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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Cosmetic chemistry (ages 9–11)

Thu 15 Feb 2024

Dive into the theory of rockets and space travel, in this challenge based workshop.

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In-person
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Colour chemistry (ages 12–14)

Tue 13 Feb 2024

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

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In-person
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Family Fun Day

SOLD OUT - Family Fun Day: AI and problem solving

Sat 17 Feb 2024

A fun day of interactive science for the whole family.

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In-person / Livestream
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Discourses

SOLD OUT IN PERSON - Discourse: Explosive chemistry with Andrew Szydlo

Thu 29 Feb 2024

Delve into the evolution of explosive chemical experiments.

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Talks and shows

Kitchen science (evening)

Wed 03 Apr 2024

Discover how you can bring science out of the lab and into your own kitchen.

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In-person
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Talks and shows

Kitchen science (matinee)

Wed 03 Apr 2024

Discover how you can bring science out of the lab and into your own kitchen.

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Talks and shows

SELLING FAST - Dr Emily’s World Whizzing Facts Show

Sat 16 Mar 2024

Discover some world whizzing, brain fizzing science facts in this interactive quiz.

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In-person
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Talks and shows

Public Programme Launch 2024: This thing called science

Sat 13 Jan 2024

Join the Ri’s own Demo Team for the launch of the 2024 Spring programme!

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In-person
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Talks and shows

A very curious Christmas with Maddie Moate

Mon 18 Dec 2023

From gingerbread and toys, to reindeers knees, join Maddie Moate for some sciencey Christmas cheer!

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In-person
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Talks and shows

Messy science (Matinee)

Wed 23 Aug 2023

How to make a mess... scientifically!

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