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An introduction to cosmology (short course)

  • Monday 15th January, 2024 – 7pm
  • The Royal Institution, London

While we have made massive progress in our understanding of the Universe, it leaves us with many unanswered questions. In his famous short course, Malcolm Fairbairn will try to explain how cosmologist...

Navigating the cosmos: The future of space cooperation

  • Saturday 20th January, 2024 – 7pm
  • The Royal Institution, London

Anu Ojha OBE, who serves as the Director for Championing Space at the UK Space Agency, will guide us on an insightful journey through the historical evolution of space cooperation. Join us as we unrav...

The universe in a box

  • Monday 5th February, 2024 – 7pm
  • The Royal Institution, London

A mesmerising tapestry of cosmic events stretching over the past 13.8 billion years and even further into the future have shaped the existence we have come to know. But are secrets masked in the futur...

Interstellar tours

  • Saturday 16th March, 2024 – 7pm
  • The Royal Institution, London

Embark on an enthralling cosmic journey with the esteemed science writer Brian Clegg as your guide through the uncharted depths of space. From colossal nebulae cradling the birth of stars, to the deto...

Our accidental Universe

  • Thursday 21st March, 2024 – 7pm
  • The Royal Institution, London

...Astronomy Chris Lintott as he unravels tales of peculiar accidents, remarkable individuals, and the occasional human oversight that have collectively shaped some of the most pivotal celestial revelati...

Discourse: Space oddities with Harry Cliff

  • Wednesday 27th March, 2024 – 7:15pm
  • The Royal Institution, London

Join University of Cambridge and CERN physicist Harry Cliff as he explores the cosmic anomalies currently perplexing scientists. From particles of astonishing energies erupting from the depths beneat...

Solving the secret of gravity

  • Tuesday 9th April, 2024 – 7pm
  • The Royal Institution, London

Join Claudia de Rham as she narrates her captivating experiences, navigating the collapse of her dream of becoming an astronaut to the pursuit of finally uncovering the truths of gravity. The brightes...

Discourse: Decoding the big bang

  • Friday 26th April, 2024 – 7:15pm
  • The Royal Institution, London

Embark on an exploration of one of science's most captivating phenomena— the Big Bang. In our latest Discourse, accomplished cosmologist Hiranya Pieris invites you to delve into the celestial mysterie...