BIG - STEM Communicators Network, UK

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The skills-sharing network for individuals involved in the communication of #STEM subjects #SciComm #PublicEngagement www.big.uk.com The Little Event - January The BIG Event - July Skills Days - Throughout the year Home of the Best Demo competition

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The BIG Event 2026 National STEM Learning Centre 15TH - 17TH JULY 2026 New for 2026! Pay it Forward Fee We know that the cost of everything is rising, and budgets are shrinking! One of the biggest barriers to coming to BIG is the cost of a ticket, and so that’s why we’ve introduced a Pay-It-Forward option. This is an optional £25 you can add to your booking, and provides a limited number of 1 day places to delegates who otherwise would not be able to attend. Who is it for? In short? Anyone, we’re not gonna question your need or reasoning. But we see it as being especially useful for freelancers, early careers science communicators and small businesses with limited budgets. Are you someone who could benefit from the pay-it-forward scheme? Email our event manager Sam, at event@big.uk.com to chat,
Dan Plane of the Ri pointing at Kate, one of our Best Demo entrants, who is holding a broken trolley aloft in triumph. Text Reads "Us telling you tat BIG Event registration is open!"
A woman dressed as a giant starfish is centre, alongside the STEM learning logo and "York 2026. 15th - 17th July" “I think the bursary is a great way for anyone who hasn’t been to a BIG event to get to meet a whole welcoming community of people with experience in STEM and SciComm and try out new things!” Elizabeth Mills 2024 Bursary Recipient and Human Starfish
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The BIG Event 2026. National STEM Learning Centre. 15th - 17thJuly 2026 The skills sharing event for people that work in STEM engagement is back again. Tickets will go on sale on 29th January 2026. With plenty of networking, over 30 sessions to choose from and the return of the Best Demo Competition! Want to take take part as a session leader? Read on to find out how. Want to find out more, email event@big.uk.com with questions.
An advert for the Little Event. Our popular introductory event for people new to STEM communication in the UK and around the world. 29th January @ 3pm - 6.30pm GMT. 31st January @ 10am - 2pm GMT. Members - £50 Non-members - £85 Zoom Event Captions Available Breakout Room Activities Bursaries Available.
A white background with purple and black text reads. BIG Committee 2025/26 Chair Hana Ayoob Vice-Chair Naomi Foster Secretary Chris Snowden-Smith Treasurer Claudia Antolini General Officers Ash Redhouse White Elizabeth Mills Sophia Constantinou Khalil Thirlaway
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An advert for the BIG Event 2025. A collage of images of attendees are shown, plus green and purple text which reads "HYBRID PASS AVAILABLE NOW". The Ri logo is shown alongside a purple graphic with green text that reads "London 2025. 16th - 18th July". At the bottom text reads "Register for 1,2 or all 3 conference days, or book our online hybrid ticket. Booking now open"
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An advert for the BIG Event 2025. An image of the Faraday lecture theatre is shown, plus green and purple text which reads "Early bird closes 5th May". The Ri logo is shown alongside a purple graphic with green text that reads "London 2025. 16th - 18th July". At the bottom text reads "Registration open now"
An infographic showing the Ri logo in the top left, and London 2025, 16th - 18th July in the top right. A white woman dressed as a starfish is shown in the centre alongside text which reads. “I think the bursary is a great way for anyone who hasn’t been to a BIG event to get to meet a whole welcoming community of people with experience in STEM and SciComm and try out new things!” Elizabeth Mills 2024 Bursary Recipient and Human Starfish
An advert for the BIG Event 2025. A collage of images of attendees are shown, plus green and purple text which reads "The BIG EVENT". The Ri logo is shown alongside a purple graphic with green text that reads "London 2025. 16th - 18th July". At the bottom text reads "Register for 1,2 or all 3 conference days, or book our online hybrid ticket. Booking now open"