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…
Sharing the results from our first large-scale data gather across the sector during Spring 2024. The report shines a light on the diversity of organisations we represent, the variety of funding models, the challenges in workforce and finance that we are facing, alongside the brilliant mitigations and hopeful futures shared by our membership.
Every year we bring together CEOs from science centres and museums for an in-person awayday. This crucial event provides an opportunity to discuss strategic priorities, reconnect and share insights, ideas and practice that address the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for our science engagement and education sector.
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.
Today we're launching a mini highlights showreel to celebrate Earth Day 2024! Watch to find out about Our World From Space and some of the events and activities happening at…
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 Project Manager Cait Campbell shares her experience visiting Oxford University Museum of Natural History as part of her work on the national space programme 'Our World From Space'.
ASDC has signed up to Tomorrow’s Engineers Code, a community of over 300 organisations committed to working to increase the diversity and number of young people entering engineering careers. Part of this commitment involves working towards 4 pledges; inspiring connection, driving inclusion, showcasing engineering and improving impact.
