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Big Bang Digital 2020


Meet the inspirational scientists, healthcare professionals, engineers, technicians and students doing incredible things during lockdown.

Big Bang Digital 2020 – science, engineering & Covid-19 is a free, online event on Tuesday 14 July that celebrates the amazing work of scientists and engineers in a pandemic. The 1-day event celebrates their achievements, hears about challenges, innovation and collaboration, and explores some upsides to lockdown.

Aimed at students aged 11+ #BigBangDigital gives young people a front row view of the incredible contribution of people working in science and engineering.

For more details and the latest confirmed line-up visit the website

Announced line-up

  • The worldwide race to develop a vaccine (GSK)

  • The environmental impact of staying at home (Plastic Oceans)

  • Keeping the water flowing (Thames Water)

  • Designing a social distancing lanyard (RS Components)

  • Feeding the nation (Harper Adams)

An inspiring day of upbeat sessions, Big Bang Digital 2020 suits students with an interest in the people, or the STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) behind the news stories. Get involved with interactive polls, live Q&A sessions, and Big Bang activities – there’s also a follow-up competition for summer inspiration.

Whether it’s through a live stream at school/college or on a tablet at home, join online for an uplifting look at the essential role of science and engineering.

For more details and the latest confirmed line-up visit the website

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