Reflections on ASDC's 'Demystifying AI' programme, with insights on how science centres, museums and outreach organisations have given members of the public the time and space to understand AI, why it's important to them and how it can benefit our communities. Written by Project Manager Juliet Upton.
How does the public really feel about AI? Science engagement organisations across all four nations of the UK work together to strengthen public trust and engagement with artificial intelligence.
Thirty-eight organisations completed the ASDC sector survey, providing valuable insights into trends across the network.
Last month, 32 senior leaders from across the UK science engagement landscape gathered in Edinburgh for the annual ASDC CEO Awayday. Held at Dynamic Earth, the event focused on the…
More than 12,000 young people, families and community members across the UK have taken part in hands-on space science activities through the latest phase of the Our World From Space programme, a strategic UK-wide STEM engagement programme designed to explore the relevance of space science to everyday life and the long-term sustainability of planet Earth.
In March, ASDC held the Next Gen Earth end-of-project showcase at Brunel’s SS Great Britain in Bristol, bringing together project leads, community partners and collaborators from across the UK. The event celebrated the achievements of nine youth-led programmes, each working with young people to promote agency and ownership in environmental science through co-created place-based engagements.
As part of our British Science Week 2026 celebrations, we’re spotlighting our latest space programme ‘Our World From Space’, with a question from ESA Reserve Astronauts Dr Meganne Christian and John McFall: Where will your journey of inspiration and curiosity take you?
Following discussions with the Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC), Steve Witherden MP secured a Westminster Hall debate on 14th January 2026 to discuss the impact of Science and Discovery Centres (SDCs) on national science and technology priorities. The MP for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr delivered a passionate speech calling on the Government to secure a home for SDCs under the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. This call was backed by over a dozen MPs from across the political spectrum.
Over the last 25 years, the Public Attitudes to Science (PAS) survey has provided data on what people think about science, scientists and science policy, and how informed and engaged…
The Next Gen Earth programme, funded by the Natural Environment Research Council, part of UK Research and Innovation, launched in August 2025 across nine ASDC member organisations. The programme engages…
