British Science Week

British Science Week, 6-15 March 2026 #BSW26

A ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths

Aiming to raise awareness, spark enthusiasm and celebrate science, engineering, technology and maths with people of all ages and from all walks of life.

The theme for 2026 is Curiosity: what’s your question?

This theme is all about getting you thinking about what you most want to know about the world, and how you could find out. All scientific discoveries and advancements have come from a spark of curiosity. No experiment was conducted without a someone behind it being inquisitive, wanting to know the answer. But curiosity isn’t just about conventional science, it’s part of our everyday lives, it’s how we understand and interact with our environment. It can help us make the world a better place. Curiosity about the climate crisis and how we can protect our planet can lead us to make more eco-friendly choices.

Start getting ready for British Science Week with the taster activity pack, available to download free now!

The pack includes activities for young people aged under 5 to around 14, and contains inspiring stories of role models from the Smashing Stereotypes campaign. Activities cover all sorts of areas of STEM, and provide questions and ideas to get young people thinking about what they’re most interested in.

Download the taster pack here: 2026 taster pack.

The main activity packs will be released in January 2026.

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Resources & kits to support science curriculum leaning outdoors here: Science - Curriculum Learning