A UK grassroots network celebrating women and non-binary people in science: local connections with a national voice. Because science is for everyone.
Joined July 2012
- Tweets 25,115
- Following 2,274
- Followers 36,797
- Likes 8,771
678 Photos and videos
Pinned Tweet
22 Sep 2024
Hi all!
As Twitter is sadly rather a hostile place these days, so we'll be mostly on science-grrl at bsky instead. Please come and connect there, but we will update this account with events and big news from time to time.
Peace out :)
4
757
17 Apr 2024
It's been so encouraging to see a diversity of experts commenting on the recent solar eclipse - more of this, please!
1,151
Science Grrl retweeted
15 Jan 2024
Wow, no #lanscifest or @bluedotfestival in 2024... time to get cooking up some smaller, hyper-local @science_grrl outreach events instead... watch this space!
1
1
9
1,248
14 Nov 2023
Fancy a big sciencey Christmassy night out?
16 Jun 2023
We're excited to announce #NineLessons and Carols for Curious People is back in 2023 & set to be the biggest year EVER. Four shows in London (inc. family matinee) AND two in Manchester. @robinince will be your ever trusty host of course. Tix on sale NOW - cosmicshambles.com/ninelesso…
1
1,194
8 Nov 2023
ScienceGrrl Manchester will be there! Do join in :)
12 Oct 2023
📢 Announcing our live Manchester event - DD Day 2023!
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who and its hugely influential theme tune, realised by electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire.
Find out more here - deliaderbyshireday.com/delia…
@BrighterSound @TheJohnRylands
1
2
1,234
Science Grrl retweeted
Times have changed since women were barred from laboratories and unable to take science degrees. But have they changed enough for women in science?
Explore the factors that drive women to give up on a career in science.
Book your ticket here 👇
rigb.org/whats-on/not-just-b…
3
21
29
37,541
Science Grrl retweeted
10 Oct 2023
Watching @FindingAda #ALDLive23 with some of the @Science_Grrl Manchester crew! Loving the show so far. Thanks @BW_SciTech for hosting our watch party 😁
2
3
13
1,639
10 Oct 2023
We are ready to roll! Call in to the Bright Building at Manchester Science Park for #ALD23 live!
2
6
990
10 Oct 2023
Please sign up this morning, if you haven't already!
9 Oct 2023
We have over 1300 signatures to our open letter and they are still coming. You have until 12 NOON TUESDAY to sign our letter standing up for EDI in science and telling the UK government they do not speak for scientists in their 'anti-woke' rhetoric Sign at hull.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/edi…
ALT Sign our open letter to the UK government and stand up for EDI in science
ALT Text of letter available at https://hull.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/edi_in_science
ALT Text of letter available at https://hull.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/edi_in_science
ALT Text of letter available at https://hull.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/edi_in_science
880
10 Oct 2023
TODAY!
24 Sep 2023
Really excited to announce that we will be joining @FindingAda ALD LIVE with a FREE watch party in central Manchester, with our partners @BW_SciTech.
Open to all - for more details and how to sign up, see our latest blog post:
sciencegrrl.co.uk/celebratin…
#womeninSTEM #ALD2023
1
1
1,088
Science Grrl retweeted
3 Oct 2023
Sad to read this but it's totally understandable - @Science_Grrl are on standby for 2025!
3 Oct 2023
bluedot will be taking a fallow year for 2024.
Read the full transmission – discoverthebluedot.com
1
3
1,109
Science Grrl retweeted
3 Oct 2023
We have a wide variety of indie events celebrating #ALD23 around the world, in Austria, Brazil, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Ghana, Norway, Spain, the UK and the USA. Take a look at our thread below, or our map at findingada.com/worldwide-eve… to see what's on near you!
25 Sep 2023
Every year, our fabulous community comes together to organise their own Ada Lovelace Day events to celebrate women in STEM around the world. So far, we have 26 events in 20 cities across three continents, with more coming in all the time! Here's a thread:
4
8
1,231
24 Sep 2023
Really excited to announce that we will be joining @FindingAda ALD LIVE with a FREE watch party in central Manchester, with our partners @BW_SciTech.
Open to all - for more details and how to sign up, see our latest blog post:
sciencegrrl.co.uk/celebratin…
#womeninSTEM #ALD2023
5
5
3,693
11 Sep 2023
We are organising a big screen ALD LIVE watch party in central Manchester - stand by for more details!
26 Jul 2023
Ada Lovelace Day Live is back and it's time to book tickets!
Our annual ‘science cabaret’ returns to @Ri_Science on 10 Oct with fab line-up of women in STEM who will share their experiences, insights & expertise, inspiring & empowering the next generation of women in STEM. 🧵
1
4
9
1,987
11 Sep 2023
Oh, SUPERB memories here!
21 Aug 2023
@VTsROCK's cover of @ThomasDolby's #SheBlindedMeWithScience, recorded for @Science_Grrl, included in this playlist!
1
1,233
Science Grrl retweeted
30 Aug 2023
Volunteers needed for @FutureFirstOrg #physics workshop, funded by Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews in @KingsbridgeCC - 27/09/23. Reply or message me for more details!
@Stemettes @thewisecampaign @Science_Grrl @WES1919 @WiNuclear @SciEngPlymUni @UoE_Physics @TheWiAACharter
2
3
981
3 Aug 2023
Planning gatherings to watch this together - stand by for details 🙂
26 Jul 2023
Ada Lovelace Day Live is back and it's time to book tickets!
Our annual ‘science cabaret’ returns to @Ri_Science on 10 Oct with fab line-up of women in STEM who will share their experiences, insights & expertise, inspiring & empowering the next generation of women in STEM. 🧵
1
4
4
1,779
Science Grrl retweeted
27 Jul 2023
We love taking maths outdoors! Last weekend our Leonardo Dome had a trip to @bluedotfestival with the amazing @Science_Grrl.
You'll also find us at @ChildFriendlyLeeds Live on Tues, helping you celebrate National Play Day with some fun maths games.
#Maths #SummerHolidays #Event
2
5
1,342
26 Jul 2023
💪
24 Jul 2023
It's been a festival of fantastic women at this year's @bluedotfestival
🙌🙌🙌 to @gracejones @LibbyJackson__ @roisinmurphy #MaggieAderinPocock @flimsin #TildaSwinton @OlssonKaren @SarahACrowther @sarahmegroberts @betternotstop @Science_Grrl @DrLauraWolz #EllahWakatamaAllfrey
5
926