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Talks and shows

The quantum smart city

Sat 15 Feb 2025

Discover how quantum technologies will revolutionise our lives, as Ruth Oulton guides us through the smart cities of tomorrow.

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Talks and shows

The real science of asteroid defence

Sat 01 Feb 2025

Robin George Andrews reveals the story of how science and engineering can save us from city-destroying asteroids.

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In-person
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Talks and shows

Programme Launch 2025: Ri behind the scenes

Fri 17 Jan 2025

Join the Ri's own Demo Team for the launch of the 2025 Spring programme!

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Workshops

SOLD OUT YSC Holiday workshops: Crash testing (ages 12-14)

Tue 29 Oct 2024

Join us to create your own high velocity eggsporter!

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In-person
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Talks and shows

Demo team extravaganza: Fun, facts and fire round three!

Mon 07 Oct 2024

Join our demo team for a science filled variety night.

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Matt Parker, Steve Mould and Helen Arney performing on stage

Talks and shows

An Evening of Unnecessary Detail

Sun 20 Oct 2024

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

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In-person
swirling gravitational waves

Talks and shows

Secret space waves

Sat 21 Sep 2024

Join Gideon Koekoek as he explores what secrets of the Universe gravitational waves could reveal.

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The inside of the equipment at CERN

Talks and shows

Anatomy of a particle detector

Sat 02 Nov 2024

Claire Malone explores the anatomy of particle detectors, taking the ATLAS experiment at CERN as a specific example.

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In-person
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SOLD OUT - An introduction to quantum theory (short course)

Mon 07 Oct 2024 - Mon 11 Nov 2024

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

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In-person
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Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day: Amazing animals

Sun 27 Oct 2024

Join us for a day of animals facts and fun for the whole family.

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