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Sickle Cell Disease: A Cultural History

  • Thursday 1st June, 2023 – 6pm
  • Gresham College, London

Sickle Cell Disease can only be understood in the context of racial politics. Predominantly seen in populations of…

Blue machine: Uncovering the ocean's power

  • Thursday 1st June, 2023 – 7pm
  • The Royal Institution, London

Join renowned physicist and 2020 Ri Christmas Lecturer Helen Czerski, as she dives deep into the depths of the Ear…

The hidden history of measurement

  • Friday 2nd June, 2023 – 7pm
  • The Royal Institution, London

Measurement is a discipline we use everyday, from a pencil and ruler to kitchen scales. But it is also entwined wi…

The Risks of Technology in Business

  • Monday 5th June, 2023 – 6pm
  • Gresham College, London

There are risks associated with the crypto world, including custodial risk and economic exploits. There are also r…

An introduction to particle physics (short course)

  • Monday 5th June, 2023 – 7pm
  • The Royal Institution, London

Particle physics is the study of nature at the highest energies and shortest distances that we can probe in a labo…

Alan Turing: Pioneer of Mathematical Biology

  • Tuesday 6th June, 2023 – 1pm
  • David Game College

Alan Turing is well-known for his work on the Enigma code in World War II, and his theoretical work underpinning c…

Exoplanets and the future of humanity

  • Friday 9th June, 2023 – 7pm
  • The Royal Institution, London

Take a fascinating journey to the world beyond our solar system with the expert guidance of renowned astronomer, C…

She's in CTRL: How women can take back tech (Theatre and online)

  • Monday 12th June, 2023 – 7pm
  • The Royal Institution, London

In the UK, women comprise only a quarter of the STEM workforce, leaving a small group of prominent men to make cri…

Connecting the Dots: Milestones in Graph Theory

  • Tuesday 13th June, 2023 – 6pm
  • Gresham College, London

Graph theory is the study of connections, as may be seen in the London Underground map with stations linked by rai…

The future of geography

  • Tuesday 13th June, 2023 – 7pm
  • The Royal Institution, London

The race for dominance in space is shaping the future of humanity. From the discovery of space metals worth more t…

University of Dundee Three Minute Thesis 2023 Final

  • Wednesday 14th June, 2023 – 1pm
  • Dalhousie Building, Lecture Theatre 3, Dundee

Come learn about some of the fascinating ongoing research taking place at the University of Dundee at this special…

Sir Christopher Wren: Architect & Courtier

  • Wednesday 14th June, 2023 – 6pm
  • David Game College, London

Sir Christopher Wren’s success was underpinned by his consummate skill as a courtier, retaining the confidence of …

WiFi Wars 8.0

  • Thursday 15th June, 2023 – 7pm
  • The Royal Institution, London

Due to popular demand, WiFi Wars will be back at the Ri for the eighth time! Join the team to hear what they've be…

The Use of Embyronic Stem Cells in Clinical Treatments

  • Monday 19th June, 2023 – 6:45pm
  • The Albert Club, Manchester

Sue Kimber is Professor of Stem & Developmental Biology, Division of Cell Matrix Biology & Regenerative Medicine a…

Navigating the world with maths

  • Tuesday 20th June, 2023 – 7pm
  • The Royal Institution, London

Mathematical models have shaped our world and continue to be at the centre of everything we do. They became headli…

Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science Annual Lecture 2023

  • Wednesday 21st June, 2023 – 6pm
  • Dalhousie Building, Lecture Theatre 3, Dundee

Join us this year for our 7th Annual Lecture on the topic of Communicating Statistical Evidence in Court and in Pu…

Sentience: The mystery of consciousness

  • Wednesday 21st June, 2023 – 7pm
  • The Royal Institution, London

Join renowned psychologist and philosopher Nicholas Humphrey as he represents his theory of 'phenomenal consciousn…

The secret superpowers of the seabed

  • Friday 23rd June, 2023 – 7pm
  • The Royal Institution, London

Offshore wind turbines provide us with clean electricity, powering our homes, vehicles and lifestyles. They can he…

High voltage physics

  • Saturday 24th June, 2023 – 7pm
  • The Royal Institution, London

Join Prof David Ricketts to explore the amazing world of high voltage science, discovering the secrets behind some…

Discourse: Charting the evolution of the Universe

  • Thursday 29th June, 2023 – 7:15pm
  • The Royal Institution, London

Unravelling the mysteries and origins of the Universe remains one of the biggest questions in physics. Drawing upo…

Scientific applications of virtual reality

  • Monday 3rd July, 2023 – 7pm
  • The Royal Institution, London

Virtual and augmented reality can immerse you in a world that feels unique to you. It's not just to make the gamin…

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