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Talks and shows

SOLD OUT - The maths and magic of Rubik's cube

Sat 18 Nov 2023

This event is sold out.

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In-person
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Talks and shows

The secrets of Einstein's Equation

Mon 14 Aug 2023

Explore some of the biggest ideas of the Universe with Sean M Carroll.

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Maths

The joy of abstract mathematical thinking - with Eugenia Cheng

Category theory is an abstract branch of mathematics – but did you know it can be both fun, and extremely useful for everyday

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Podcast An airplane wing viewed through an airplane window mid-flight, with blue sky in the background.

Maths

Podcast: Bad statistics: How not to be misled – with Jennifer Rogers

Statistician Jennifer Rogers shows how statistics can help to make better decisions about risky activities.

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Video A presenter in black tie stands on a stage. The words 'GEOMETRY IN PHYSICS' are written above, along with the Royal Institution Logo.

Maths Physics

How geometry created modern physics – with Yang-Hui He

What's the story behind the five axioms of Euclidean geometry - and how is post-Euclidean geometry linked to modern physics?

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In-person
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: The mathematics of TV game shows (ages 12–14)

Wed 26 Jul 2023
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Probability and game shows (ages 9–11)

Tue 25 Jul 2023

In this workshop for 9–11 year olds, students will see if mathematics can help you win game shows.

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In-person
A child raising his hand in a classroom

Workshops

Holiday workshops: Probability and game shows (ages 7–8)

Tue 25 Jul 2023

In this workshop for 7–8 year olds, students will see if mathematics can help you win game shows.

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In-person
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Playing games with maths (ages 9–11)

Fri 25 Aug 2023

Get stuck into the fun side of maths with this interactive session.

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In-person
Children looking amazed

Workshops

Holiday workshops: Playing games with maths (ages 7–8)

Fri 25 Aug 2023

Get stuck into the fun side of maths with this interactive session.

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