| Royal Institution

A thank you to L’Oréal for supporting young scientists.

Book your tour of the Royal Institution and find out more about our fascinating history and current activities.

Find out more about the 2025 AGM.

In-person / Livestream

Discourses

Fri 30 May 2025

2024 Nobel winner Geoffrey Hinton explains what AI has learned, and is still learning, from biological intelligence.

In-person

Talks and shows

Mon 26 May 2025

You won't believe your eyes as Innovator in Residence David Ricketts returns to present a reimagining of Edwin Land's landmark

In-person

Talks and shows

Mon 09 Jun 2025

Physicist Thomas A. Searles explores the near-term applications of quantum information technology and how we can be involved.

Technology and engineering

Discover real-world computing applications in astronomy, and create your own stunning space image using real telescope data.

Maths

Uncover the mathematical basis behind the process of voting, a key part of living in a democratic society. Understand how maths

Maths

Explore techniques to model the world around you using cellular automata in this computer-free Off-the-Shelf Secondary

CHRISTMAS LECTURES

Space scientist, educator and BBC Sky at Night presenter Dr Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock will give this year’s Ri CHRISTMAS

Subscribe to