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Talks and shows

Ri Demo Team unleashed

Sat 24 May 2025

The Ri Demo Team and friends present their newest demonstrations, plus some old favourites in this explosive show!

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In-person / Livestream
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Talks and shows

The chemistry of Star Wars

Sun 04 May 2025

By popular demand, Alex Baker returns to show off some amazing chemistry from a galaxy far, far away.

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: An expanding universe of knowledge (ages 15–18)

Thu 17 Apr 2025

Find out how much we've now been able to discover about the universe in which we live, and how much there is still to find out!

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Cosmetic chemistry (ages 9–11)

Thu 20 Feb 2025

Students will explore pH, neutralisation, solubility and changes of state, and make their own bathbombs and lipbalm to take home

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Colour chemistry (ages 12–14)

Mon 17 Feb 2025

Discover what a colour actually is, understand how objects become coloured, and how Chemists can manipulate these aspects to

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Talks and shows

LIVESTREAM TICKETS AVAILABLE - The greatest science demos of all time!

Sat 15 Mar 2025

Help decide the most-loved demo from over 200 years of history.

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In-person
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Talks and shows

Messy science (Family)

Fri 11 Apr 2025

How to make a mess... scientifically!

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In-person
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Talks and shows

For Your Inspiration: Medical marvels

Sat 28 Jun 2025

Join us for an inspiring evening exploring the breadth of careers in the medical field.

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In-person
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Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day: Food, glorious food!

Sat 22 Feb 2025

Join us for a day of activities and science fun relating to the 2024 CHRISTMAS LECTURES sponsored by CGI.

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In-person
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Talks and shows

Fuel the future

Thu 20 Feb 2025

Experience our new school show about the future of fuel!

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