Tuesday 17th March 2026, 9.30am - 5pm
ASDC are inviting the Next Gen Earth cohort and their community and youth partners to an in-person networking event in the heart of Bristol.
This event will bring everyone together to reflect on the nine projects delivered across science centres and museums, sharing how each team:
- Co-created youth-led projects that connected young people with environmental science
- Amplified youth voice, ensuring young people shaped activities and decisions
- Designed inclusive and engaging science experiences for diverse communities
- Reflected and learned from challenges
Together, we’ll explore key questions such as:
- What barriers to environmental science emerged through this work?
- What legacy has the project left for your chosen groups and your organisation?
- What were the biggest learnings, challenges, and surprises along the way?
The event will be held at the historic SS Great Britain, one of Bristol’s most iconic landmarks and visitor attractions.
The day will include a projects showcase, a guest speaker, buffet lunch and a visit to the local science centre We the Curious. A pre-event networking dinner is also included for those who arrive the night before (location to be confirmed).
A full programme will be shared in the coming weeks. For now, please book your spot and share with your partners so we can get together in March!
Please note the invitation can include two project team, one community partner and one researcher who has been involved in the project, per organisation.
ASDC will cover your expenses to attend the event, which includes: travel, accommodation, and subsistence. Please check our T&S policy for more details on the rates we accept. The expenses form can be downloaded here, and expenses will be reimbursed after the event.
Please register here by 11th February 2026.
This event is open to the Next Gen Earth cohort only.
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Accommodation options
- Travelodge Bristol Central, BS1 5TT
~12 minute journey to venue including cross-harbour ferry! ~22 minute walk without the ferry - ibis Bristol Centre, BS1 5TY
~ 11 minute journey to venue including cross-harbour ferry! ~18 minute walk without ferry - Premier Inn Bristol City Centre (King Street) hotel, BS1 4ER
~19 minute walk to the venue - Travelodge Bristol Central Mitchell Lane, BS1 6BU
~24 minute walk to venue
Travel options
Train
The nearest train station to the SS Great Britain is Bristol Temple Meads (~30 minute walk to the venue)
You can get the 70 bus (towards UWE Frenchay) from Bristol Temple Meads to ‘The Centre’ (stop C6). From there, it is a ~17 minute walk to the venue.
Coach
The nearest coach station is the Bristol Bus and Coach Station (~26 minute walk to the venue).
Car
If travelling by car, some of the closest car parks that offer all day parking are:
- Millenium Square Car Park, BS1 5LL
~13 minute journey to venue including cross-harbour ferry. ~19 minute walk without ferry. - Wapping Wharf Car Park, BS1 4RH
~ 13 minute walk to the venue. - The Grove long stay car park, BS1 4RB
~ 15 minute walk to the venue - Asda Bedminster Car Park, BS3 4JY – bookable via JustPark
~ 18 minute walk to the venue