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The Ri is closed for two weeks in the daytime from Monday 27 July to Sunday 9 August (inclusive) for refurbishment works. Our planned ticketed events will run as usual. 

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Quantum computer core
Talks and shows

How to grow a quantum computer

Sat 14 Nov 2026

What could replace silicon in the quantum age? Theoretical physicist Felix Flicker explores the remarkable materials powering

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Neutron stars merging forming gravitational waves
Talks and shows

The Einstein Telescope: Discovery and diplomacy

Mon 02 Nov 2026

Theoretical physicist, and President-elect of the International Science Council, Robbert Dijkgraaf explores what makes the

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Two people holding a globe
Talks and shows

Tomorrow: It's not a question of when, but where! (family)

Sat 14 Nov 2026

Vanessa Madu explores the mathematics of time keeping across the globe

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Three people standing in front of Faraday desk in Ri Theatre
Talks and shows

An Evening of Unnecessary Detail

Sat 24 Oct 2026

They're back! Join Festival of the Spoken Nerd and friends for an evening of science, songs, stand-up maths and more.

An Evening of Unnecessary Detail Book now
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Colourful computer code background
Talks and shows

You don't know what you're m ss ng: The hidden data shaping our behaviour

Sat 19 Sep 2026

Mathematician and author Kit Yates returns to the Ri to explore how our understanding of reality is shaped by missing

You don't know what you're m ss ng: The hidden data shaping our behaviour Book now
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Playing with proof (Year 10 -13)

Fri 28 Aug 2026

Expand your mathematical horizons in this hands-on interactive workshop with some satisfyingly simple solutions to perplexing

Holiday workshops: Playing with proof (Year 10 -13) Book now
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: How to Win at Game Shows (Year 5 and 6)

Thu 27 Aug 2026

In this workshop participants will see if mathematics can help you win game shows.

Holiday workshops: How to Win at Game Shows (Year 5 and 6) Book now
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: How to Win at Game Shows (Year 7 - 9)

Thu 27 Aug 2026

In this workshop participants will see if mathematics can help you win game shows.

Holiday workshops: How to Win at Game Shows (Year 7 - 9) Book now
In-person
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Maths and Medicine (Year 5 and 6)

Mon 17 Aug 2026

Investigate very large and very small numbers in this very practical workshop.

Holiday workshops: Maths and Medicine (Year 5 and 6) Book now
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Maths and Medicine (Year 7 - 9)

Mon 17 Aug 2026

Apply very small numbers knowledge to the world of medicines in this very practical workshop

Holiday workshops: Maths and Medicine (Year 7 - 9) Book now

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