Skip to main content
  • What's on
  • Learning
  • Explore science
  • Christmas Lectures
  • Visit
  • Support us
  • About us
Become an Ri Member
Become an Ri Member
In-person
A pumpkin with a scary face covered out

Talks and shows

The Halloween lecture

Tue 31 Oct 2023

Get ready for a spine-chilling Halloween-themed science show that will leave you on the edge of your seat!

The Halloween lecture Read more
In-person
A woman is teaching a child science

Talks and shows

Not just for the boys

Thu 16 Nov 2023

Join distinguished physicist Dame Athene Donald as she explores the obstacles holding women back in science.

Not just for the boys Read more
Video Tessa Baker talks at the Ri about Gravitational Waves

Physics

What do gravitational waves sound like? - with Tessa Baker

In 2023 scientists detected the sound of gravitational waves for the first time. Find out more about gravitational waves and how

What do gravitational waves sound like? - with Tessa Baker Read more
Video The speaker faces the front of the stage, hands slightly raised. Overlayed are the words 'MASSIVE STAR FORMATION' alongside the Royal Institution's logo.

Physics

Massive stars and supernovae – with Thomas Haworth

What are massive stars and supernovae, and why are they so rare? And why have they had such a huge effect on the evolution of

Massive stars and supernovae – with Thomas Haworth Read more
Video Youtube thumbnail image of Melanie Windridge talking about nuclear fusion

Physics Technology and engineering

Could nuclear fusion energy power the future? – with Melanie Windridge

Could fusion energy transform the way the world produces energy for the world? Find out with demos of plasma, superconductors

Could nuclear fusion energy power the future? – with Melanie Windridge Read more
Video The speaker is pictured setting fire to a material with a Bunsen burner. Overlayed are the words 'MAKING MATERIALS' alongside the Royal Institution's logo.

Chemistry Physics

How does materials science affect our lives? – with Anna Ploszajski

What's the science behind everyday materials like glass, plastic, steel, and sugar? And how can you make a chocolate trumpet

How does materials science affect our lives? – with Anna Ploszajski Read more
In-person
The world's largest radio telescope in the Australian outback

Talks and shows

Beyond the Milky Way: VR experience with narration from Brian Cox

Tue 15 Aug 2023 - Sat 19 Aug 2023

Join us for a 30 minute VR experience, with daily slots.

Beyond the Milky Way: VR experience with narration from Brian Cox Read more
Livestream
The JWST telescope in space, planet earth is in the foreground

Talks and shows

The JWST: A year in solar system science

Fri 14 Jul 2023

Celebrate the first anniversary of the ground-breaking release of the ‘Deepest Infrared Image of the Universe Yet’ from the JWST

The JWST: A year in solar system science Read more
Video A satellite is shown in space. Text overlayed above it reads 'INTERSTELLAR TRAVEL', along with the Royal Institution's logo.

Physics Technology and engineering

Is interstellar travel possible? – with Les Johnson

What does a NASA scientist thinks about the future of interstellar travel? Find out about the challenges and the realities of

Is interstellar travel possible? – with Les Johnson Read more
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

Pagination

  • Previous page ‹‹
  • Page 13
  • Next page ››
Back to top

Subscribe to The Ri Newsletter

Sign up now

About the Ri

The Royal Institution is an independent charity dedicated to connecting people to the world of science.

Contact us What we do

About us    Jobs

Venue hire

Make your next event one to remember at our unique central London venue, steeped in 200 years of science history.

Find out more

Support us

Support us in our charitable mission to create opportunities for the public and scientists to explore science together.

Donate online Join the Ri

More ways to support

The Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS

Find us Museum Licensing Shop

The Royal Institution of Great Britain was granted a royal charter in 1800 and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (227938).

© Royal Institution 2025
  • Terms and conditions
  • Web accessibility
  • Policies
  • Safeguarding

The CHRISTMAS LECTURES® are a registered trademark