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cf-trailfinder.bsky.social
Exciting to see these stats from #BSF25 - over 17,400 visitors, 114 events and 95% enjoying the Festival! We had a great time hosting our 'What the Phage?!' stand, and talking to visitors about #phage and the work of our Hub to advance #phagetherapy for respiratory infections in people with CF.
britsciassoc.bsky.social British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · Jan 23
#BSF25 was hosted by @ljmuofficial.bsky.social and @liverpooluni.bsky.social from 10-14 September. With the support of our Festival Partners, Astra Zeneca and Liverpool BID Company, we presented 114 events and installations, delivered by over 230 people across 16 central venues! 💪
Infographic showing key festival evaluation data: 17,441 people engaged, 114 events, 16 venues, 228 event organisers, 32 local community orgs, 95% enjoyed their festival events, 94% would recommend the festival, 85% felt more aware of research, 74% felt inspired to seek out science activities. 16% identified as queer, 16% as disabled, 29% lived in areas of multiple deprivation, 16-30 main age range of visitors, 61% woman, 36% men, 2% non-binary, 1% prefer to self ID.
January 28, 2026 at 3:14 PM
britsciassoc.bsky.social
#BSF25 was hosted by @ljmuofficial.bsky.social and @liverpooluni.bsky.social from 10-14 September. With the support of our Festival Partners, Astra Zeneca and Liverpool BID Company, we presented 114 events and installations, delivered by over 230 people across 16 central venues! 💪
Infographic showing key festival evaluation data: 17,441 people engaged, 114 events, 16 venues, 228 event organisers, 32 local community orgs, 95% enjoyed their festival events, 94% would recommend the festival, 85% felt more aware of research, 74% felt inspired to seek out science activities. 16% identified as queer, 16% as disabled, 29% lived in areas of multiple deprivation, 16-30 main age range of visitors, 61% woman, 36% men, 2% non-binary, 1% prefer to self ID.
January 23, 2026 at 9:09 AM
britsciassoc.bsky.social
We've run the stats on #BSF25 in Liverpool and if we do say ourselves: wow. 17,400 people engaged. An audience split more than 60% women. The main age of our visitors was 16-30. And 74% told us that they were inspired to seek out more science activities:

britishsciencefestival.org/looking-back...
Looking back to the British Science Festival 2025 | British Science Festival
Reflecting on the 2025 Festival in Liverpool and evaluating our successes…
britishsciencefestival.org
January 23, 2026 at 9:06 AM
sciwithrach.bsky.social
COMEDY: I neeearly won Master of Tasks at #CheltSciFest while dressed as a clown, headlined the comedy night at @britsciassoc.bsky.social #BSF25 to natter about ADHD, and went looking for the next gen of science comedians at the @mrc-lms.bsky.social with @drstevex.bsky.social 's Talent Factory
Rachel onstage at the British Science Festival 's comedy night Rachel with other performers at the comedy night, including fellow WiN UK nominee Kate Slade Rachel dressed as a clown for Cheltenham Science Festival
November 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
sciwithrach.bsky.social
S&S: @scienceandsorcery.bsky.social had a barnstorming year, receiving funding from @prideinstem.bsky.social for online shows, delivering training at @big-stem-network.bsky.social, and heading to the @britsciassoc.bsky.social #BSF25 for a hearing adventure inspired by Liverpudlian music!
The cast of Sounds of the Wild at this year's British Science Festival - Rachel, Sam Langford, Khalil Thirlaway, and Molly Jones. Screenshot of Pride in Stem England: Veins of Resistance, run by Science and Sorcery. Four cast members dressed like vampires are onscreen
November 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
britsciassoc.bsky.social
At #BSF25 in Liverpool, we were delighted to welcome ABC The Science Show presenter Robyn Williams for the FIFTIETH time.

For Part I of his show, he spoke to @flintdibble.bsky.social, Scouse Scientist Holly Ellis, @ljmuofficial.bsky.social's Keith George & others:

www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Reports from The British Science Festival in Liverpool England - ABC listen
The BA, as it was known, established in 1831, was set up to advance science in the interest of the people, old and young, professional and lay. So, how well is it doing now amid international turmoil.
www.abc.net.au
October 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM
britsciassoc.bsky.social
In a new blog, the BSA's Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Martha Kirby, reflects on the British Science Festival #BSF25 in Liverpool, and on the importance of hands-on science education - for all ages - that engages and inspires:

www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/reflect...
Reflections on the British Science Festival in Liverpool
The BSA's Head of Policy and Public affairs Martha Kirby reflects on the British Science Festival 2025, and on the importance of hands-on science education - for all ages - that engages and inspires.
www.britishscienceassociation.org
October 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
britsciassoc.bsky.social
These images by Tommy Wong of dance company Movema at Liverpool Cathedral during the British Science Festival are too beautiful to just keep to Instagram. But join us on there for more!

In the background, artwork by Maria Loizidou 🕊️

Taking Flight was programmed with Liverpool Biennial 🪶

#BSF25
Two female dancers in huge beautiful birds' wings and colourful makeup bow facing each other on the steps of a large Cathedral, a tapestry depicting birds hanging in the background A female dancer looks to the ceiling, her one bird wing in front of her and the other raised. She is East Asian with black hair, orange makeup. Light shines through the cathedral's stained glass behind.
September 29, 2025 at 9:20 AM
livunihss.bsky.social
We've been given access to the @britsciassoc.bsky.social British Science Festival 2025 asset bank, full of fabulous pictures from all the amazing events that took place. But we're just going to go with this little guy. What's his origin story? Goody or baddy? Favourite sandwich? Who knows! #BSF25
A purple coronavirus-looking mascot staring into both the camera and our souls. Photo credit: Gavin Trafford and Gareth Jones
September 19, 2025 at 6:52 AM
raegillibrand.bsky.social
Had such a fantastic time at the British Science Festival on Saturday. It was a joy to connect with so many brilliant researchers. Thank you to @britsciassoc.bsky.social for making me this year’s Award Lecturer for Science & the Arts - it’s been incredible! #BSF25 #histmed #disabilityhistory
September 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
livunihss.bsky.social
Were you there? Last Friday, we mean, when researchers from UoL worked with pop fans to help chart Liverpool's lost music venues. If you want to find out how it went, listen to Richard Anderson chat to Ngunan Adamu on Radio Merseyside(1hr 32mins in). #BSF25
UK Black with Ngunan Adamu - 12/09/2025 - BBC Sounds
Music, good vibes and stories from our African and Caribbean communities.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
livuniresearch.bsky.social
Brilliant to have this music event as part of #BSF25. More info on the #musicmappingLiverpool project here: livemusicresearch.org/maps/liverpool/
September 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
bgs.ac.uk
We were invited to take part in the 194th British Science Festival in Liverpool last weekend. BGS brought our landslide model which allowed guests to take part in a live, small-scale demonstration to understand what causes landslides, and the damage they can cause.

Thanks for having us #BSF25!
The landslide model A BGS staff member stands next to the landslide model. She smiles to the camera. Another BGS staff member stands with visitors, demonstrating the landslide model. A child is interacting with it.
September 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
liverpooluni.bsky.social
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the Festival such a success!! 💙 #BritishScienceFestival #BSF25 @britsciassoc.bsky.social

Read more and see our highlights here >>> brnw.ch/21wVNyw
Science comes alive at the 2025 British Science Festival - University of Liverpool News
Science comes alive at the 2025 British Science Festival
brnw.ch
September 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
anjanakhatwa.bsky.social
Thank you @britsciassoc.bsky.social for inviting me to #BSF25! I loved inspiring the audience about rocks and the magical stories they can tell us 🩵🙏🏾
September 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
britsciassoc.bsky.social
The British Science Festival, a partnership with @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social is over for another year! Goodbye Liverpool 🥲👋🏻 #BSF25

Here's one final blog, with some day five highlights from Museum of Liverpool:

www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/robo-ch...
Robo-chemists, eye-trackers and a VR fishing boat: the last day of the British Science Festival 2025
The final day of the British Science was a takeover of the Museum of Liverpool. There were family-friendly stalls and talks around the museum. Visitors could see a robotic arm for use in labs, and lea...
www.britishscienceassociation.org
September 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
rebeccalowes.bsky.social
Dusted off the art skills (or lack thereof) for an anatomy drawing workshop as part of the British Science Festival hosted in Liverpool last week! #BSF25 @britsciassoc.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
concettagigante.bsky.social
Explored the British Science Festival 2025 of @britsciassoc.bsky.social with @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social, loads of inspiring talks, engaging workshops and installations. What a wonderful #BSF25! @livuniresearch.bsky.social @livunihss.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 10:27 AM
scientistsoph.bsky.social
Almost home after our #DNA session in Liverpool yesterday. Thanks to the wonderful audience for their many & varied discussion points - both during and after!

HUGE thanks to the organisers & volunteers for #bsf25 who've made the magic happen this past week. I'd love to join you again next year!
scientistsoph.bsky.social Dr. Sophie Kay @scientistsoph.bsky.social · Sep 3
A couple of things about our #bsf25 session, #DNA and Identity...
👉 We've had a venue change from the original listing and are now on at the fab Bluecoat on School Lane
👉 Advance tickets have SOLD OUT but some walk-ins will be permitted on the day, subject to capacity
👉 Expect LOTS of audience Q&A!
Find us at venues across Liverpool - British Science Festival, Liverpool, 10 - 14 Sep 2025
September 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
livuniresearch.bsky.social
Still chance to see some amazing events today as part of #BSF25! Head to the Museum of Liverpool for some brilliant activities including:

🤖Robo-chemist
🌿Plants and pandemics
🎨Art forgery to astrophysics

And much more!
@britsciassoc.bsky.social
September 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM
britsciassoc.bsky.social
At this point in the British Science Festival, we're only able to figure out what day it is by our blog posts 😂 An incredible week. Check out yesterday's day 4 highlights incl @gilesyeo.bsky.social and Tilly Lockey 🦾

Join us on IG for more! #BSF25

www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/phages-...
Phages, geophonics and prosthetics: the fourth day of British Science Festival 2025
During the fourth day day of the British Science Festival, visitors found a host of events at The Black-E, including a fascinating talk on prosthetics from Tilly Lockey, and a one-of-a-kind walking to...
www.britishscienceassociation.org
September 14, 2025 at 11:44 AM
archaeotext.bsky.social
Our workshop on how Native American food had a (huge) impact on European diets is sold out!!!
There’s also yummy LatAm food
outside the lecture theatre!

#BritishScienceFestival
#NationalMuseumsLiverpool
#indigenous #NativeAmerican
#BSF25
@liverpooluni.bsky.social
@livunihss.bsky.social
September 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
oispooky.bsky.social
Liverpool is BRILLIANT. A first visit, and hopefully not the last! My after-day-job-research may take me back here for book II, with any luck 🥊🙏🏻

Working at the British Science Festival #BSF25 has been an experience. My first, and our 194th. Weird and wonderful. See you next year in Southampton!
Ornate gates to Liverpool Chinatown at dusk. Nicely lit. Dark blue sky. Sarah, a 38yr old white woman in a tiger print reversible sort of waterproof but not really yet still fairly practical and very warm (also large pockets) coat takes a selfie Infront of fake flowers surrounding a doorway in Liverpool's Chinatown
September 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
erinbeeston.bsky.social
After a brilliant evening at the Science Comedy Spectacular last night - with lots of clever & funny people (and the comics weren't bad either 😜)
It's back to #Liverpool #BSF25 for 'Mind games: Puzzles, the brain and you!' at 8.30pm. Be there and... you know the shape @britsciassoc.bsky.social
Screen grab of info for Mind Games show at Quirky Quarter 8.30, 13 Sept
September 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
scientistsoph.bsky.social
Ah, but thankfully science doesn't stop for the rain! Onwards and upwards 💪 #bsf25
September 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM