British Science Association

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The British Science Association (BSA) is a charity and learned society founded in 1831 to aid in the promotion and development of science. Until 2009 it was known as the British Association for the Advancement of Science (BA). The current Chief Executive is Hannah Russell. The BSA's mission is to get more people engaged in the field of science by coordinating, delivering, and overseeing different projects that are suited to achieve these goals. The BSA "envisions a society in which a diverse group of people can learn and apply the sciences in which they learn." and is managed by a professional staff located at their Head Office in the Wellcome Wolfson Building. The BSA offers a wide variety of activities and events that both recognise and encourage people to be involved in science. These include the British Science Festival, British Science Week, the CREST Awards, For Thought, The Ideas Fund, along with regional and local events.

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Our vision is a future where science is more relevant, representative, and connected to society.

The British Science Association (BSA) is a charity, founded in 1831. We develop science engagement programmes for audiences underrepresented in, and underserved by, science. Our work is delivered through the education sector; public-facing events and campaigns; and influencing stakeholders.

For more information visit our website, www.britishscienceassociation.org

For media enquiries, email press@britishscienceassociation.org

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