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

Hidden heroes of science (Family)

People can hear stories about lesser-known scientists from thousands of years ago right up to today, learning how their discoveries changed the world. There will also be fun science experiments and a chance to get Peter Gallivan’s new book signed.

£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

Battle of the Big Bang

Learn how astrophysicists are challenging the concept of the Big Bang as the sole origin of our universe with new, thrilling theories.

£16.00

Science

The new chemistry of medical imaging

Chemist Franklin Aigbirhio talks about creating new chemicals for medical imaging that can map and monitor vital biochemicals like enzymes and proteins in the human body.

£16.00

Health Science