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Talks and shows

How engineering solves scientific questions

Sat 01 Nov 2025

Shini Somara uncovers how engineers are fixing scientific enigmas, revealing the creativity of the engineering approach to

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Physics

Podcast: How to hear gravitational waves – with Tessa Baker

How can we detect massive objects in space when we can't see them by light?

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Podcast Starburst Galaxy M82

Physics

Podcast: Tales from my PhD: What is galaxy evolution? – with Rohan Varadaraj

Rohan Varadaraj discuss his PhD work on discovering new galaxies, billions of light years away.

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An introduction to quantum theory (short course)

Mon 03 Nov 2025 - Mon 08 Dec 2025

James Millen returns to present a six part introduction to the world of quantum theory.

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Talks and shows

There's no business like snow business (family)

Sat 20 Dec 2025

Get in the Christmas spirit and explore the science of snow and ice.

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Talks and shows

How to survive in a cartoon universe (family)

Sat 15 Nov 2025

What happens to the laws of physics in a cartoon world?

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Talks and shows

Things scientists don't know yet (family)

Sat 08 Nov 2025

From dreaming to the end of the universe, join Peter Gallivan to explore the biggest mysteries science hasn’t solved… yet!

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Discourses

Discourse: Christmas Lecturer 2025

Fri 28 Nov 2025

Join 2025 Christmas Lecturer Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock for the final Discourse of the year.

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Talks and shows

Thought experiments powering future physics

Mon 24 Nov 2025

Vlatko Vedral explores thought experiments which could alter our understanding of the universe if they became reality.

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Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day: Magic and Illusions

Sat 25 Oct 2025

Join us for a fun day of activities all about the science of magic and illusions.

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