Television presenter and physicist Prof Brian Cox has argued that boosting public funds to science would be a "sensible gamble". He said that a cash increase would yield huge benefits and make the UK the best place to do research. Speaking at the British Science Festival in Aberdeen, Prof Cox also underlined the importance of public engagement with science in the UK. Read more
Experts gather for British Science Festival in Aberdeen
Some of the country's leading scientists are arriving in Aberdeen for the British Science Festival. The big names include Professor Brian Cox, whose TV series popularised the wonders of the cosmos. As Colin Wight reports, some of the other attractions are more down to earth. Read more
A plaque honouring an Aberdeen Nobel Prize winner will be unveiled by one of the world's best-known physicists at the British Science Festival next week. Professor Brian Cox will reveal the Institute of Physics memorial to George Paget Thomson, a former Aberdeen University professor, at Marischal College on Thursday. Read more
The University of Aberdeen is proud to host Europe's biggest science festival. The British Science Festival will take place from 4 - 9 September 2012 with a programme of events for people of all ages and interests. Read more
The British Science Festival is one of Europe's largest science festivals, taking place each September. Each year the Festival travels to a different UK location, bringing you the latest in science, technology and engineering.
The British Science Festival is one of Europe's largest science festivals, taking place each September. Each year the Festival travels to a different UK location, bringing you the latest in science, technology and engineering. The theme for the 2011 Festival is ' Exploring new worlds' The British Science Festival 2011 will take place in the historic city of Bradford from Saturday 10th September - Thursday 15th September. Read more
University of Aberdeen secures major science festival for northern Scotland
A successful bid led by the University of Aberdeen to host the UKs leading public science festival will place Aberdeen and the north of Scotland firmly among the nations great science cities and regions. The university will host the festival from 4 to 9 September, 2012, at King's College in Old Aberdeen and at the Foresterhill health campus. Read more
The British Science Festival, one of Europe's largest science festivals is marking the International Year of Astronomy by looking at the contributions female astronomers have made. The 'She's an Astronomer' event at the University of Surrey in Guildford will hear from a range of women working in the field. Read more
The 2009 British Science Festival is underway. Our Gossip Girl Sue Nelson will be sending us the latest scientific titbits in her daily reporter's log. You can also catch Sue each evening in Guildford as she reviews all the goings on in the X-Change, a regular and very popular feature at the festival. Read more