British Science Week - a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) – is here.

Run by us at the British Science Association, British Science Week (6-15 March) provides a platform for encouraging and supporting teachers, science professionals, science communicators and the wider public to produce and participate in STEM events and activities.

This fantastic celebration of science, research and innovation is funded by UK Research and Innovation.

As UK Research and Innovation CEO, Professor Sir Ian Chapman, says in our video below – we believe that science research and innovation are vital to all our lives: “Relevant to everybody, and open to everybody.”

Anyone can organise an event or activity, and the British Science Association helps organisers plan by providing free activity and support resources.

We welcome and support any type of organiser, from schools to community groups, from parents to large organisations. The resulting programme of events is a hugely varied and eclectic mix.

Visit our website’s ‘What’s on’ guide for just a few of this year’s highlights around the UK and online, including the BBC’s Horrible Science Live Lesson, FunLab taking over the Trafford Centre in Manchester, and the Southampton Science and Engineering Festival at our British Science Festival partners, University of Southampton.

Ahead of British Science Week we’ve been running a video campaign on our social channels - 'Are you curious about...' - featuring short video interviews with a diverse group of scientists and STEM professionals on how curiosity shaped their lives and careers and advice for young people thinking about their futures.

And we’ve just launched this year’s Smashing Stereotypes, celebrating eight diverse scientists and their brilliant careers. Head to the British Science Week website, our Instagram page and TikTok for more.

Have a great British Science Week and don’t forget to tag #BSW26 on your platforms, so we can see how you’re celebrating!

Find out more about British Science Week run by the British Science Association