British Science Association
@BritSciAssoc
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Our vision is a future where science is more relevant, representative, and connected to society.
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Joined December 2011
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🎉 Exciting news! Dr Rachel Williams (@UCLEarInstitute) has joined the British Science Association (@BritSciAssoc) Council as a Trustee. Congratulations, Dr Williams! 👏 https://t.co/vf1JiNTsCm
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🚨Last chance to apply! The Head of Policy & Public Affairs role closes at midnight tonight! 📍 London-based with agile working 💼 £45,448 – £55,744 📅 FT, permanent Apply now before midnight! https://t.co/pn3thECpvI
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It’s #NeurodiversityAwarenessWeek and neurodivergent individuals remain underrepresented in STEM. Last year, we spoke to André Skepple, CEO of @FullSpektrum, about being neurodivergent with #ADHD in STEM. Read below! https://t.co/gp8RUlJtyJ
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📢 Join us for a day of discussions on the impact & future of community-engaged research. 📅 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 📍 The Priory Rooms, Birmingham ⏰ 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM RSVP by Fri, 21 Mar - we have 15 spots left! Register now:
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Exploring the power of community engaged research
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The secret's out! 🚀 The 2025 Christmas Lectures, supported by @CGI_Global, will be presented by Dr Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and will be about outer space and all the scientific wonders beyond planet Earth. We can't wait until December! Find out more: https://t.co/XWTLkrs7S0
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What does a scientist look like? @BritSciAssoc are proving that no matter your background, you could be a scientist too 🔬 From sustainable solutions to innovation in motorsports, meet the people #SmashingStereotypes in the science & engineering sectors💥
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Meet Nile Henry, the driving force behind @GetMeMotoring! As CEO and founder, he teaches young people about motorsports with STEM education. From product design to go-karting, he's breaking down barriers in STEM. #SmashingStereotypes #BSW25 Watch here! https://t.co/fQz1sUY5lj
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Are you Smashing Stereotypes in STEM? We want to hear from you. Share your #SmashingStereotypes story with us on Twitter, Instagram, and other social media channels by using the official hashtag.
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Meet Tendai Taruvinga whose journey shows how STEM is more than lab coats. From construction projects to launching @goveafy, a plant-based meal prep business, he’s inspiring ethnic minorities to explore STEM careers. #SmashingStereotypes #BSW25
https://t.co/J3BnNIpgkG
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Meet the trailblazers redefining STEM in our #SmashingStereotypes 2025 campaign, as part of British Science Week. From astronomy to climate science, they're proving there’s no ‘typical’ path to success in #STEM. #BSW25 🎬Watch the trailer! https://t.co/icmk9Dv41o
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Meet Dr @sophiemeekings from @royalsociety and @UniOfYork, a deaf speech neuroscientist championing inclusivity. She studies what happens in your brain during a conversation. #SmashingStereotypes #BSW25
https://t.co/rOg3xiQmew
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Meet Pearl Ayem. She thought science was just about engineering until she got involved in tech labs and built battle bots. Now, as a climate modeller, she uses data to help companies make better environmental decisions. #SmashingStereotypes #BSW25
https://t.co/tIbrVEi9V2
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Meet Dr Nic Bonne from @portsmouthuni, a vision impaired astronomer whose passion for all things astronomy stems from trips stargazing as a child. #BSW25 Through the project @TactileUniverse, he's making astronomy accessible to all. #SmashingStereotypes
https://t.co/9bJI059mPV
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Now in its 6th year, our #SmashingStereotypes campaign for #BSW25 is back! We're spotlighting remarkable individuals in diverse STEM careers who are breaking barriers -because there's no 'typical' path to STEM success! Read the full story! https://t.co/MK31Cn3L3l
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The British Science Association (BSA) is thrilled to announce the return of the highly-anticipated ‘Smashing Stereotypes’ campaign for this year’s British Science Week – celebrating the diverse...
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It's our sixth year running the #SmashingStereotypes campaign and we can't wait to share it with you! ✨ We want to inspire you and change perceptions of working in #STEM for #BSW25. Can you guess who our profiles are and what they do? Launching tomorrow! 🥼
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Today is #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience!👩🔬 One of @britsciassoc's incredible colleagues, Maria, shared her thoughts on how important it is to making STEM accessible to all young people - and that's what #CRESTAwards is about. Read more: https://t.co/qGYJcJYzdO
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We’re hiring a Festival Operations Officer to help deliver the British Science Festival 2025! This role is perfect for those with event logistics & ops experience. A Science background is not required! 📅 Apply by 23:59, Mon 3 March 2025. Read more! https://t.co/dWZVG0xJPq
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Join our events team to deliver the British Science Festival 2025.
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We’re thrilled that @engineroomsite, a CLRP group from a pilot co-created by the BSA, @UKRI_News & @UniRdg_Research, spoke to @BBCBerkshire on how sound shapes well-being in Dee Park. Listen below:
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The Antarctica in the Community Grants 2025 is now open for applications! Funded by @AntarcticHT and supported by the British Antarctic Territory. Groups can apply for £1,000 to explore Antarctica's role in climate science. Apply now below! https://t.co/j30M0bOD1C
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The Antarctica in the Community Grant scheme, run in partnership with UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, provides funding of £500 for community groups to run their own event or project exploring and...
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The Ideas Fund is proud to support In Your Space Circus, a circus school and performance company based in Derry, Northern Ireland, that is supporting older people to have fun, develop new skills and build community through circus. Find out more here: https://t.co/tL3M1DQFPV
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