In-person / Livestream Discourses Discourse: Mathematical tools to transform the world Fri 30 Jan 2026 Mathematician and Healthcare Engineer Becky Shipley explains how mathematical modelling is driving innovation in the NHS and Discourse: Mathematical tools to transform the world Book now
In-person Talks and shows WiFi Wars Debug XXI Fri 06 Mar 2026 WiFi Wars is back with their sell-out Debug show. Grab a phone and join in the interactive fun. WiFi Wars Debug XXI Book now
In-person / Livestream Discourses Discourse: Discovering what exoplanets are made from Fri 27 Feb 2026 Astrophysicist Jonathan Tennyson explores how improvements in spectroscopy are changing our understanding of exoplanets. Discourse: Discovering what exoplanets are made from Book now
Podcast Biology and the human body Physics Technology and engineering Podcast: From the Excel: Upcoming science in 2026 from New Scientist Live In this month's 'From the Theatre' episode, we visited New Scientist Live at the Excel to explore what scientists are most Podcast: From the Excel: Upcoming science in 2026 from New Scientist Live Read more
Podcast Technology and engineering Podcast: How mechanical engineering is changing the world - with Shini Somara Uncover some of the fascinating and often under-appreciated innovations in the world of engineering. Podcast: How mechanical engineering is changing the world - with Shini Somara Read more
Podcast Technology and engineering Podcast: From the Theatre: Should computers run the world? - with Hannah Fry Revisit Christmas Lecturer Hannah Fry's talk on the power of algorithms to continue celebrating our Discover200 campaign. Podcast: From the Theatre: Should computers run the world? - with Hannah Fry Read more
Podcast Biology and the human body Podcast: The science behind sickle cell disease - with Sara El Hoss and Stephanie George September marks Sickle Cell Awareness Month, so we wanted to draw attention to the science underlying this often-misunderstood Podcast: The science behind sickle cell disease - with Sara El Hoss and Stephanie George Read more
Podcast Brain Podcast: From the Theatre: The science of mental health - with Camilla Nord Discover the science behind mental health treatments in this lecture from the Ri Theatre. Podcast: From the Theatre: The science of mental health - with Camilla Nord Read more
In-person Family Fun Day Family Fun Day: Spectacular Space! - SOLD OUT Sat 28 Mar 2026 Join us for a fun day of activities all about space! Family Fun Day: Spectacular Space! - SOLD OUT Book now
Blog CHRISTMAS LECTURES Viasat supports epic space voyage for the Royal Institution’s 2025 CHRISTMAS LECTURES® The Royal Institution (Ri) has secured the support of Viasat, as Partner to the CHRISTMAS LECTURES® in their 200th anniversary Viasat supports epic space voyage for the Royal Institution’s 2025 CHRISTMAS LECTURES® Read more
