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@britsciassoc.bsky.social
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A charity with a vision for science to be more relevant, representative, and connected to society. Founded in 1831. www.britishscienceassociation.org www.britishsciencefestival.org www.britishscienceweek.org www.crestawards.org

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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Last Sunday at our Spogomi (competitive litter picking) Showdown at the British Science Festival in Southampton, 13 teams collectively bagged 141kg of rubbish - mostly glass bottles. That's the equivalent of a large panda, an average Sumo wrestler, or an upright piano 🫨 Well done, everyone!
Hero from the Spogomi Foundation in Japan explains what the sport is in a lecture theatre - Sports (SPO) + Gomihiroi (GOMI) - Japanese for Rubbish. Participants in neon vests collecting rubbish in bagsThree participants in neon vests grin and show off their litter haulCollecting cigarette butts while wearing rubber gloves...
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We’ve arrived in Southampton! 🎉 The British Science Festival starts tomorrow, with five days of FREE events, talks, performances, workshops and experiences across the city. Not sure where to start? Our event guide is essential reading. 📖 Start planning your Festival visit!
Image of someone holding up an event guide book in front of a building.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Today EngineeringUK's Gender Pathways collective - which includes the British Science Association - launch #40by40. We need to increase the number of women and girls on engineering and tech pathways to at least 40% by 2040. We're calling on the UK Government to act: www.engineeringuk.com/40by40
Break the cycle. Only 17% of the engineering and tech workforce are women - change starts in our schools
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Ahead of the British Science Festival, we spoke to artist James Wylie about his career, practice, conscious realism, noise pollution, and what he hopes Festival visitors will take away with them from his John Hansard Gallery installation, 'Lateral Lines' 🐟 britishsciencefestival.org/step-into-th...
Side-profile portrait photo of JamesSimulation of ray, part of Lateral Lines
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
There's just two weeks to go until the 195th British Science Festival! As we count down the days until we head to Southampton, our Festival Engagement Manager Bella Spencer shares a glimpse behind the scenes, and (litter) picks 🚮 her #BSF26 highlights... britishsciencefestival.org/a-glimpse-be...
Bella is a tall white woman in a high-vis vest and bumbag, holding a cone to her ear and smiling - photo taken during an event at last year's Festival in Southampton
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
What is electromagnetic art? How can we stop the over-fishing of deep sea sharks? Should a robot give a sermon? And is it ok to name a parasitic worm after your nan? Find out more about the 2026 British Science Festival Award Lecturers on our blog: www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blogs/bsa-blog
Andrew Blair's robot in a cathedral, wearing a Uni of Glasgow branded wooly hatDaniel Moore by the sea in knitwear and high visTom Hyatt at laptop discussing his workHannah Dalgleish by the water in Southampton at night
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Isle of Wight residents: the British Science Festival comes to Southampton from 16 to 20 September! Discover 80+ FREE events including fascinating research, debate and performances. ⛴️ 45% off Red Funnel ferry travel Find out more below. britishsciencefestival.org/isle-of-wigh...
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Find out more about our @turnersims.bsky.social, John Hansard Gallery, and Mayflower Studios commissions, and the full #BSF26 programme of 80+ fascinating talks, performances, workshops, and... competitive litter picking... Book your FREE tickets now: www.britishsciencefestival.org
Graphic slide showing two happy women looking at plants - text reads All events are FREE - book now!
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Meet three of this year's British Science Festival Award Lecturers: Daniel Moore @exeter.ac.uk, Anna Heller-Szabó ucl.ac.uk and Tom Hyatt @ljmuofficial.bsky.social. From deep-sea sharks to AI in surgery and electromagnetic art, join us at #BSF26 in #Southampton, 16–20 September.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Comedy shows, art installations, performances, workshops, insightful talks and interactive experiences... the British Science Festival #BSF26 programme of more than 80 events is FREE and has something for everyone. Join us in Southampton | 16-20 September Book now! www.britishsciencefestival.org
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Find out more about Summer in the City, including #BSF26, Southampton Pride, Music in the City, the International Boat Show, family friendly entertainment at locations like the John Hansard Gallery, and much more >> www.southampton.gov.uk/news/article...
Image of a Southampton music event, musicians on stage perform while a crowd at night raise their hands. Smiley face balloons bounce around.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
We’re excited to announce that the dates for the next British Science Week are 5-14 March 2027! Get planning now and keep your eyes peeled for more news coming soon; we’re busy putting together a fantastic theme for the celebrations. Find out more: www.britishscienceweek.org
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Members of the Engage Teacher Network can attend sessions for free. If you’re not a member yet but think you might eligible, join the network now. If you're not eligible to join the network, use the code EarlyBirdETC26 by 4 May to book sessions for only £3! www.eventbrite.com/cc/2026-enga...
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
We hope you’ve enjoyed and been inspired by the #BSW26 events, lessons, campaigns or other activities you’ve been involved in this year! A huge thanks to British Science Week's funder @ukri.org and to all our partners, sponsors and supporters. Here's a few words from our CEO Hannah Russell.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
#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! 💪
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.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
"📢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...
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
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
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.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
We're proud to have hosted the first meeting of the Women in Tech Taskforce. This new initiative, chaired by Technology Secretary Liz Kendall with Stemettes founder (and former BSA President!) Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon, aims to help women enter, stay and lead in UK tech: www.gov.uk/government/n...
Photo of Liz, Dr Anne-Marie and other women in tech seated at the BSA's offices, laptops out, big windows and a row of books behind.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
It's incredibly impressive work from a 17-year-old scientist. Tom's next steps are to study engineering at university - he's got a keen interest in robotics 🤖 Find out more about his work in our case study blog on the CREST Awards website: www.crestawards.org/about-crest/...
Shot of Tom's prototype device, attached to the arm and wrist. Some wires connect sensors on forearm to a small computer inside a 3D printed case on a wrist strap and ring-like finger strap.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
What can employers do to create a more inclusive environment? In a new guest blog, Dr Frankie Doddato, physicist at Lancaster University, writes on the vital role of the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks, and its STEMM Action Group: www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/disable...
Image of a scientist in white lab coat, with a pipette and testtube. They are wearing a white lab coat and are a wheelchair user. Other scientists work in the background. A quote overlayed says "it's through change that science progresses, and good science is diverse and inclusive, including for disabled people. We are here, within science as scientists." - Dr Frankie Doddato
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
These images by Tommy Wong of dance company Movema at Liverpool Cathedral during the British Science Festival are too beautiful to just keep to Instagram. But join us on there for more! In the background, artwork by Maria Loizidou 🕊️ Taking Flight was programmed with Liverpool Biennial 🪶 #BSF25
Two female dancers in huge beautiful birds' wings and colourful makeup bow facing each other on the steps of a large Cathedral, a tapestry depicting birds hanging in the backgroundA female dancer looks to the ceiling, her one bird wing in front of her and the other raised. She is East Asian with black hair, orange makeup. Light shines through the cathedral's stained glass behind.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
The scientists who attended our first annual gatherings 190+ years ago couldn't have anticipated this sort of thing in 2025... but we loved Meg Hodgson's show MOONFACE at Unity Theatre last night. Don't worry, there's still science talks a-plenty at the Festival! Something for everyone at #BSF25 🌝
Photo of Meg in drag-style scary moon head and white makeup, making a dramatic gesture in front of a ladder wrapped in foil.Meg in a beige sweater and pants, white moon makeup and headpiece, speaks into a mic. A fellow performer in creepy mask and leopard print trousers sits on a chair.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
We've braved the rain to head out to Kazimier Garden this afternoon to hear Flint Dibble @flintdibble.bsky.social talk on pseudoarchaology and pseudoscience! Kicking it off with the evidence which proves that Ancient Egyptian pyramids really WERE tombs. And, yes, that is his real name... #BSF25
Fairylight lit venue with indoor tree branches, busy audience and Flint in hat and pinkish shirt behind the mic
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
It wouldn't be a science festival without a few big bangs! 🔥💥 We had great fun with the @rigb.org team and our packed out audience at the Tung Auditorium @liverpooluni.bsky.social last night, celebrating 200 years of Ri public engagement with the greatest science demos ever! #BSF25
A demos team member stands behind a big ball of blue fire coming out of a large pipePacked to the brim theatre, with demos team on stage
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
We're kicking off day 2 of #BSF25 at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social with University of Glasgow researcher Dr Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas discussing her work developing tech to connect animals! Can we build an animal internet? 🦜🖥️
Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas presents in a lecture theatre in front of a large photo of herself and her dog
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Thank you to all who joined us for British Science Festival DAY ONE in Liverpool! Here's a few snaps from Dr Liz Pellicano and Robyn Steward's event on embracing autistic joy & local mental health charity Open Door's pop-up. We're here until Sunday! >> www.britishsciencefestival.org #BSF25
Robyn in side profile, wearing a fantastic dark suit jacket, trilby style hat and glasses.Liz smiles, holding a micLiz in dark dress laughs, as Robyn sits with her trumpet, both on stage in front of BSF branded pop-up banners.A large white board invites people to write on it, under the question WHAT GIVES YOU JOY?
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Tonight! In Conversation with Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge. She’ll share insights from her career in science, engineering, innovation, and climate policy. 🕡 18:30–19:30 📍 Victoria Gallery & Museum, #Liverpool Book here! britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Image of Baroness Brown
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Next Fri in Liverpool, join us for the event Outspoken – Rhyme Meets Reason. 🎤 Eight #Liverpool poets + live music, all inspired by science. Hosted by Wordy Lirpa. 📅 12 Sept | 🕣 20:30 | 📍 Bam Boo Brunch & Cocktails Book now! britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Photo of a mic with a blurry backdrop which could be a club of some kind
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Shady billionaires are making plans to colonise the solar system, and our celestial neighbour has something to say about it... MOONFACE is a love letter to the rocky satellite, exploring what it means to be human. Book now! #BSF25 🌝 britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Performer Meg Hodgson in a drag style costume, large moon type headpiece, white clown makeup, a creepy grin, in front of a lamp. Pic by Charley Williams.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Searching for science’s invisible women! Join us at the British Science Festival in #Liverpool for a fascinating talk uncovering the women hidden behind science’s big moments Book your tickets below! britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
18th century woman working with scientific tools.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
The British Science Festival 2025 in #Liverpool with @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social is just around the corner! #BSF25 With nearly 100 FREE events, our brand-new event guide is here to help you choose! Check it out below! britishsciencefestival.org/event-guide
An image of the front cover of an event guide.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Neutrinos are the most abundant massive particles in the universe and are extremely hard to detect. One of the many mysteries surrounding neutrinos is that the three different types of neutrinos can change into each other. The public are the cause of the artwork’s existence... #BSF25
A woman holding a baby in silhouette stands in front of Geist, a large glowing orb surrounded by lights...
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
We agree! Join @gilesyeo.bsky.social at the British Science Festival #BSF25 on Sat 13 Sept. With Jonathan Pettitt @genotripe.bsky.social, their interactive talk explores how new weight loss drugs are altering the outlook on obesity: britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
A surreal and striking image of Prof Yeo in a suit, sitting in a shiny and prestigious wood panelled room with a notebook, looking at the camera while a giant baguette balances on his head with a muffin (American style, not English) balances on one end, and a carton of fries on the other
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
How do weight loss drugs work? Why are they effective? And do they really tackle the obesity crisis? Listen to experts at #BSF25 leading an interactive talk on how these drugs are changing our view on obesity. Book your tickets! britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
A man with a baguette on his head, balancing a muffin and fries.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
📢Exciting announcement! From August 2025, #CRESTAwards are FREE for all young people in Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿! Teachers can apply for Awards using a special code at checkout. Thanks to generous support from The James Weir Foundation. Find all the info you need: www.crestawards.org/about-crest/...
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
How can we build an animal internet? And what does truth mean in the age of AI? Fantastic to see the British Science Festival #BSF25 feature in this month's Your Magazine Liverpool - the city's most widely-read print magazine! Check out the feature on page 29: issuu.com/ymliverpool/...
Photo of a sponsored advert and a half-page feature about the British Science Festival in Your Magazine Liverpool, the image shows Movema's migratory bird themed dance performance
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
🤯 Discover how brilliant minds do stupid things at our science comedy show at the British Science Festival in #Liverpool! 🗓 Fri 12 Sept | 🕡 20:30–22:00 📍 Quirky Quarter 🎟 Book now! britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Image of Rachel Honeyghan-Williams, Erin Beeston, Kate Slade & Freya McGhee.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
🐾 What if animals could go online? Join Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas at #BSF25 to explore how digital worlds connect pets, wildlife & humans. 🗓 Thu 11 Sept, 10:30–11:30 📍 LJMU Redmonds Building 🎟 Book: britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Parrot next to a small digital screen.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
1 in 5 of us are neurodivergent – so why aren't we talking about it more? 👀 Join us at #BSF25 for games and activities challenging stereotypes, created with neurodivergent people across #Liverpool. 📅 10 September 2025 🕛 12:00 PM 📍 Bluecoat – The Bistro britishsciencefestival.org/event/wired-...
A black and white image of a brain that appears like a cloud.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
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! britishsciencefestival.org
Image of quantum physics waves and electrons in bright colours. Jackson Pollock-style paint drops in red, pink, white and maroon.A sculpture that appears like cylinders of ice.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
⚽ 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! britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
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! britishsciencefestival.org
A banner saying 'I was there...Liverpool's Lost Venues'The planets in spaceA group of people walking past a building on the street.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
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! lnkd.in/eUk6E-By
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
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
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
📢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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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
💃🏼 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! www.britishsciencefestival.org
A group of people in leggings, trackies and tshirts, dance, wave arms above heads, and look happy to be starting their day.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
🌝 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
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
🧠 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 👬🏼
A group of young people on a dark theatre stage with black backdrop
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
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 #BSF25
British Science Festival graphic slide, dark bluey purple background, turquoise and pink text. It reads: Get ready, Liverpool! Save the date 10-14 September 2025. Two people at a previous festival have fun with a driving simulator.
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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
For the first time, we partnered with @ucl.ac.uk for a special competition category for students aged 8-18 years old, all about improving the health of our air. Thank you, UCL, and congratulations to our brilliant, creative, winners and runners-up! www.britishscienceweek.org/winners-of-t...
Dark blue graphic slide showing five posters created by competition winners, with BSW logo in corner and Special UCL category on air health as a header.
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