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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

ASDC Conference 2026: Who cares about science? Last chance to buy your tickets! Deadline - 29th Sept. www.sciencecentres.org.uk/asdc-nationa... Explore the full programme asdc2026.sched.com #ASDC26 #ScienceCentresForOurFuture #SciComm #ScienceAndDiscovery #STEM

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ASDC Conference 2026: Who cares about science?

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Following our AGM, we welcome Sue Wardle CEO @techniquest.org to the ASDC Board, with continuing trustees John Bull, Jo Quinton-Tulloch and Laurence Butler working with fellow trustees to support ASDC’s ambition for the UK's science and discovery sector. www.sciencecentres.org.uk/news/asdc-ce...

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ASDC celebrates commitment and welcomes new perspectives

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

What if the question isn’t whether people care about science, but why, when and who gets to care? These questions run right through the #ASDC26 programme - now live! sciencecentres.org.uk/asdc-nationa... 14-15th Oct @techniquest.org #ScienceEngagement #SciComm #PublicEngagement #STEMconference

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The fight to protect @jodrellbank.bsky.social's telescope has shone a light on the UK's 28 science and discovery centres facing a £180m infrastructure challenge over the next 5 years. Richard Morrison @thetimes.com examines what’s at stake for hands-on science www.thetimes.com/culture/art/...

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Are we really going to abandon Jodrell Bank and the Eden Project?

The famous Cheshire observatory is one of several science centres around the country that face imminent disaster due to buck-passing by the government

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Our August newsletter is out! Featuring a first-look at this year's ASDC Conference programme 👀 mailchi.mp/sciencecentr...

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Conference special: Programme & keynotes revealed | Apply for a bursary | Sept ASDC events

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Museums Association @museumsassociation.org · 03/08/2026

News | Updated safeguarding guidance addresses generative AI concerns Kids in Museums offers advice on using images of children on websites and social media

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Updated safeguarding guidance addresses generative AI concerns - Museums Association

Kids in Museums offers advice on using images of children on websites and social media

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

VOTE FOR OUR NEXT COMMITTEE Read about the candidates who have stepped forward to be our new Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and General Officers and cast your votes to elect our new committee before midday 16 July. forms.gle/4zauagKk6fyu...

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🎟️ Early bird rate for #ASDC26 closes TOMORROW 🎟️ This is your last chance to save £35 per ticket for the ASDC Conference 2026, as our early bird rate closes at 5:30pm tomorrow (30th June)! Find out more and buy tickets here: www.sciencecentres.org.uk/asdc-nationa... Unsure about coming? Read on ⬇️

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Full support from ASDC for this call to halt funding cuts to astronomy and particle physics research.

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🚨 Last chance to submit your proposals for #ASDC26! 🚨 If you want your idea to be part of our conference programme this October, you only have until 5:30pm on this Wednesday 17th June to submit your ideas! Go go go: www.sciencecentres.org.uk/asdc-nationa...

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

This #LondonTechWeek we're asking 'how does the public really feel about AI?' Find out in the latest national science engagement programme run by 15 of the UK's science centres, museums and outreach organisations www.sciencecentres.org.uk/news/how-doe... #AISummit2026 #AIforGood #SciComm

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Over 70,000 people explore artificial intelligence through national ‘Demystifying AI’ programme

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

📢 Call for submissions! 📢 Passionate about public engagement, science communication or the informal science education sector? Got an idea for a conference session on the theme of 'Who cares about science?' We want to hear from you! ⬇️

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

It's Volunteers' Week, and we want to shout out our ASDC Trustees. We massively appreciate the ways they guide and challenge our strategic direction, continually supporting us to grow and thrive. ❤️ Want to celebrate your volunteers? Nominate them for our Volunteer Awards! (1/2)

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Upcoming ASDC events! May Members' Forum: Sector data trends and insights (13th May, 2-3pm) June Members' Forum: Launching the Volunteer Awards (3rd June, 2-3pm) Conference 2026: Who cares about science? Early bird tickets + group offers + call for submissions #ASDC26 sciencecentres.org.uk/events

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Events and training

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Who cares about science? This is the question we'll be discussing at the ASDC Conference 2026, 14th-15th October @techniquest.org, Wales. Join STEM education specialists, public engagement professionals, sci-comms, researchers, industry leaders & funders #ASDC26 sciencecentres.org.uk/asdc-nationa...

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Institute of Physics @iop.org · 03/03/2026

The Science Teaching Survey 2026 is open! If you work in education, you know the challenges better than anyone so we want to hear from you. Take 15 mins to complete the survey. Your answers will tell us what to focus on and shape our support. 📆 Survey closes 27 March 🔗 bit.ly/4aZ5OU6

Promotional image for "The Science Teaching Survey 2026" by the Royal Society of Chemistry, featuring logos of The Royal Society, Royal Society of Biology, IOP Institute of Physics, and ASE. Includes colorful abstract shapes. Text reads: "What's missing in science education? Tell us what you need."

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Calling all ASDC members! 🔁 Ever thought about doing a science centre staff swap? 🔁 In March's forum we'll be discussing how to harness our network through project-linked staff swaps and self-directed member tours. Wednesday 4th March, 2-3pm Register ⬇️ www.sciencecentres.org.uk/events/asdc-...

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ASDC March Members' Forum: Member tours and staff swaps

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

JOSH AWARD 2026 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! The winner of this national award in science communication and engagement will develop and deliver a new project to run at Science Festivals, Science Discovery Centres, or other outreach events. Full details at big.uk.com/josh/ Deadline 10 April 2026.

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

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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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Today is UNESCO's International Day of Women and Girls in Science! This year, with funding from UK Space Agency, science and discovery centres around the UK are running events to spotlight women in science and encourage girls to see themselves as scientists.

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

A quick reminder of the upcoming ASDC events for project partners, members and the wider public engagement community. For timings, further details and to register please visit the events and training page on our website - www.sciencecentres.org.uk/events/

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

"SDCs are not optional extras, but vital national assets" An incredible speech delivered by @stevewitherdenmp.bsky.social at the Westminster Hall debate yesterday. We were glued to Parliament TV 👀 Watch again here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Tomorrow (14th January), 2.30pm-4pm, a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of Science and Discovery Centres on national science and technology priorities is set to take place. Tune in to the live stream on the Parliament Live website: www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons Find out more in the thread ⬇️

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

We're pleased to announce the launch of a new national science engagement programme 'Demystifying AI'! Fifteen organisations have received funding to support young people, families, schools and communities to understand AI in everyday life and careers and skills development in AI. Read more 🔽

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Astronomer Royal for Scotland | Catherine Heymans @astroroyalscot.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Huge thanks to @sciencecentres.bsky.social for making this child-friendly feedback collection resource public. If you want to try it out yourself, you can download it here: inclusion.sciencecentres.org.uk/evaluating-i...

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Colour-in mood characters

An engaging and fun way to consider and express emotions and involvement in sessions. This chart explores whether participants felt inspired, excited, or bored, left out and out-of-depth.With particip...

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Final call for the 'Navigating eco-anxiety together' session tomorrow, Wed 10th Dec (10-12pm), with speakers Dr Caroline Hickman and Dr Helen Featherstone. This free online event is open to all ASDC members. Register now 👇 www.sciencecentres.org.uk/events/navig...

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Navigating eco-anxiety together

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

❄️ Come along to the ASDC Festive Forum! ❄️ We'll be celebrating the season with - 🚀 An announcement of mini space engagement grants 🎙️ The premiere of ASDC's audio time capsule (as recorded at this year's conference) ✨ Highlights from the year ❓ A festive fun quiz Register here: tktp.as/EHKJIQ

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December Members’ Forum: The Festive Forum

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Today, 25th Nov, we delivered an open letter to Sir Keir Starmer, Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall, and Science Minister Lord Vallance calling on the Government to recognise science and discovery centres as a core part of the UK’s scientific, educational and cultural infrastructure.

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BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK @big-stem-network.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

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

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

We’re celebrating #NationalEngineeringDay ⚡ @raeng.org.uk just launched the AI-Z of Engineering – a modern, future focused guide to engineering careers. Explore the breadth and creativity of engineering roles and see how they could evolve over the next 25 years via thisisengineering.org.uk

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

STAND UP FOR SCIENCE! ☝ Please support the #ScienceCentresForOurFuture campaign by signing our open letter calling on the Government to recognise science and discovery centres as part of the UK’s scientific and cultural ecosystem. Sign now sciencecentres.org.uk/openletter20...

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

This week, we submitted a ‘Budget Representation’ to HM Treasury calling for a fairer funding settlement for the UK's science and discovery centres that are INELIGIBLE for the infrastructure funds provided by DCMS, DSIT or DfE for comparable organisations.

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

☕ Time for a cuppa and a peruse of our October newsletter? We think so. This edition comes with a small ask - to sign our open letter to support the sector. Read on for a job call out, an exciting speaker announcement, and invites to brilliant upcoming events. ⬇️ mailchi.mp/sciencecentr...

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Are you a freelance Project Manager with experience in AI? We're looking for an exceptional individual to manage a new national STEM project ‘Demystifying AI – from algorithms to everyday life’. Part-time (1 day/wk) in Bristol. www.sciencecentres.org.uk/jobs/freelan... #STEMjobs #AIjobs #SciComm

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

A huge thank you to @astroroyalscot.bsky.social for sharing this wonderful post asking everyone who enjoys science and wants to support the science centre sector to sign our #openletter 👇 If you haven't already pls do sign it!

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

The ASDC Sept newsletter is out (later than usual to include 2 major events!) Read all about the Science Centre for Our Future campaign and this year's conference full of celebrations @mediamuseum.bsky.social in Bradford #CityofCulture2025 #ASDC25 #scicomm mailchi.mp/sciencecentr...

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

From our annual conference to a roundtable in the House of Commons, September has been quite the month at ASDC! Read this month's newsletter to find out why we need your signature, how your organisation can apply for a new grant opportunity, and much more. 🔽 mailchi.mp/sciencecentr...

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ASDC25 Photos & highlights | Science Centres for Our Future roundtable | Oct & Nov forums

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Conor Jon Ellis @conorjonellis.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Really phenomenal @sciencecentres.bsky.social conference this week at @sciencemuseum.org.uk group’s National Science and Media Museum - both in professional to party modes! Thank you team ASDC ☺️ #ScienceCentresForOurFuture

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Dr Sarah Bearchell 🌻 @sarahbearchell.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

I'm reading this at the moment (I know, what took me so long?!). Alom has a lovely readable style, full of curiosity and great explanations. Worth a read for science centre explainers too. What a lovely offer! @associationscied.bsky.social @sciencecentres.bsky.social

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Dr Sarah Bearchell 🌻 @sarahbearchell.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Science Centres and their outreach teams are often the first scientists children encounter and they aim to build long term community relationships too. However, they do not receive goverment financial support in the same way as conventional museums and other cultural centres. This needs to change.

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Thank you to our patron @profaliceroberts.bsky.social for sharing our open letter. Science and discovery centres are facing a lack of financial support. We are calling on the Government to implement policy changes that safeguard the sector's future. Sign it ⬇️ www.sciencecentres.org.uk/openletter/

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Science Centres for our Future Open Letter

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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Please add your name to our open letter urging Ministers to act now lnkd.in/ejJ2nrva 3/3

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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

They’re excluded from Government support that's available for other museums, art galleries and theatres. The Association of Science and Discovery Centres is calling on the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to safeguard these vital institutions for the next generation… 2/3

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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

For over 25 years, science and discovery centres have been at the heart of inspiring millions of people to explore, question, and be part of UK science and technology. But they're seriously under threat… 1/3

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Gaia Vince @wanderinggaia.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Keep the UKs brilliant science centres open to inspire the next generations of children. Sign the letter www.sciencecentres.org.uk/openletter/

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Science Centres for our Future Open Letter

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Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) @sciencecentres.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

We've made it to Bluesky! Give us a follow for updates from our network of science centres, museums, and outreach organisations across the UK. We'll be posting about events, campaigns, and nationwide projects. Any suggestions for who we should follow? Let us know! 🔽

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