National Science and Engineering Week is an annual celebration of science and its importance to our lives. Every March, the UK hosts a huge variety of science, engineering and technology events giving people across the UK the chance to participate in science activities, experiments and discussions. Each event raises awareness, appreciation and understanding of science, engineering and technology.

The aim is to involve people across the country in thinking about science and give them the chance to participate in science activities and experiments and engage in science discussions in their local area.

Each year, hundreds of thousands of people across the UK take part in National Science Week events and activities. Events are organised by schools, colleges and universities, community groups, individuals, and science and technology corporations such as IBM.

National Science and Engineering Week is coordinated by the British Association for the Advancement of Science (BA) - an independent membership charity dedicated to connecting science with people, so that science and its applications become accessible to all.

The BA aims to promote openness about science in society and to engage and inspire people directly with science and technology and their implications.

Established in 1831, the BA organises major initiatives across the UK, including the annual BA Festival of Science, National Science and Engineering Week, programmes of regional and local events, and an extensive programme for young people in schools and colleges.

If you want to find out more about National Science and Engineering Week, visit the British Association's National Science and Engineering Week website:
National Science and Engineering Week