BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK

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

A tanned skin women with long black hair and a dark top smiles. White text reads "Sophia Constantinou. Little Event 2026 Speaker."

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

YouTube video by MarineMumbles Track all the Nature you see in 2026! (nature journaling page ideas)

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...

A man holding up a sign in front of a crowd that says "BIG Event Proposals are open!"

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.

Introducing Sophia Constantinou, Co-Trainer at our upcoming "LinkedIn Clinic: How to build a professional and organisational presence". Sophia is also one of BIG's General Officers! If you'd like to join this skills event, head to www.big.uk.com/event-6410654.

BIG EVENT 2026!

The 2026 BIG Event will take place Wednesday 15th July - Friday 17th July. SAVE THE DATE!

Venue to be announced soon and tickets released in early 2026!

#BIGEvent26

Reminder about our upcoming online skills event, "LinkedIn Clinic: How to build a professional and organisational presence" on 3rd December. Book your spot now!

www.big.uk.com/event-6410654

LITTLE EVENT TICKETS LIVE
29th & 31st January 2026

BIG's introductory event for early career science communicators is now open for booking!

#LittleEvent26

Find out what's in store and book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410615

LinkedIn Clinic: How to build a professional and organisational presence by Petra Gudelj and Sophia Constantinou.

3 December 2025, 1 - 3pm GMT via Zoom

More info and book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410654

You'll also receive our quarterly newsletter and have the opportunity to elect, or be on our Executive Committee. On top of all that, you'll get to network with fellow professionals and enthusiasts from the SciComm world.

For further information about membership, visit big.uk.com/join.

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BIG MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

The BIG STEM Communicators Network is run by and for it's members. By joining BIG for a mere £35/year, you get access to our regular in-person and online events, as well as the accompanying resources hosted in the members area of our website.

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This year's event will include plenty of time for networking with your fellow attendees, the BIG committee, as well as sessions on social media, networking and creative approaches to science communication!

TICKETS ON SALE NOVEMBER

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Whether you work in a science centre, volunteer for a festival, or do university outreach, this is your chance to meet others in the field, learn from established communicators and sample what BIG offers for our membership...

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SAVE THE DATE!

The Little Event 2026 will be held on the evening of Thursday 29th January and morning of Saturday 31st January.

The Little Event is BIG’s online training session for people new to STEM communication...

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