The Beetlestone Award – for leadership and legacy in Informal Science Learning

The purpose of the Beetlestone Award is to recognise a leader in the field of ‘informal learning in science’ – someone still in post in the UK, not a retiree – who has already made or is clearly creating a significant legacy for the field.

Professor John Beetlestone (1932-2017), the founding director of the UK’s first purpose-built science discovery centre, Techniquest in Cardiff, was one of the ISL pioneers of the 20th century.  Who is following in his footsteps?

Now in its third year, this Award has been made possible through the generosity of the Beetlestone family and some other private donors.  Details of how to nominate someone, or to apply yourself, are now available on the BIG website.

The closing date for nominations and applications for this year’s Award is Friday 1 May 2020.