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LAST CHANCE TO JOIN THE BIG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 21st June.
Find out what each role involves at www.big.uk.com/volunteer.
Apply at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
1 WEEK UNTIL BEETLESTONE NOMINATIONS CLOSE
The Beetlestone Award recognises someone making a significant impact in science communication.
Nominations close midnight 24th April. Applications close midnight 1st May.
big.uk.com/Beetlestone
Please review the new application guidance before applying.
LAST CHANCE TO APPLY FOR THE 2026 JOSH AWARD
Applications close at 23:59 on Friday 10th April. If you're an early career science communicator, find out what the award is, what is seeks to recognise and how it could help your career at www.big.uk.com/josh
JOSH AWARD 2026 WINNER
We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 winner of the Josh Award is Alyssa Siriyan, and her project entitled 'What Remains'. To learn about Alyssa's project, and about what the Josh Award is, head to big.uk.com/Josh.
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The BIG Event 2026 is still open for bookings and we'd love to see you there!
Time to grab a ticket?
www.big.uk.com/BIGEvent2026
Reminder, our bi-annual award for early career science communicators closes for applications on Friday 10th April!
Find out what the Josh Award is, who is eligible, what it celebrates and how to apply at big.uk.com/josh.
Pay It Forward Fee ✨
We've introduced an option for you to add a £25 Pay-It-Forward fee to your booking this year, to help provide a 1-day place at the BIG Event for those who might not otherwise be able to attend.
Are you someone who could benefit from this scheme. Email [email protected] to chat!
Last stretch for Early Bird Tickets for the BIG Event!
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Secure your tickets now before we move to full price in April, its the cheapest time to get your ticket!
big.uk.com/BIGEvent2026
JOIN THE BIG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
To find out what roles there are, and the benefits of being on the committee, visit www.big.uk.com/volunteer. To put yourself forward for a role, complete the form below by midnight, end of Sunday 21st June.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
BEETLESTONE AWARD NOW OPEN!
This award seeks to recognise someone who has already made or is clearly creating a significant impact in communicating science.
Nominations deadline - midnight, Friday 24th April
Applications deadline - midnight, Friday 1st May
big.uk.com/Beetlestone/
