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The hidden history of measurement

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

...and ruler to kitchen scales. But it is also entwined with some of humanity's greatest achievements, starting with the ancient Egyptians and Babylonians, where measurements were, quite literally, whate...

University of Dundee Three Minute Thesis 2023 Final

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

...of the fascinating ongoing research taking place at the University of Dundee at this special event packed with short, snappy and inspirational presentations. Developed by The University of Queensla...

Sir Christopher Wren: Architect & Courtier

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

...of four monarchs through social and economic disasters and political revolution. Wren's life at court can be minutely reconstructed and shows a man who was first and foremost a courtier serving the ar...

Family Fun Day: Cool stuff

  • Saturday 22nd July, 2023 – 11am
  • The Royal Institution, London

...history we have seen some pretty amazing things happen, and we wanted to showcase some of these. Join us for a hands on day exploring some of the coolest stuff we can find, from levitating magnets, to...