In-person Talks and shows Chemistry of a candle Mon 22 Dec 2025 Round out the celebrations of 200 years of CHRISTMAS LECTURES with this contemporary take on Michael Faraday's most famous Chemistry of a candle Read more
Podcast Chemistry Climate Podcast: Sustainable materials: Trick or treat? - with Mike Shaver Mike Shaver unpacks whether our sustainable materials are actually sustainable and answers whether plastic can ever be fully Podcast: Sustainable materials: Trick or treat? - with Mike Shaver Read more
Podcast Chemistry Podcast: The science of cheese - with Bronwen Percival Bronwen Percival takes us from cheese production to the biochemistry underlying its notorious smell, and even some cheese Podcast: The science of cheese - with Bronwen Percival Read more
In-person 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. There's no business like snow business (family) Read more
In-person 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. Family Fun Day: Magic and Illusions Read more
In-person / Livestream Talks and shows The invisible evidence: Chemistry’s role in solving crimes Mon 20 Oct 2025 Explore leading-edge techniques which allow chemists to uncover vital evidence at crime scenes. The invisible evidence: Chemistry’s role in solving crimes Read more
In-person Talks and shows The afterlife of atoms: Saving lives and exploring space with nuclear waste Mon 13 Oct 2025 Nuclear chemist Tim Gregory explains the latest technology finding uses for discarded nuclear materials. The afterlife of atoms: Saving lives and exploring space with nuclear waste Read more
In-person Workshops Holiday workshops: Build like Bucky (ages 12-14) Tue 29 Jul 2025 This fun and engaging workshop explores geometry and engineering. Holiday workshops: Build like Bucky (ages 12-14) Read more
In-person Workshops Holiday workshops: Build like Bucky (ages 15-18) Tue 29 Jul 2025 This fun and engaging workshop explores geometry and engineering. Holiday workshops: Build like Bucky (ages 15-18) Read more
In-person Workshops Holiday workshops: Designing for plants (ages 9–11) Mon 28 Jul 2025 Perfect for curious minds, this session blends architecture and design. Holiday workshops: Designing for plants (ages 9–11) Read more
