ASDC members, science engagement practitioners and evaluators joined the ASDC October Forum for the launch of the new evidence-informed Valuing Inclusion Theory of Change, funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).
There are just 5 weeks to go until the biggest ASDC Conference yet – and it’s a sell out! Yes, tickets for the conference have now sold out, however there are still a few dinner & drinks tickets available so please do join us for the evening keynote speech from Chi Onwurah MP, STEM for All: Science in Society, and the celebrations for the volunteer awards.
ASDC celebrates Space Week 2024 with UK’s network of 25 science centres delivering ‘Our World From Space’ science engagement programme.
The ASDC Board of Trustees has recruited three new trustees to support ASDC and the team to grow and thrive.
The ASDC Conference 2024: Shaping the future of science together programme is now live! With over 45 speakers this national conference at The Royal Society promises to be an inspiring event for delegates from across the science engagement network.
Sophie, our Communications and Office Assistant, went along to this year’s Summer Science Exhibition, hosted by The Royal Society. Here’s her lowdown on the event from the ground.
This year ASDC was thrilled to travel to the beautiful, sunny city of Ljublijana for Ecsite 2024, where our project manager and Chief Executive soaked up the connections, positivity, inspiration and perspectives.
Dr Chenying Liu, postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford, has won the Josh Award 2024 for her accessible and inspiring “sustainable origami: art, robotics, construction and space exploration”.
Behind the scenes of every science centre and museum are teams of passionate individuals dedicated to inspiring their communities in the realm of science. Recently, two longstanding leaders have stepped down from their respective roles: Bridget Holligan from Science Oxford, and Hermione Cockburn from Dynamic Earth. Alongside their outstanding contributions to science engagement and education, they have also supported the sector in their roles as ASDC trustees for many years.
This National Volunteer Week (1-7th June) we're opening nominations for our Volunteer Awards 2024, in partnership with The Marsh Trust. Do you work with volunteers? Take this opportunity to recognise their…