Leading IT and business consulting firm CGI has renewed its commitment to the Royal Institution’s charitable activities, through a further three years support as title partner to the CHRISTMAS LECTURES® from the Royal Institution (Ri).
Today’s announcement will see CGI help achieve the Ri’s charitable mission to bring scientists and the public together, retaining the organisation’s position as the charity’s lead supporter of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES® in 2026, 2027 and 2028.
Also today, CGI announced new support for the Science Museum and the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Through these partnerships, CGI – which marked its 50th anniversary milestone in 2025, the same year as the Ri celebrated 200 years of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES® – will continue to deliver STEM engagement initiatives, connecting its partners and clients in support of the UK’s future skills agenda.
Tara McGeehan, President of CGI in the UK said: “We are proud to support institutions that spark curiosity and open pathways for diverse audiences. By combining our heritage in innovation with the expertise of the Royal Institution, Science Museum Group, and the Royal Observatory Greenwich, we can excite and equip the next generation with the skills the future will demand.
These partnerships connect real innovation with real learning and help build a stronger, more diverse STEM pipeline for the UK. Our future starts here!”
Katherine Mathieson, Director of the Ri, said: “CGI’s generous support over the past three years has been invaluable, enabling us to produce three series of standout CHRISTMAS LECTURES®. Their commitment to public engagement with science has been clear from day one, and their team has worked alongside us as colleagues to help realise our vision that science is for everyone.”
“We are delighted that CGI has chosen to renew their support as our CHRISTMAS LECTURES® title partner for a further three years. Together, we will inspire many thousands more young people to see a future for themselves with science.”
For 50 years, CGI has been building the systems that society relies on, from space and cyber technologies to national-scale digital information solutions. The company also invests in apprenticeships, industry placements, and entry-level graduate roles, equipping people with the skills required for careers in AI, cybersecurity, systems engineering, and data analytics.
The 2026 CHRISTMAS LECTURES® topic and Lecturer will be announced by the Ri in summer 2026.