Open Call for proposals – Do you have an idea to engage public audiences with science and research?
Anyone can propose an event and the Festival celebrates science in its broadest sense. We are looking for proposals from individuals, researchers, industry professionals, artists, writers, organisations, charities, academic institutions, and more. We aim to programme a range of formats from talks to drop-in activities and creative content that challenges perceptions of what science is and can be.
The Festival is free and open to all, but content should be appropriate for an adult (16+ audience).
More information, including how to submit a proposal, can be found here: https://www.britishscienceassociation.org/open-call. The deadline for proposals is 23.59 20 January 2025.
Award Lecture nominations – Are you, or do you know, an exceptional early career researcher?
Every year the British Science Association asks for applications for the seven Award Lectureships available to early career academics who are skilled at engaging people with their research. These Award Lectures aim to promote open and informed discussion of science and related disciplines. Awards are available in seven different areas:
- Social sciencesÂ
- Engineering, technology and industry Â
- Environmental sciencesÂ
- Agricultural, biological and medical sciencesÂ
- Physical sciences and mathematicsÂ
- Digital innovationÂ
- Science and the artsÂ
More information, including the application process can be found here: https://www.britishscienceassociation.org/award-lectures.
As well as presenting their lecture at the British Science Festival, Award winners will also receive public speaking coaching and a £250 honorarium.
The deadline for applications is 23.59 on 11 December 2024.