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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Really important new research by one of our sponsors. Outcomes in chemistry are not shaped by individuals' abilities alone - access, progression and a sense of belonging are structured by systemic factors. How can equity and a more socioeconomically inclusive future for chemistry be achieved?

Royal Society of Chemistry@rsc.org · 2mo ago

Getting into a chemistry degree is only the start. Our new Beyond Access report looks at how socioeconomic background impacts progression, retention and belonging for UG chemistry students in the UK: https://rsc.li/4eC5i16 #SEIinChemistry #BeyondAccess #ChemSky

Yesterday in Westminster we held the first evidence session for our new project on AI equity. Thanks to our speakers, attendees, and members, Sadik Al-Hassan MP, and Baroness Delyth Morgan for your contributions. We'll be publishing a short report this summer. www.linkedin.com/posts/appg-o...

Yesterday in Westminster we held the first evidence session for our new project on AI equity. AI has rapidly emerged as the most significant amplifier, and potential accelerator, of inequalities… | ...

Yesterday in Westminster we held the first evidence session for our new project on AI equity. AI has rapidly emerged as the most significant amplifier, and potential accelerator, of inequalities wit...

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"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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We're pleased to announce the launch of our new project investigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) equity in #STEM. A series of deep dives will start with a focus on AI’s role in gendered harms, including biased algorithms, and online abuse: www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/appg-on...

APPG on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM launches new project on AI equity

The APPG on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM has launched a new project investigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) equity in STEM. A series of deep dives will start with a focus on AI’s role in gendered ...

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It's almost British Science Week (6-15 March) and time for our annual (and biggest yet) #SmashingStereotypes campaign celebrating diverse people and careers in science, tech, engineering, and maths! Meet this year's incredible scientists and get inspired: youtu.be/PRXAMfXecb4 #BSW26 #NCW2026

Meet the scientists teaser 2026 | #SmashingStereotypes

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Thank you to everyone who has submitted ideas for inquiry or project subjects and types of activity - our open call ends tomorrow >> www.britishscienceassociation.org/appg-on-di-i...

APPG on D&I in STEM: Call for ideas

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) are opening a call for ideas which will determine the next piece of work for th...

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APPG on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM@stemdandiappg.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Do you have ideas for future activities for our APPG to undertake, or subject areas to focus on, in relation to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion in #STEM? Our call for ideas is open until 11 Dec. Find out more and get in touch: www.britishscienceassociation.org/appg-on-di-i...

Do you have ideas for future activities for our APPG to undertake, or subject areas to focus on, in relation to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion in #STEM? Our call for ideas is open until 11 Dec. Find out more and get in touch: www.britishscienceassociation.org/appg-on-di-i...

APPG on D&I in STEM: Call for ideas

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) are opening a call for ideas which will determine the next piece of work for th...

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Our call for ideas is open. Got ideas about future activities for the group to undertake in relation to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion in STEM? Visit the @britsciassoc.bsky.social site for more information and forms. Closes 11 Dec 2025: www.britishscienceassociation.org/appg-on-di-i...

APPG on D&I in STEM: Call for ideas

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) are opening a call for ideas which will determine the next piece of work for th...

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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org and Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org - two of our APPG supporters - are holding a free webinar on 'Working together to address the barriers for disabled scientists'. Next Tuesday, free to attend! >>

Royal Society of Chemistry@rsc.org · 9mo ago

Join us for a live webinar with @royalsociety.org to see how we can make science more accessible for everyone. Hear from members of our Inclusion and Diversity Committee and watch a panel of invited speakers discuss improving inclusion in STEM. Save the date and the link: rsc.li/4o5uCht #ChemSky

Our call for ideas is open. Got ideas about future activities for the group to undertake in relation to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion in STEM? Visit the @britsciassoc.bsky.social site for more information and forms. Closes 11 Dec 2025: www.britishscienceassociation.org/appg-on-di-i...

APPG on D&I in STEM: Call for ideas

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) are opening a call for ideas which will determine the next piece of work for th...

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Delighted to have been invited to take part in this rountdable discussion on #EDI #data We must be able to measure the things that we want to change. Thx @samanthaniblett.bsky.social for hosting, Prof. Kevin Fenton CBE for chairing, and @stemdandiappg.bsky.social for coordinating!

APPG on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM@stemdandiappg.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Our year-long project on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (#EDI) strategies in the UK’s science and tech sectors has drawn to a close with a new report exploring data collection, analysis and insight. Read our findings and recommendations >> www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/report-...

Our year-long project on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (#EDI) strategies in the UK’s science and tech sectors has drawn to a close with a new report exploring data collection, analysis and insight. Read our findings and recommendations >> www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/report-...

Report highlights disconnect between data collection and action on EDI in UK science and tech sector

A year-long project on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategies in the UK’s science sector – led by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM – has drawn to a clos...

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For the last of our #EDI Strategies in #STEM guest blogs, we asked Dr Lorna Treanor from University of Nottingham to discuss how inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation among, and through, SMEs can be supported. What challenges do SMEs face? www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/support...

Supporting inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation among and through micro, small and medium sized enterprises (M-SMEs)

Dr Lorna Treanor, FRSA, is an Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Nottingham. Specialising in inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation, Lorna’s research ...

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We piloted a new R&I approach in nine schools across England. The results were impressive. Imagine if every student in the had this opportunity. Read and share the report: researchinschools.org/framework/ #STEM #education #EduSky 🧪

Writing for @schoolsweek.bsky.social, our Officer, Dr @laurensullivanmp.bsky.social, discusses persistent educational barriers limiting the UK's #STEM potential, including STEM teacher shortages and inequitable access to triple science at GCSE >> schoolsweek.co.uk/persistent-b...

The Knowledge: Educational barriers to our STEM ambitions

A new parliamentary report reveals that our economic ambitions require changes to our school sector

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As part of our project on #EDI strategies in #STEM, yesterday we held an excellent roundtable discussion on data collection, insight & analysis for diversity & inclusion in STEM. Thank you to our host @samanthaniblett.bsky.social and to @profkevinfenton.bsky.social for chairing the discussion.

Read our blog about our Neurodiversity project. Leah Milner has created some amazing resources and we will ensure that the work continues to ensure actions are embedded @johninnescentre.bsky.social

APPG on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM@stemdandiappg.bsky.social · last yr.

Leah - an experienced Neurodiversity trainer, coach and consultant - joined JIC in 2024 to deliver the Understanding, Valuing and Celebrating #Neurodiversity Project conceived by Head of Science Coordination and Research Culture @cemstevenson.bsky.social, funded by BBSRC’s Connecting Culture fund.

For the latest blog in our 'EDI strategies in STEM' series, we asked Leah Milner-Campbell from @johninnescentre.bsky.social to share insights on moving beyond awareness, to create meaningful change for #Neurodivergent staff and students: www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/from-aw...

From Awareness to Action: Creating Authentic Neurodiversity Support in STEM Workplaces

For this blog - part of a series on EDI strategies hosted by the APPG on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM - we asked Leah Milner-Campbell from the John Innes Centre to share insights on how research inst...

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We're delighted to welcome engineer and Crossbench Member of the House of Lords, Julia Elizabeth King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge, as our 2025-26 President! Baroness Brown joins us in September and will make her Presidential Address at #BSF25: www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/barones...

Baroness Brown appointed 2025-26 President of the British Science Association

The British Science Association has appointed engineer and Crossbench Member of the House of Lords, Julia Elizabeth King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge DBE FREng FRS FMedSci, as its President for 2025/2...

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Congratulations to British Science Association Trustee, and university equalities practitioner, Kevin Coutinho - Kevin has been named an MBE in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours for his work in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion #EDI www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/british...

British Science Association Trustee awarded MBE

British Science Association Trustee and university equalities practitioner, Kevin Coutinho, has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours.

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BSA Honorary Fellow and former Chair of the @stemdandiappg.bsky.social, Chi Onwurah MP, has been made a Dame for her work in Political and Public Service. And former BSA President Prof Jocelyn Bell Burnell was named Companion of Honour (CH) for services to Astronomy and Physics and to Diversity.

Important research by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry on engaging with Gen Z and cultivating a diverse talent pipeline >>

Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry @abpi.bsky.social · last yr.

🚨New report!🚨 🧵'Engaging with Gen Z: cultivating a diverse talent pipeline' explores what drives young people’s career decisions and how best to attract future talent. www.abpi.org.uk/publications... (1/4)

STEM skills shortages are costing the UK economy an estimated £1.5 billion a year. Why are there shortages? And how can the skills 'pipeline' be improved? This new report from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology is a must-read: post.parliament.uk/research-bri...

UK STEM skills pipeline

Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) are important for the UK’s economic future. How can the routes through education and into STEM be improved?

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Thank you @iom3.bsky.social for sharing a summary of our new report on approaches to equality, diversity and inclusion #EDI in #STEM. Published last month, our briefing highlights challenges and offers recommendations for improvement: www.iom3.org/resource/rep...

Report backs diversity for business growth in STEM

Research from the British Science Association explores approaches for equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

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📢 New Report Alert! Exploring advancing #Equality, #Diversity, and #Inclusion (EDI) in the #STEM workforce. It highlights diversity gaps and skills shortages, based on interviews with EDI leads and HR departments at 14 universities and STEM organisations.

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

📢 Today we've published a new report on behalf of the @stemdandiappg.bsky.social which explores the most effective approaches to progressing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and improving representation in the #STEM workforce >> www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/briefin...

EDI makes science better for society by every metric - very proud of the work that @britsciassoc.bsky.social is doing to push this in Parliament and beyond! Follow them and @stemdandiappg.bsky.social for updates 📝

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

📢 Today we've published a new report on behalf of the @stemdandiappg.bsky.social which explores the most effective approaches to progressing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and improving representation in the #STEM workforce >> www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/briefin...

Incredibly important new report out today, from @britsciassoc.bsky.social and @stemdandiappg.bsky.social on EDI Strategies in STEM.…

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

📢 Today we've published a new report on behalf of the @stemdandiappg.bsky.social which explores the most effective approaches to progressing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and improving representation in the #STEM workforce >> www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/briefin...

And finally: the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM is new to BlueSky! The BSA acts as the APPG's secretariat. Follow the APPG on @stemdandiappg.bsky.social for briefings, blogs, EDI in STEM news and more. Also now on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/app...

In the current challenging climate for introducing or developing EDI strategies, it's vital that evidence on the benefits to EVERYONE – employees, employers, and wider society – continues to be heard, and discussion on challenges and plans to overcome these are had. Read our new briefing below:

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

📢 Today we've published a new report on behalf of the @stemdandiappg.bsky.social which explores the most effective approaches to progressing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and improving representation in the #STEM workforce >> www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/briefin...