British Science Week: How Can You be Involved?

British Science week; an entire week where people from around the world get together to embrace, indulge, and celebrate in all aspects of science. From 10-19 March the world is brought closer together, by the wonder of science and everything it includes; from the biology of bees to the science of springs!

With events happening all over Britain, there are plenty of opportunities to stimulate the mind and participate in several exciting activities and events. There is still time to get to an event, as the festival is running all week, and you can even organise an event yourself via the BSA. Even if you aren’t planning to visit this year, at least you have plenty of time to prepare for next year. We have pin-pointed a few ways that you can get involved in the week of British science celebrations!

Penguin Watch!

The citizen science project at the BSW this year, is all things penguin! They have collaborated with ‘Zooniverse’ on a visual project, to be able to monitor penguins at over 100 sites! With the help of you and the rest of the public, the plan is to annotate thousands of images of penguins and their habitats from over the past 3 years. By doing this and taking part in the penguin watch, you can assist in understanding the species and improving conservation. Your analysis of the images can speed up the process from the extraction process. You can get started by visiting their website www.penguinwatch.org. The citizen science project differs every year, but no matter what you can be involved!

Run or Organise an Event

The British Science Week wouldn’t be able to happen if it wasn’t for people, like you, being pro-active and running activities.  It isn’t as difficult as you might think to take a little time and effort, and you could then be influencing and teaching aspiring scientists. There are a few points you should consider before delving into organisation. Consider what your main objective is, who you audience is and what your teaching subject is. Other important factors are your budget, location, and promotion.

Organising an event or activity for BSW can be a lot of fun, and doesn’t have to take up a huge chunk of your time. Even if you don’t have much experience, and think therefore you shouldn’t take part; well your wrong! We have many resources to help you well on your way, and can even provide presenters and teachers if you require. There are many more helpful tips on the official sites, online guide.  No matter the size of your plans; from a science quiz for your students to a hired hall and a seminar; the limits are endless.

Sponsor BSW

The BSW provides an amazing stand for stimulation and support, reaching over a million participants every year. They offer a range of corporate partnerships, such as an associate sponsorship, or a sponsor of a specific activity or component of the week. This could be including the competitions, behind the scenes or digital badges. Being a sponsor and helping the British Science Week comes with many benefits, ranging from great branding opportunities to employee engagement.

The week-long celebrations don’t just commemorate and rejoice the world of science, but all aspects of technology, maths, and engineering. By engaging everybody and getting people involved in these fascinating worlds, BSW can educate and entertain the world, one step at a time. We have only gone into minute detail of what the British Science Week has in store for you. You can find out much more on their website.

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