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Video Kit Yates gives a talk at the Royal Institution on how we can use maths to make predictions.

Maths

How can maths help us make better predictions? – with Kit Yates

Find out how non-linearity and randomness can cause problems for our decision-making - and how can maths help.

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Video Erica Thompson explains how mathematical models help us predict the future.

Maths

How do mathematical models help predict the future? - with Erica Thompson

How do mathematical models help us make predictions about what will happen? And what happens when those models are biased

How do mathematical models help predict the future? - with Erica Thompson Read more
Video Tim Palmer talks at the Ri on the 'Geometry of Chaos'

Climate Maths Physics

Chaos theory and geometry: can they predict our world? – with Tim Palmer

The geometry of chaos can explain our uncertain world, from weather and pandemics to quantum physics and free will.

Chaos theory and geometry: can they predict our world? – with Tim Palmer Read more
In-person
Andrew squatting down on a beach holding two rubik's cubes, one giant and one normal sized. He is wearing a rubik's cube patterned suit.

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
A green chalkboard has the equation 'E=c^2' written in large white letters.

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.

The secrets of Einstein's Equation Read more
Video The speaker faces the front of the stage, hands slightly raised. Overlayed are the words 'MATHS, THEORY & LIFE' alongside the Royal Institution's logo.

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

The joy of abstract mathematical thinking - with Eugenia Cheng Read more
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?

How geometry created modern physics – with Yang-Hui He Read more
In-person
Children sitting at long desks

Workshops

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

Wed 26 Jul 2023
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In-person
A child raising his hand in a classroom

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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