ASDC May newsletter: Early bird #ASDC24 tickets now on sale | Sector survey results | New members | Project news
Association for Science and Discovery Centres
Working with members to make science accessible, inclusive and valued as a fundamental part of our everyday lives.
ASDC Conference 2024 - early bird tickets now on sale!
Shaping the future of science together
18-19th November, Royal Society, London
Book your discounted early bird place now and save up to ￡25*
Join delegates from across the Informal Science Learning sector at The Royal Society in London for the ASDC Conference 2024. This unique event brings together people from across the sphere of science engagement to strengthen our collaborative potential for a diverse and fairer science future.
Highlights from the ASDC membership survey
Our first large-scale data gather across the sector took place in Spring 2024. Following the April Members' Forum where we shared the initial results, the final dataset is now out and has been shared as an interactive report with each of the 34 organisations who input their data. The survey results are also available to view by all ASDC members on request.
ASDC trustee Chas Bishop gives evidence at UK Astronomy inquiry
On Wednesday 17th April Chas Bishop , ASDC trustee and CEO of the National Space Centre , gave evidence at the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Inquiry discussing how we can make UK Astronomy more diverse and inclusive.
Celebrating Earth Day 2024 with Our World From Space highlights
On 22nd April we shared this mini highlights showreel to celebrate Earth Day. Watch to find out what’s been happening for this two year national space science programme run by 22 science and discovery centres and museums around the UK.
ASDC programme 'Destination Space' lives on
The long running ASDC national programme Destination Space, funded by UK Space Agency, made an appearance at British Science Week this year, showcasing the resources that are still having an impact across the UK.
ASDC awarded five science centres with small grants to provide support for delivery of Destination Space themed activities during Mars Week and British Science Week during March 2024.?
ASDC June Members' Forum: Science storytelling through collections
Wednesday 12th June, 2 - 3pm
Join us as we delve into the art of science storytelling through collections. Learn from other members, including Oxford Museum of Natural History, who will be sharing their successes, challenges, and innovative approaches, gaining insights into effective storytelling techniques.
Register for this forum (members only)
New ASDC team member
Welcome to Sophie Ward who has joined the team as our new Communications and Office Assistant.
Sophie’s wealth of experience as a science communicator presenting?Seven Deadly Psychologies?and?A Recipe for Love?for BBC Radio 4, fronting videos for the BBC Earth Kids YouTube channel and her own TikTok and YouTube channels is a huge asset to the team!
New Associate Member Kiss the Frog
Kiss the Frog is a digital design agency specialising in interactive visitor experiences, designing the visitor's journey and creating the technology that makes the magic work. For more than 20 years they’ve been designing and developing high-quality interactive media for museums and science centres.
Members’ news & events
领英推荐
National Astronomy Meeting abstract submission is open
The?Royal Astronomical Society (RAS)?is proud to present the National Astronomy Meeting from 14-19th July 2024 at the University of Hull. The National Astronomy Meeting (NAM) is a significant annual conference for astronomers and serves as the main yearly gathering for the society. It’s one of Europe’s largest astronomy conferences, attracting around 600 delegates.
Abstract submission closes 3rd June
Six ASDC members awarded funding for Space for All projects
The UK Space Agency will fund 15 projects across the UK designed to engage and inspire the next generation into STEM careers, including five ASDC member science centres and museums Armagh Observatory & Planetarium , Glasgow Science Centre , International Centre for Life , Royal Observatory Greenwich, Techniquest and National Partner Institute of Physics .
Guidance for science centres to support teachers in delivering sustainability across the curriculum
Conor Jon Ellis , Learning and Engagement Director at Dynamic Earth shared his advice for Tes Magazine, exploring how Dynamic Earth embeds Learning for Sustainability as a national priority, and how science centres can support teachers across Scotland in delivering impactful learning for the planetary emergency across the curriculum.
University of Glasgow signs MOU with Glasgow Science Centre
The 英国格拉斯哥大学 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Glasgow Science Centre which will help promote public engagement with science.?The agreement will increase opportunities to promote science within communities across the city, and facilitate greater coordination of existing public engagement programmes.?
The The Royal Society and EngineeringUK survey shows decline in access to hands-on science
The latest results from the Science Education Tracker,?looking at attitudes towards science subjects, has revealed that despite 71% of students in years 7–11 wanting to do more practical science in schools (68% across years 10–11), access to hands-on practical work has declined.
News from the STEM sector
Nature challenges perceptions of scientists
Where I Work is an award-winning photography feature from the journal Nature Portfolio . It celebrates the many roles and types of research undertaken by scientists globally, and challenges stereotypical perceptions of what a scientist does and what they look like.
Open call for essays on community-engaged research
The British Science Association in partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) are producing a collection of essays and perspectives on the ways that communities and researchers work together.
By drawing together diverse perspectives from across the community and research landscapes, the aim is to produce a broad-ranging collection of personal accounts, experiences and narratives that seek to amplify the voices of those directly engaged in this work.?
The deadline for EOI is 29th May
‘The World Needs Science, and Science Needs Women’
29th May 2024, 2:30?- 5pm
A Dialogue with the Laureates of the 2024 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards: The World Needs Science, and Science Needs Women.
This engaging conversation will gather Member States, accomplished and emerging scientists, stakeholders from the public and private sectors, UNESCO scientific networks and Chairs, as well as students.?
Funding, jobs, events and training
Information about upcoming ASDC events, sector-wide jobs and funding opportunities are listed on our website.
To share news from your centre or museum in our next newsletter please email [email protected]