Announcing our exciting new arts commissions for the British Science Festival, with @unisouthampton.bsky.social and three of Southampton's top cultural institutions! 🌊 The Ocean Remembers 🛹 The Skate Equation 🤖 Generate: Creative Responses to AI Research britishsciencefestival.org/new-commissi...

Commissions bring science and arts together for British Science Festival | British Science Festival

Three leading Southampton arts organisations will premiere new work fusing research, creativity and performance as part of the British Science Festival, taking place across the city this September.

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We’re proud to support the next generation of scientists at the Future Chemistry Hub, 16–17 Sept, as part of the British Science Festival at @unisouthampton.bsky.social. Great to see it featured in Lab News: cutt.ly/4yi9fTcd #SciSky #AcademicSky #ChemSky #EduSky #Edchat 🧪 @britsciassoc.bsky.social

Future Chemistry Hub: From bench to AI - Laboratory News

Southampton University’s contribution to this year’s British Science Festival emphasises enjoyment and real-world experimentation to showcase how new

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Announcing our exciting new arts commissions for the British Science Festival, with @unisouthampton.bsky.social and three of Southampton's top cultural institutions! 🌊 The Ocean Remembers 🛹 The Skate Equation 🤖 Generate: Creative Responses to AI Research britishsciencefestival.org/new-commissi...

Commissions bring science and arts together for British Science Festival | British Science Festival

Three leading Southampton arts organisations will premiere new work fusing research, creativity and performance as part of the British Science Festival, taking place across the city this September.

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On Sat 19th Sept #southamptoncityartgallery 12-1pm join the Microbes Unmasked workshop with Dr Sandra Wilks & @ukbiofilms.bsky.social #BSF2026 Get creative with microbial art 🎨🖌️& uncover how these tiny organisms can actually protect against disease🦠🧫❤️ Book tickets now👇 @britsciassoc.bsky.social

Microbes unmasked | British Science Festival

This workshop runs from 12.00 – 13.00 You might find microbes in mud, but it’s not a dirty word! Found across soil, water and all animals, microbes are essential to our daily living…

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We are very excited to be a part of the @britsciassoc.bsky.social festival this year 🥳 More details to follow!!!

Delighted to chat with Hannah Russell, CEO @britsciassoc.bsky.social about the 2026 Public Attitudes to Science survey, representation in STEM, trust in science, what young people are saying, and more! 🎧 Listen now: lnkd.in/etwsYPri #FSTpodcast

Incredibly well-deserved recognition for Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah CBE, British Science Association Honorary Fellow (2021). Rosamund's honorary doctorate recognises her tireless work pushing for change following her daughter Ella's death due to illegal levels of air pollution near their home.

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We were proud to present Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah CBE with an honorary Doctor of Science, nominated by Professor Sir Stephen Holgate in recognition of her clean air campaign. Read more: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/07...

On 19th Sept @britsciassoc.bsky.social festival join @theeliaslab.bsky.social @clarkinbonebiol.bsky.social @owenrackham.bsky.social & other researchers🔬, artists🎨poets schools 🎓 to explore how AI & 3D imaging are uncovering hidden diseases in our bones 🦴 and detecting cancer earlier 👇#bsf2026

Invisible illness through AI eyes | British Science Festival

This drop in event runs from 11.00 – 17.00 AI has the potential to transform our understanding of hidden diseases. Doctors use specialist medical imaging to uncover what’s beneath the skin – think X…

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Biological Sciences@sotonbiosciences.bsky.social · last mo.

We are very excited to be a part of the @britsciassoc.bsky.social festival this year 🥳 More details to follow!!!

Congratulations to our incoming President, Professor Dame Wendy Hall @unisouthampton.bsky.social, winner of the @raeng.org.uk's Sir Frank Whittle Medal - recognising her achievements over a five decade career leading the development of web science: www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/2026-27...

2026-27 British Science Association President Dame Wendy Hall wins Royal Academy of Engineering medal

Professor Dame Wendy Hall DBE FREng FRS, Regius Professor of Computer Science at the University of Southampton, has received one of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s most prestigious awards. Dame Wen...

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👀 How well do you know Southampton? Discover the city from a new perspective at the British Science Festival this September. We’ve got lots of events planned which explore Southampton's history, communities, identity and future. Read the blog. britishsciencefestival.org/get-to-know-...

Get to know Southampton at the British Science Festival 2026 | British Science Festival

Discover Southampton from a new perspective, exploring its hidden history, vibrant communities, distinctive identity, and plans for the future.

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There's a little over two months to go until the British Science Festival #BSF26 arrives in Southampton, in partnership with @unisouthampton.bsky.social! Local residents might spot us in the Daily Echo this week with some of our programme highlights... www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/2624608...

Book your British Science Festival tickets NOW!

Europe’s longest-running science festival is coming to Southampton, with lots of free events, exhibitions, performances and installations for you…

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How do weight loss drugs work and are they safe? At last year's British Science Festival in Liverpool, @gilesyeo.bsky.social gave a fascinating talk (and demonstration!) about their mechanisms and therapeutic role for obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHDk...

Prof Giles Yeo - Gut Feeling: How new weight loss drugs work - 2025 British Science Festival

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There's a little over two months to go until the British Science Festival #BSF26 arrives in Southampton, in partnership with @unisouthampton.bsky.social! Local residents might spot us in the Daily Echo this week with some of our programme highlights... www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/2624608...

Book your British Science Festival tickets NOW!

Europe’s longest-running science festival is coming to Southampton, with lots of free events, exhibitions, performances and installations for you…

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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.

The programme for this year's Festival is now live! Some wonderful events and activities across the city - and everything is free! Get booking now 🎟️🧪🧬🔬 #southampton #science #festival

British Science Association@britsciassoc.bsky.social · last mo.

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

BIG NEWS! 📣 This September, Southampton will host the #BritishScienceFestival, five days of events exploring the ideas shaping our world, in areas like AI and robotics, health, climate change, the future of food and sustainability, and much more! >>> jhg.art/events/briti... #BSF2026 #Southampton

We are very excited to be a part of the @britsciassoc.bsky.social festival this year 🥳 More details to follow!!!

University of Southampton@unisouthampton.bsky.social · last mo.

The @britsciassoc.bsky.social Festival is coming to Southampton and the programme is live 🔬 🗓️ 16–20 September 2026 🎟️ Free tickets now available Join us for one of the UK’s biggest celebrations of science, browse and book events here 👉 https://britishsciencefestival.pulse.ly/qu115wdmak

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

The @britsciassoc.bsky.social Festival is coming to Southampton and the programme is live 🔬 🗓️ 16–20 September 2026 🎟️ Free tickets now available Join us for one of the UK’s biggest celebrations of science, browse and book events here 👉 https://britishsciencefestival.pulse.ly/qu115wdmak

Keep an eye on our social media channels and @unisouthampton.bsky.social's tomorrow, we've got some exciting news coming! 🦈🔬🍝🐕🎶🤖🌊 #BSF26

The British Science Association welcomes the new Women in Research Charter, announced today by the Government to deliver paid family leave and flexible working support for women in research. Find out more and read comment from our Chief Executive Hannah Russell: www.gov.uk/government/n...

Improved family leave and flexible working to signal step change in support for women researchers

More than 50 UK organisations back charter to deliver paid family leave and flexible working support for women in research.

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Congratulations, and welcome! We're really looking forward to hosting the Festival with @unisouthampton.bsky.social in September! #BSF26

University of Southampton@unisouthampton.bsky.social · last mo.

We're delighted to welcome Professor Charlie Jeffery CBE as our new Vice-Chancellor and President. Currently Vice-Chancellor at University of York, he will take up the position on Oct 1, shortly after Southampton hosts the British Science Festival. See more: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/06...

There's just a couple of weeks to go until we announce our British Science Festival #BSF26 programme - this year hosted by @unisouthampton.bsky.social. It's great to see the Festival feature in Southampton City Council's 'Summer in the City' line-up of events! www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/2618619...

Southampton launches Summer in the City campaign for third year

Southampton has launched its Summer in the City campaign, promising a season full of culture, entertainment, and community events.

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Regius Professor of Computer Science at @unisouthampton.bsky.social, Dame Wendy Hall, is our President for 2026-27! Dame Wendy will give her Presidential Address, a conversation on the future of AI, at this year's British Science Festival #BSF26: www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/ai-expe...

AI expert Dame Wendy Hall appointed 2026-27 President of the British Science Association

The British Science Association has announced Regius Professor of Computer Science at the University of Southampton, Dame Wendy Hall, as its new President for 2026-27.

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We're hiring! The British Science Association is looking for a Grants and Learning Manager (fixed term until Dec 2027) to join our Grants Team in delivering The Ideas Fund. Applications close at midnight on Sunday 5th July 2026. All the details: www.britishscienceassociation.org/grants-and-l...

Grants and Learning Manager

The British Science Association is seeking to appoint someone on a fixed term contract to the end of December 2027, to join our Grants Team in delivering The Ideas Fund, an exciting programme which lo...

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Canine comms, the psychology of eating, genome secrets, sustainable farming, the deep sea, AI intimacies... We're looking forward to this year's Section Presidents' addresses at the British Science Festival 2026! #BSF26 Southampton | 16-20 Sept www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/announc...

Announcing our British Science Festival 2026 Section Presidents

The British Science Association has announced the Scientific Section Presidents for the 2026 British Science Festival, which takes place from 16-20 September in Southampton, hosted by the University o...

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Come and work at this year's British Science Festival #BSF26 in Southampton! We're recruiting Festival Ambassadors, Event Assistants, AV/IT Assistants, Evaluation Assistants and Building Managers - all paid positions this September: www.britishscienceassociation.org/current-vacancies-at-the-bsa

Current vacancies at the BSA

Find out about the current opportunities to work at the British Science Association.

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Featuring brilliant scientists from our recent #SmashingStereotypes campaign, the latest BBC Radio Wales Science Cafe programme focuses on scientists with disabilities and explores disability research. Thank you @smeekings.bsky.social, Nic Bonne, Rugile Sestokaite! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Science Café - Championing Disability - BBC Sounds

Adam shines a light on scientists with disabilities and explores disability research.

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Lots happening at the @royalsociety.org this summer! Come

Six weeks to go until the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition 2026 | Royal Society

The full line up of talks, hands-on activities and screenings has been announced for the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition, an annual celebration of cutting-edge science from across the UK.

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Class 1 and 2 have enjoyed identifying wild and garden plants in Science. We used our knowledge from plants we identified on the farm, in the school garden, and at home to help us learn even more about the world around us! #ks1stc #sciencestc #lovestc @britsciassoc.bsky.social

"If clinical trials underpinning a new drug excluded women and ethnic minorities, we would call it scientifically invalid - why are we calling the equivalent in #AI merely 'a concern’?" Read our new blog by biomedical scientist Bamidele Farinre: www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/from-la...

From laboratory to legislation: Why AI equity is a safety requirement

As the APPG on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM begins a new project on AI and equity, this guest blog by chartered biomedical scientist and STEM policy orchestrator Bamidele Farinre explores the impact ...

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