Royal Institution

A picture of yellow flags flying at the front of the Royal Institution A picture of yellow flags flying at the front of the Royal Institution
Photo by me. I tried to be artistic, I failed.

A charitable organisation that has been hosting scientific lectures for over 200 years, most famously the annual Christmas Lecture for families, broadcast on television.

There’s a museum in the basement dedicated to Michael Faraday. It is interesting but small - really something to do on the way to a talk.

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Talks

Let there be light! (Family)

Join physicist Gideon Koekoek on a journey through the roles light plays in physics, from quantum mechanics to the beautiful colours we see.

£16.00

Science

Why does light exist?

A physicist examines why light exists and its crucial role in key scientific laws, conveying the essentials of physics to a broad audience.

£16.00

Science

How physics connects our universe

Learn how the ‘double copy’ theory suggests a deep connection between different physics theories, potentially reshaping our understanding of the universe.

£16.00

Science

The chemistry of Star Wars

Award-winning chemist Alex Baker discusses the real science behind Star Wars, analyzing the chemistry of Han Solo’s freezing and lightsaber colors.

£16.00

Science

Our perfectly imperfect memories

Discover how our memory reconstructs the past, leading to flaws that help us forge social bonds and navigate life, all demonstrated through recent psychological insights.

£16.00

Ri Demo Team unleashed

Witness the latest, amazing creations, contraptions, and concoctions, with science demos featuring fire and special guests.

£10.00

Science

Moms on Mars

New York Times bestselling authors examine pregnancy on Mars with a scientific comedy fashion show featuring models representing pregnant and postpartum bodies, styled by a feminist artist.

£16.00

Feminism Science

Hidden heroes of science (Family)

Learn about the unsung heroes of science who have greatly contributed to our understanding of the world, accompanied by live demonstrations.

£16.00

Science

Quantum is coming

Thomas A. Searles talks about the trailblazing work of African-American quantum scientists and how you can get involved in quantum science today.

£16.00

Science Technology

WiFi Wars 10.0

Join Steve and Rob for a night of live interactive gaming using your smartphone or tablet to play a variety of games and quizzes.

£16.00

Technology

How to grow a house

This rescheduled talk looks at the future of building using biotechnology to create materials like self-healing concrete and bricks grown from fungus.

£16.00

Architecture Science