British Science Association Newsletter | July 2021 |
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Hello and welcome to our July newsletter!
This month, we've unveiled the full programme for the British Science Festival 2021 - don't forget to book your free tickets before they're all snapped up! Also, after an eight-month inquiry, the APPG on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM have published their highly anticipated report on 'Equity in the STEM workforce'.
It's fair to say that there's plenty to share with you in this edition, including a reveal of next year's British Science Week theme, read on to find out more. |
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The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) published the ‘Equity in the STEM workforce’ report following an eight-month inquiry.
The report includes five key findings and three recommendations for the Government and sector leaders to address the historic and systemic disadvantages faced by minoritised groups in STEM.
Which of the recommendations do you think would make the biggest difference? Tag us on social media using the hashtag #STEMDiversity. |
In partnership with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), British Science Festival 2021 will transform the city of Chelmsford into a celebration of science and culture from Tuesday 7 – Saturday 11 September.
With over 100 free events, get ready to be immersed in mind-bending performances, take a glimpse into the future of healthcare, experience cutting-edge smart technology and much more.
Come along to our outdoor talks, experience immersive installations, and get involved in socially-distanced indoor events delving into the stories, ideas and people at the heart of science. Be it online, in person or a mixture of both, #BSF21 is not to be missed! |
We're very excited to announce our theme for the British Science Week 2022 activity packs and poster competition – ‘Growth’!
A fitting theme for what has been a turbulent time for all of us, ‘Growth’ connects to multiple areas across science, technology, engineering and maths. Whether you decide to explore plant growth in your window box or discuss the impacts of economic growth on our society, the theme offers a huge range of topics to delve into as part of your British Science Week 2022 activities.
We can’t wait to see the ‘Growth’ in British Science Week activities, excitement and involvement over the coming months... |
The summer holidays are a great opportunity for older students to complete Gold CREST Awards in time for their next steps in life, whatever they may be.
Gold projects take around 70 hours to complete, require real-world research and investigation, and most importantly look fantastic on UCAS or job application forms. In fact, UCAS lists CREST Awards as something admissions staff would love to hear about in a personal statement.
In this blog, we show you how students can use their interests to inspire their very own, bespoke CREST project. |
Each year, as part of the British Science Festival, we run a British Science Festival Community Grants programme.
We believe local community organisations should be able
to engage with the Festival – and science – on their own terms and in their own
space. To enable this, we offer
£500 grants for community
groups working directly with audiences who are traditionally underrepresented
and currently not engaged in science activities to hold their own events during the
week of the Festival!
You can find out more about the grant-funded projects, including sustainable gardening and music therapy, by following the link below...
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While every generation may feel that they’re living through a time of change, the next generation of young people leaving school really do have unique issues to contend with.
The urgent need to find sustainable solutions to the climate emergency, reckoning with the impact of social media on wellbeing, and now rebuilding the world in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic - these are all enormous challenges that face the next generation.
To mark World Youth Skills Day (15 July), which this year honoured the resilience and creativity of youth, we reflect on the past 18 months and how young people have risen to the challenge of engaging with science, even under the most unusual of circumstances. |
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