Working together with the UK's science centres and museums to make science accessible, inclusive and valued as part of our everyday lives.
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Half of mental health problems begin before 18.
We need interventions designed for young people.
Apply now to our Mental Health Award:
🔬 Mechanistic trials
🏃 Physical activity sleep interventions
🗓️ Deadline 14 July
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Calling all ASDC members around the UK - this is your chance to celebrate your volunteers!
Our #Volunteer Awards with @sciencecentres are now open for nominations!
We are running an Award for Volunteer of the Year and an Award for Young Volunteer of the Year, and each Award comes with a prize of £500.
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This #LondonTechWeek we're asking 'how does the public really feel about AI?' Find out in the latest national science engagement programme run by 15 of the UK's science centres, museums and outreach organisations sciencecentres.org.uk/news/h…
@UKRI_News @STFC_Matters @SciTechgovuk
ALT Child taking part in the 'Demystifying AI' programme at We The Curious science centre in Bristol. Text on signage says 'Your AI Assistant' Imagine you are designing a new AI assistant. How do you want it to behave? Choose different parts to build your ideal robot helper.
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📢 Call for submissions! 📢
Passionate about public engagement, science communication or the informal science education sector?
Got an idea for a conference session on the theme of 'Who cares about science?'
We want to hear from you! ⬇️
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🤝 STEM skills and careers pathways – partnerships with education, industry and research
❓The role of science centres and museums in a changing society – what's next for the sector?
💸 The funding gap – delivering impact and value whilst adapting to changing landscapes
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If you have an idea for a conference session, head to our website to find out more and submit your proposal: sciencecentres.org.uk/asdc-n…
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It's Volunteers' Week, and we want to shout out our ASDC Trustees. We massively appreciate the ways they guide and challenge our strategic direction, continually supporting us to grow and thrive.❤️
Want to celebrate your volunteers? Nominate them for our Volunteer Awards!
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The awards launch this Wednesday 3rd June at our online event. Come along to hear more about the awards and nomination criteria from our sponsor and a member of the judging panel.
ASDC members can register here: sciencecentres.org.uk/events…
#VolunteersWeek (2/2)
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The @royalsociety has launched their new #ScienceForSociety report exploring the multiple interconnections between science and the public, proposing recommendations for how these connections might be strengthened.
royalsociety.org/news-resour…
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ASDC strongly welcomes the clear call for central government to improve funding opportunities for informal engagement with science.
‘The diverse landscape of engagement activities is something the UK can be proud of and should seek to protect.’
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Our thanks to Lesley Miles and Kimberley Freeman, who shared some of the report's findings with ASDC members at recent events. ASDC Chief Executive @SLeverment was a member of the informal engagement with science committee, chaired by Professor Russell Foster.
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Upcoming ASDC events!
May Members' Forum: Sector data trends and insights, 13th May, 2-3pm
June Members' Forum: Launching the Volunteer Awards, 3rd June, 2-3pm
Conference 2026: Who cares about science? Early bird tickets save £35 group offers #ASDC26
sciencecentres.org.uk/events
ALT group of people sitting around a table having a discussion at the ASDC Conference, one person is writing down notes on a flip chart pad
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Who cares about science? This is the question we'll be discussing at the ASDC Conference 2026, 14-15th October @Techniquest, Wales. Join STEM education specialists, public engagement professionals, sci-comms, researchers, industry leaders & funders #ASDC26 sciencecentres.org.uk/asdc-n…
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We have lots of ASDC events coming up for project partners, members and the wider public engagement community. For timings, further details and to register please visit the events and training page on our website - sciencecentres.org.uk/events…
ALT Screenshot from the ASDC website showing the upcoming Responsible AI event
ALT Screenshot from the ASDC website showing the upcoming LGBTQ and inclusivity members' forum
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As a national association representing over 60 of the UK’s science museums and discovery centres, we’re pleased to see this significant investment of £1.5 billion to keep the doors open at thousands of museums, libraries, arts venues, theatres and galleries around the country.
£1.5 BILLION investment will keep the doors open at thousands of museums, libraries, arts venues, theatres and galleries across the UK
The funding will support capital projects and preserve the institutions that help tell our national story and bring communities together
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The announcement from DCMS comes as the campaign to support science and discovery centres - #ScienceCentresForOurFuture - reaches a significant milestone, with a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of Science and Discovery Centres on national science and technology priorities.
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We look forward to the next steps for the campaign, working with Steve Witherden MP who secured the debate, and @KanishkaNarayan MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, @SciTechgovuk who responded to the debate on behalf of the Government. sciencecentres.org.uk/news/w…
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