A collection of essays that explore community-engaged research, published in March 2025. Read more
The British Science Association is seeking to appoint someone on a fixed term contract to the end of December 2027, to join our Grants Team in delivering The Ideas Fund, an exciting programme which looks to connect communities with researchers in order to develop and try out ideas related to mental wellbeing. Read more
The first event of the APPG on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM’s new project on AI equity took place on Monday 18 May 2026 in the Macmillan Room in Portcullis House. Read more
Hosted by the British Science Association, EDIS (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Science and Health) is a coalition of organisations working to improve equality, diversity and inclusion within the science and health research sector. Read more
On 14 January 2026, the APPG on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM held its Annual General Meeting (AGM). Read more
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) are opening a call for ideas which will determine the next piece of work for the Group in 2026. Read more
In July 2025, the APPG on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM held a roundtable discussion on 'Data collection, insight and analysis for diversity and inclusion in STEM'. Read more
The Engine Room Sound Laboratory (TERSL) were one of the six community organisations who participated in the Community Led Research Pilot (CLRP). They are a community organization based at the Dee Park estate. TERSL gets the local community involved to foster trust and empowerment, ensuring that their research is truly inclusive. They work with a very diverse group of people including the young, older, disabled, neurodivergent, unemployed to foster a truly inclusive community. With over 30 years Read more
Slough Anti-Litter Society (SALS) were one of the six community organisations who participated in the Community Led Research Pilot (CLRP). They were founded on a vision for a cleaner and greener Slough, and encourage residents to clean up, reduce waste, and embrace sustainable practices. Through community litter picks, upcycling fashion events, clothes swaps, and a repair café they are bringing the community together. Read more
TRIYBE were one of the six community organisations who participated in the Community Led Research Pilot (CLRP). TRIYBE are a community group in Reading who support communities and individuals to create positive change by challenging systems of oppression, racism and inequality. Read more
The Reading HongKongers CIC were one of the six community organisations who participated in the Community Led Research Pilot (CLRP). They were founded in 2022, and support Hongkongers who have settled in the Berkshire area through the government scheme of British National (Overseas) (BNO) visa route, to integrate into the local community. Read more
Together As One were one of the six community organisations who participated in the Community Led Research Pilot (CLRP). They are a youth-led charity based in Slough, who wanted to explore the link between engaging in environmental social action to improve young people’s mental health. Read more
The Integrated Research & Development Centre (IRDC) was one of six community organisations who participated in the Community Led Research Pilot. They work to address health and environmental challenges in underrepresented communities, including Nepalese communities, in Reading. Read more