An annual ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths! 🗓️ 7-16 March 2025. Run by @BritSciAssoc Supported by @UKRI_News

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To kick off the 2025 Engage Teacher Network, join a panel of teachers for an interactive session where you can get advice on how to prepare for & run an impactful British Science Week. 📅2 June, 4pm 📍Zoom eventbrite.com/cc/engage-tea… #EngageConf25
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The dates for the next British Science Week have been announced 🤩! #BSW26 will take place 6-15 March. Keep your eyes peeled for the announcement of the theme, coming soon 👀. britishscienceweek.org/ #BSW26
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The Popular Vote for the #BSW25 poster competitions are now open! There are 2 votes this year, for the Change & adapt and the @UCLEngineering competitions. Head to the Facebook albums and 'like' your favourites! 📅Deadline 4pm Monday 19 May Vote here: facebook.com/ScienceWeekUK
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📢The #BSW25 poster competition closes tomorrow! Each school can submit the 5 best 'Change & adapt'-themed posters, and there are loads of brilliant prizes to be won! Find all the info you need about how to enter the competition here, don't miss out: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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The special poster competition category for secondary & older primary students closes tomorrow! This exciting new category with @UCLEngineering is all about inventions & ideas to make sure our air is clean. Find all the info and apply here: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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📢Secondary students! @UCLEngineering researchers are excited to see your posters on clean air. Sanjoli Mathur, a Senior Research Associate on the Air Safety Implemention team encourages you to trust the creative process. 📅Submit by 17 April. britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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There is just one week left to submit posters for the @UCLEngineering poster competition category for #BSW25! Remember, secondary students can enter this category this year. Find all the info and apply here by 17 April: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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You have one left week to submit your pupils' posters for the #BSW25 poster competition! The theme for the competition is 'Change & adapt' - this could cover all sorts of #STEM topics from animal adaptations to changing technology! Find all the info: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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Introducing our brand-new Smashing Stereotypes discussion pack for 2025! 🎉 Crafted to assist educators, parents, and individuals interested in exploring STEM jobs, you can share the #SmashingStereotypes 2025 campaign with the people around you. britishscienceweek.org/smash…
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We've had such a great response to the #BSW25 poster competition so far, that we've decided to extend the deadline to allow more schools to submit their posters! 📅The new deadline is 17 April. Find all the info you need here: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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Young people aged 3-19 can enter our nationwide poster competition(s!) for #BSW25🖌️! They'll be in with the chance of winning some brilliant #STEM prizes, including engineering challenge cards from @foundationdyson. Enter by 17 April. Click here: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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If your pupils and students haven't finished their #BSW25 posters yet for our competition, don't worry! We've extended the deadline for submissions to 17 April. Find all the info you need about submitting here: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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📢Secondary students! @UCLEngineering researchers are excited to see your posters on clean air. Sanjoli Mathur, a Senior Research Associate on the Air Safety Implemention team encourages you to trust the creative process. 📅Submit by 17 April. britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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📢#Teachers! 🚨The deadline for the #BSW25 poster competition has been extended!🚨 The new deadline for entries is 17 April - giving you an extra two weeks to collect and submit your pupils' posters. Find all the info here: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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We have science-tastic prizes to give to the winners of our #BSW25 poster competition! Young people will receive Hoopla and Whizz Pop Bang magazines from @whizzpopbangmag! 📅Apply by 3 April. Click here for all the info: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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Secondary students, UCL researchers hope to see as many fresh ideas as possible from young people for our #BSW25 poster competition! Yujie Hu, PhD student from UCL encourages young people to think out of the box! 📅Submit now britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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Part of the fabulous prize haul for the #BSW25 poster competition is a @SmartairUk SA600 Air Purifier for the winner's school. The theme is 'Change & adapt' - the sky's the limit for ideas! Click below and apply by 3 April: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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Young people aged 3-19 can enter our nationwide poster competition(s!) for #BSW25🖌️and be in with the chance of winning some brilliant #STEM prizes. @gls_education have kindly donated some fantastic science-themed toys & games😍. 📅Enter by 3 April. britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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Children who enter the #BSW25 poster competition will be in with a chance of winning a Tots Incredible Creature box, kindly donated by @TheCuriosityBox! 📅Enter by 3 April. Find all the info here: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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We're looking seeing the brilliant entries to the #BSW25 poster competition! This year’s theme is ‘Change & adapt’, - young people can think outside the box. This year's winners could receive a science museum-themed jigsaw🧩 from @OrchardToys! britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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A great way for children to get involved in #BSW25 is to enter the poster competition🖍️! Lucky winners could receive a DIY flashlight kit from @AmbessaPlay! Find all the info here: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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📢#Secondaryteachers! Students aged 8-19 can enter a special poster competition category in partnership with @UCLEngineering for #BSW25. Here is why Dr Ahmed El-Sayed from @UCLEngineering thinks young people will have great ideas! 📅Apply by 3 April britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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Any young person aged 3-19 can enter our nationwide poster competitions for #BSW25🖌️and be in with the chance of winning some fabulous science-themed prizes, including books from @QuestFriendz! Enter by 3 April. Click here: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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We have some brilliant prizes for the winners of the #BSW25 poster competition! @natgeokidsuk have kindly donated magazines subscriptions for National Geographic Kids and National Geographic Little Kids and science kits. Click here to enter: britishscienceweek.org/plan-… @NatGeo
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We have science-tastics prizes to give to the winners of our #BSW25 poster competition! @VITTAEducation have kindly donated two microscopes 🔬! 📅Apply by 3 April. Click here for all the info: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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Young people who enter the #BSW25 poster competitions this year could win some cool space notebooks, kindly donated by @atomsastronauts 👩‍🚀! 📅Enter by 3 April. britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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Part of the fabulous prize haul for the #BSW25 poster competition a selection of fun #STEM books from @millgate_books📚! The theme is 'Change & adapt' so students can explore their favourite scientific topic! 📅Click below and apply by 3 April: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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A brilliant way for children to get involved in #BSW25 is to enter the poster competition🖍️! Lucky winners could receive loads of great merchandise from the @UKSpaceAcademy including mugs, rulers and badges. Find all the info here: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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This year, older primary pupils have the choice of entering the #BSW25 'Change & adapt'-themed competition or the special @UCLEngineering category! They have the chance to put ideas about keeping air clean in front of scientists! Find all the info: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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Thank you for being part of our #SmashingStereotypes campaign for #BSW25! This year, we spotlighted incredible individuals breaking barriers in STEM, from astronomy to neuroscience and climate action. Huge thanks to our profiles for sharing their journeys!
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Creating posters lets young people explore their chosen area of #STEM🎨. Have your students enter the #BSW25 poster competition - they could win some science kits from Playpress Toys! Enter by 3 April: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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Meet Kay Pirali, a Project Engineering Manager at @urencoglobal turning innovative engineering solutions from idea to reality. #SmashingStereotypes #BSW25 Read her story here! britishscienceweek.org/smash…
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We're looking seeing the brilliant entries to the #BSW25 poster competition! This year’s theme is ‘Change & adapt’, - young people can think outside the box. This year's winners could receive a £50 voucher for the British Science Museum from @VICTAUK. britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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Meet Bex Sutton, who develops sustainable energy solutions at @urencoglobal. Her curiosity about everyday processes and sustainability fuels her passion for #STEM. Read her story! britishscienceweek.org/smash…
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The poster competition is back for #BSW25! We have loads of brilliant science-themed prizes for all the ages, including subscriptions to @okido_official magazine. Find all the info here: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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Meet Andre Skepple, the visionary CEO and founder of FullSpektrum! His app tackles learning difficulties and diverse learning styles in education, drawing inspiration from his own experiences. #SmashingStereotypes #BSW25 Watch his story! ⬇️ piped.video/watch?v=PHVUfkYF…
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Creating posters lets young people explore their chosen area of #STEM🎨. Have your students enter the #BSW25 poster competition - they could win some fantastic science-themed books from @sigmascience! Enter by 3 April: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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📢Exciting news - for #BSW25, young people aged up to 19 can enter the poster competition! We've partnered with @UCLEngineering to create a special category for students to present inventions & ideas all about clean air🌫️. Find all the info here: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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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! piped.video/watch?v=EABmxEgg…
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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 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! piped.video/watch?v=Ph8RDmZy…
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📢Calling all #Welshteachers 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿! This year, @NFUEducation are hosting one of the Science Farm Live lessons in Welsh! Join tomorrow for a Welsh-language live lesson for KS2 and KS3 pupils on amazing adaptations. Register free here: nfu.continuumlearn.com/
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We have science-tastics prizes to give to the winners of our #BSW25 poster competition! @FunScienceUK have donated a BBC Microbit Quick start kit! 📅Apply by 3 April. Click here: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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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 piped.video/watch?v=Jlw3SCL2…
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If you haven't already, register for your free spot at @Tech_She_Can's live lesson for #BSW25, happening tomorrow at 9.30am😍! This lesson is designed for KS2 pupils, and will explore how AI could help create a greener future🌳. Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
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There are 2 Science Farm LIVE lessons tomorrow, as part of @NFUEducation's #BSW25 celebrations! Login at 11am for lower KS2 pupils to learn how farm animals & plants are adapted to their environment🐄. Login at 2pm for upper KS2. Register free here: nfu.continuumlearn.com/
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Any young person aged 3-19 can enter our nationwide poster competitions for #BSW25🖌️and be in with the chance of winning some fabulous science-themed prizes, including SEE & EAT books about vegetables! Thanks @UniofReading Enter by 3 April. Click here: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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Any young person aged 3-19 can enter our nationwide poster competitions for #BSW25🖌️and be in with the chance of winning some fabulous science-themed prizes, including SEE & EAT books about vegetables! Thanks @UniofReading Enter by 3 April. Click here: britishscienceweek.org/plan-…
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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 piped.video/watch?v=YwGrjxvb…
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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 piped.video/watch?v=I8XIvsLG…
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