The Royal Institution is the home of science in the heart of London, with a packed programme of accessible science for adults, children, families and schools.
Through talks in our world famous theatre, leading scientists and cultural commentators explore the latest amazing science and the way in which it shapes our lives.
Join Elizabeth Tasker for a tour of new-found worlds that are more alien than anything in fiction.
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TV astronomer and author Mark Thompson takes us on a journey through the most spectacular science.
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Jennifer Rohn of Lablit.com hosts the monthly book club dedicated to great fiction books with a science theme.
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Apollo Astronaut Al Worden and experts will argue their case for settling on the Moon, Mars or travelling beyond.
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Following the third series of their hit TV show ‘Dara O Briain’s Go 8 Bit’, the WiFi Wars team return due to popular demand for their fourth annual lecture.
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In this workshop for 16–18s, students will use coding to explore Mathematics.
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In this workshop for 10–12 year olds, students will see if mathematics can help you win game shows.
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In this workshop for 7–9 year olds, students will explore the wonderful world of fractals.
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In this workshop for 7–9year olds, students will explore the wonderful world of fractals.
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In this workshop for 10–12 year olds, students will see if mathematics can help you win game shows.
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In this workshop for 7–9 year-olds students will learn the basics of mathematical modelling through interactive activities.
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In this workshop for 16–18 year olds students will find out about cryptography in computer science and how to go about cracking codes.
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In this workshop for 7–9 year-olds, students learn about DNA and enzymes, and make their own DNA necklace.
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In this workshop for 10–12 year-olds, students are introduced to enzymes, DNA structure, using equipment usually found at degree level.
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In this workshop for 10–12 year-olds students will learn the basics of mathematical modelling through interactive activities.
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What does the future hold for our Universe? Join us for a journey through space and time.
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Learn the logic of computing in this fun magic-based session for 7–9 year-olds.
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In this workshop for 16-18 year olds, students build an electromagnet, and construct two types of motors to learn how electricity and magnetism are linked.
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Learn the logic of computing in this fun magic-based session for 10–12 year olds.
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In this workshop for 7–9 year olds, students explore tessellations, from the work of MC Escher and beyond.
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In this workshop for 7–9 year olds, students will explore intriguing ways your brain works.
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In this workshop for 16–18 year olds, students will design and build their own cardboard robot, based on an Arduino microcontroller.
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In this workshop for 13–15 year olds, students build an electromagnet, and construct two types of motor to learn how electricity and magnetism are linked.
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In this workshop for 10–12 year olds, students explore geometric design, the mathematics of tessellation and create their own complex designs.
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In this workshop for 10–12 year olds, students will explore intriguing ways your brain works.
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Zdenka Kuncic will provide a tantalising glimpse into the possibility of synthetic intelligence in the not-too-distant future.
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