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Reflections on the British Science Festival in Liverpool

Martha Kirby (Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the British Science Association) reflects on her first British Science Festival, hosted by University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University.

Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge's presidential address

Julia was speaking with Turi King at the British Science Festival in Liverpool, discussing her life, career and thoughts about the future as she takes up the position of 2025-26 President of the British Science Association.

What's it like to work at the British Science Festival as an Evaluations Assistant?

Each year, our Festival team plays a vital role in making the event a success - from logistics to evaluation. We caught up with Leo, who worked at the 2024 Festival in London as an Evaluations Officer.

The British Science Festival is heading to Southampton in 2026

The British Science Association and the University of Southampton are pleased to announce that the British Science Festival for 2026 will take place in Southampton.

The Festival will be held over five days with events due to take place in venues across the city between 16 – 20 September.

The programme will feature roughly 100 free events, exhibitions, performances and installations that celebrate the people, stories and ideas at the heart of science.

The British Science Festival is heading to Southampton in 2026