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.

www.rigb.org

Talks

The science of imagination

Learn how our brains craft our experiences through complex processes, bridging memories and dreams, and understand variations such as aphantasia.

£16.00

Science

How the future began

An expert futurist examines the accuracy and methods of modern prediction techniques, using pattern analysis and critical thinking.

£16.00

Science Technology

Engineering a swarm

Learn how swarm robotics, inspired by nature’s own units like birds and insects, crafts robots to tackle tasks from medicine to logistics.

£16.00

Science Technology

Who moved the tortoise? Live podcast recording

A live recording with hosts Alex Hemingway and Kate Dooley, joined by experts to discuss the rich history and behind-the-scenes of televised lectures, including favourite demos and bloopers.

£16.00

Science

The quantum smart city

Learn how quantum technologies could transform urban management, enhancing security and efficiency, with photonics expert Ruth Oulton.

£16.00

Technology Science