"SDCs are not optional extras, but vital national assets" An incredible speech delivered by @stevewitherdenmp.bsky.social at the Westminster Hall debate yesterday. We were glued to Parliament TV 👀 Watch again here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

Tomorrow (14th January), 2.30pm-4pm, a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of Science and Discovery Centres on national science and technology priorities is set to take place. Tune in to the live stream on the Parliament Live website: www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons Find out more in the thread ⬇️

We're pleased to announce the launch of a new national science engagement programme 'Demystifying AI'! Fifteen organisations have received funding to support young people, families, schools and communities to understand AI in everyday life and careers and skills development in AI. Read more 🔽

Huge thanks to @sciencecentres.bsky.social for making this child-friendly feedback collection resource public. If you want to try it out yourself, you can download it here: inclusion.sciencecentres.org.uk/evaluating-i...

Final call for the 'Navigating eco-anxiety together' session tomorrow, Wed 10th Dec (10-12pm), with speakers Dr Caroline Hickman and Dr Helen Featherstone. This free online event is open to all ASDC members. Register now 👇 www.sciencecentres.org.uk/events/navig...

❄️ Come along to the ASDC Festive Forum! ❄️ We'll be celebrating the season with - 🚀 An announcement of mini space engagement grants 🎙️ The premiere of ASDC's audio time capsule (as recorded at this year's conference) ✨ Highlights from the year ❓ A festive fun quiz Register here: tktp.as/EHKJIQ

Today, 25th Nov, we delivered an open letter to Sir Keir Starmer, Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall, and Science Minister Lord Vallance calling on the Government to recognise science and discovery centres as a core part of the UK’s scientific, educational and cultural infrastructure.

📢 Final call to sign the #ScienceCentresForOurFuture open letter. It takes just 2 mins, pls add your name now: www.sciencecentres.org.uk/openletter20...

LinkedIn Clinic: How to build a professional and organisational presence by Petra Gudelj and Sophia Constantinou. 3 December 2025, 1 - 3pm GMT via Zoom More info and book at www.big.uk.com/event-6410654

We’re celebrating #NationalEngineeringDay ⚡ @raeng.org.uk just launched the AI-Z of Engineering – a modern, future focused guide to engineering careers. Explore the breadth and creativity of engineering roles and see how they could evolve over the next 25 years via thisisengineering.org.uk

STAND UP FOR SCIENCE! ☝ Please support the #ScienceCentresForOurFuture campaign by signing our open letter calling on the Government to recognise science and discovery centres as part of the UK’s scientific and cultural ecosystem. Sign now sciencecentres.org.uk/openletter20...

This week, we submitted a ‘Budget Representation’ to HM Treasury calling for a fairer funding settlement for the UK's science and discovery centres that are INELIGIBLE for the infrastructure funds provided by DCMS, DSIT or DfE for comparable organisations.

☕ Time for a cuppa and a peruse of our October newsletter? We think so. This edition comes with a small ask - to sign our open letter to support the sector. Read on for a job call out, an exciting speaker announcement, and invites to brilliant upcoming events. ⬇️ mailchi.mp/sciencecentr...

Are you a freelance Project Manager with experience in AI? We're looking for an exceptional individual to manage a new national STEM project ‘Demystifying AI – from algorithms to everyday life’. Part-time (1 day/wk) in Bristol. www.sciencecentres.org.uk/jobs/freelan... #STEMjobs #AIjobs #SciComm

A huge thank you to @astroroyalscot.bsky.social for sharing this wonderful post asking everyone who enjoys science and wants to support the science centre sector to sign our #openletter 👇 If you haven't already pls do sign it!

The ASDC Sept newsletter is out (later than usual to include 2 major events!) Read all about the Science Centre for Our Future campaign and this year's conference full of celebrations @mediamuseum.bsky.social in Bradford #CityofCulture2025 #ASDC25 #scicomm mailchi.mp/sciencecentr...

From our annual conference to a roundtable in the House of Commons, September has been quite the month at ASDC! Read this month's newsletter to find out why we need your signature, how your organisation can apply for a new grant opportunity, and much more. 🔽 mailchi.mp/sciencecentr...

Really phenomenal @sciencecentres.bsky.social conference this week at @sciencemuseum.org.uk group’s National Science and Media Museum - both in professional to party modes! Thank you team ASDC ☺️ #ScienceCentresForOurFuture

I'm reading this at the moment (I know, what took me so long?!). Alom has a lovely readable style, full of curiosity and great explanations. Worth a read for science centre explainers too. What a lovely offer! @associationscied.bsky.social @sciencecentres.bsky.social

Science Centres and their outreach teams are often the first scientists children encounter and they aim to build long term community relationships too. However, they do not receive goverment financial support in the same way as conventional museums and other cultural centres. This needs to change.

Thank you to our patron @profaliceroberts.bsky.social for sharing our open letter. Science and discovery centres are facing a lack of financial support. We are calling on the Government to implement policy changes that safeguard the sector's future. Sign it ⬇️ www.sciencecentres.org.uk/openletter/

Please add your name to our open letter urging Ministers to act now lnkd.in/ejJ2nrva 3/3

They’re excluded from Government support that's available for other museums, art galleries and theatres. The Association of Science and Discovery Centres is calling on the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to safeguard these vital institutions for the next generation… 2/3

For over 25 years, science and discovery centres have been at the heart of inspiring millions of people to explore, question, and be part of UK science and technology. But they're seriously under threat… 1/3

Keep the UKs brilliant science centres open to inspire the next generations of children. Sign the letter www.sciencecentres.org.uk/openletter/

We've made it to Bluesky! Give us a follow for updates from our network of science centres, museums, and outreach organisations across the UK. We'll be posting about events, campaigns, and nationwide projects. Any suggestions for who we should follow? Let us know! 🔽