including biased algorithms, and online abuse:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/appg-on...
"A big driver for me is making my family proud. What I’m doing didn’t exist when they were starting out," he says.
Mo's now been offered a permanent contract with Urenco and is looking forward to the next step in his nuclear career.
Find out more:
www.britishscienceweek.org/smashing-ste...
Meet Mo, Isotopes Intern at one of our #BSW26 #SmashingStereotypes partners, Urenco.
Mo's family are medics but he didn't want to follow that path exactly - he kept his options open, took a chance, and found an exciting opportunity in a growing industry:
youtu.be/dzAHleRBTBM?...
"There's more to STEM than being in a lab..." Fab to see this promo short for #BSW26
Yes, there's awesome lab work going on in #science, but SO much more besides. Taking science of all kinds out into the world & engaging with its relevance to people's lives is a tremendous experience too.
Find out more about #SmashingStereotypes generally, and our eight new scientists specifically, in this news story:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/campaig...
Want to get involved? Share your own videos or posts here, on IG, TikTok, LinkedIn and tag #SmashingStereotypes!
#BSW26 #NCW2026
It's almost British Science Week (6-15 March) and time for our annual (and biggest yet) #SmashingStereotypes campaign celebrating diverse people and careers in science, tech, engineering, and maths!
Meet this year's incredible scientists and get inspired:
youtu.be/PRXAMfXecb4
#BSW26 #NCW2026
White and dark blue text on light blue background that reads: University of Southampton, Discover the Amazing: Southampton Science and Engineering Festival, 6th – 15th March 2026. Book your tickets at www.sotsef.co.uk, #SOTSEF. Accompanying image: a young girl wearing a VR headset and holding a VR controller in one hand looking up in amazement.
❤️ Let science steal your heart this Valentine’s Day. Book your #SOTSEF 2026 tickets! 🔍
Southampton Science and Engineering Festival returns THIS March for British Science Week at the University of Southampton!
📅 Fri 6th - Sun 15th March 2026
➡️ Find out more at www.sotsef.co.uk
#WeAreUoS #BSW26
A promotional poster for the Southampton Science and Engineering Festival and the University of Southampton. The event is titled “The science of Jurassic Park: Talk + Film screening + Q&A” presented by Dr Neil Gostling. It takes place at Avenue Campus on Tuesday 10th March from 18:00 to 22:00. The poster includes a circular photo of a person wearing a vest and lanyard, standing beside what appears to be a model or sculpture of a dinosaur head. At the bottom, there is a dark blue banner stating “Book your FREE tickets” with a link: bit.ly/SOTSEF26JurassicNight. The hashtag #SOTSEF appears in the lower right corner.
Get ready for a roar-some evening! Join Dr Neil Gostling for the screening of Jurassic Park, followed by a discussion around the science of the film, and the science in reality!
Ticket: bit.ly/SOTSEF26Jura...
#SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @sotonbiosciences.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social
"📢The #BSW26 activity packs are live now!
We've published three FREE packs for children & young people from under 5s to secondary school students - there's something for everyone!
Download yours now & get the British Science Week fun started:
www.britishscienceweek.org/activity-pac...
'Curiosity: what’s your question?' is the theme of British Science Week 2026 #BSW26. For a new series of IG and TikTok videos, we asked speakers at the last British Science Festival how curiosity has shaped their lives, and their advice for young people...
www.britishscienceweek.org/video-campai...
'Curiosity: what’s your question?' is the theme of British Science Week 2026 #BSW26. For a new series of IG and TikTok videos, we asked speakers at the last British Science Festival how curiosity has shaped their lives, and their advice for young people...
www.britishscienceweek.org/video-campai...
From the news story, you can download the full report as a PDF, find out more information about the six projects on our website, and read accompanying reflective blogs from participants and partners at @uniofreading.bsky.social and @ukri.org!
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Putting communities in the driving seat: The final evaluation from a three-year Community Led Research Pilot has been published, sharing the process, learnings, outcomes and impact of six exciting community research projects in Reading and Slough:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/report-...
From Hull to Marrakesh!
Stories and experiences from a project supported by #TheIdeasFund which explored how to better support families living with acquired brain injury in Hull, England, were recently shared with a global audience in Morocco.
Find out more: theideasfund.org/news/from-hu...
Exciting to see these stats from #BSF25 - over 17,400 visitors, 114 events and 95% enjoying the Festival! We had a great time hosting our 'What the Phage?!' stand, and talking to visitors about #phage and the work of our Hub to advance #phagetherapy for respiratory infections in people with CF.
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I’ve grown up, studied, and worked through what seems to be quite a remarkable evolution in how society perceives science. Some stats from the latest Public Attitudes to Science (PAS) report really caught my attention! My thoughts below!
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We've run the stats on #BSF25 in Liverpool and if we do say ourselves: wow. 17,400 people engaged. An audience split more than 60% women. The main age of our visitors was 16-30. And 74% told us that they were inspired to seek out more science activities:
britishsciencefestival.org/looking-back...
Infographic showing key festival evaluation data: 17,441 people engaged, 114 events, 16 venues, 228 event organisers, 32 local community orgs, 95% enjoyed their festival events, 94% would recommend the festival, 85% felt more aware of research, 74% felt inspired to seek out science activities. 16% identified as queer, 16% as disabled, 29% lived in areas of multiple deprivation, 16-30 main age range of visitors, 61% woman, 36% men, 2% non-binary, 1% prefer to self ID.
#BSF25 was hosted by @ljmuofficial.bsky.social and @liverpooluni.bsky.social from 10-14 September. With the support of our Festival Partners, Astra Zeneca and Liverpool BID Company, we presented 114 events and installations, delivered by over 230 people across 16 central venues! 💪
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We've run the stats on #BSF25 in Liverpool and if we do say ourselves: wow. 17,400 people engaged. An audience split more than 60% women. The main age of our visitors was 16-30. And 74% told us that they were inspired to seek out more science activities:
britishsciencefestival.org/looking-back...
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22.01.2026 09:20 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Front cover of report called Public Attitudes to Science
The 2025 Public Attitudes to Science Survey is out, with a mixed picture of how the UK sees science 🧪.
✔️ Strong support for scientists: 82% say they contribute real value.
✔️ 64% see science driving economic growth.
❗ But fewer people feel well informed about science than six years ago.
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The Public Attitudes to Science Survey results have been published by @ukri.org and @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social. This wide-ranging report reveals that the public values science, but highlights concerns over AI, information quality, and representation: www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/public-...
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"📢The #BSW26 activity packs are live now!
We've published three FREE packs for children & young people from under 5s to secondary school students - there's something for everyone!
Download yours now & get the British Science Week fun started:
www.britishscienceweek.org/activity-pac...
The results of the first Public Attitudes to Science Survey since the pandemic were published today 👇 www.rigb.org/explore-scie...
20.01.2026 10:28 — 👍 4 🔁 4 💬 2 📌 0
Cover image of PAS report, a medium blue background with image in corner of people walking around. UKRI logo at the top, and the title PUBLIC ATTITUDES TO SCIENCE 2025.
The PAS Survey 2025 included more than 30 questions answered by more than 5,200 people over the age of 16 across the UK. You can explore the full report and analysis on the Ipsos website: pas.ipsos.com
20.01.2026 09:21 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Even through people value the benefits that new tech and scientific advances may bring, the survey shows that the public are sceptical about the benefits of AI, and they're concerned that the speed of developments may outpace consideration of risks and the ability of government to control them.
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The Public Attitudes to Science Survey results have been published by @ukri.org and @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social. This wide-ranging report reveals that the public values science, but highlights concerns over AI, information quality, and representation: www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/public-...
20.01.2026 09:18 — 👍 6 🔁 7 💬 1 📌 0We're looking forward to sharing the survey results with you tomorrow. Keep an eye on our social media, website and @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social for more!
19.01.2026 17:16 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0The first PAS since the pandemic has been funded by @ukri.org, delivered by @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social, and supported by the British Science Association. It offers insights into the concerns, attitudes, and aspirations of people across society today, and how these have changed over a generation.
19.01.2026 17:16 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0The results of the most recent Public Attitudes to Science (PAS) survey will be released tomorrow. What does the UK really think about AI? Who do we feel benefits most from innovation? Where are we getting news and information? And has the Covid-19 pandemic reshaped our relationship with science?
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