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

Engineering a robot 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

Nature Technology

Who moved the tortoise? Live podcast recording

At a live podcast recording, hosts and guests, including a physicist and a film chairman, will discuss the history and impact of the Christmas Lectures, share favourite demos and talk about TV production challenges.

£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

Fuel the future

Learn about the chemistry of fuels, effects of CO2, issues with plastics, renewable energy solutions, and exciting explosions from experts.

£16.00

Science Technology

DNA time travel

Pooja Swali sheds light on ancient DNA, exploring how old diseases spread and their impacts on human life and health, helping us understand modern diseases better.

£16.00

Health Science