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Discourses

SOLD OUT IN PERSON Discourse: Digital intelligence vs biological intelligence

Fri 30 May 2025

2024 Nobel winner Geoffrey Hinton explains what AI has learned, and is still learning, from biological intelligence.

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Talks and shows

Quantum is coming

Mon 09 Jun 2025

Physicist Thomas A. Searles explores the near-term applications of quantum information technology and how we can be involved.

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Technology and engineering

Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Satellite vision

Discover real-world computing applications in astronomy, and create your own stunning space image using real telescope data.

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Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day: BIG science

Sat 19 Jul 2025

Join us for a fun day of activities all about science!

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Talks and shows

Hidden heroes of science (Family)

Sat 07 Jun 2025

Discover the people behind some of the greatest scientific innovations of our time!

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Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day: Lights, camera, action!

Sat 31 May 2025

Join us for a fun day of activities all about the science of film and theatre.

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Talks and shows

Surprising science with Dr Jo (Family)

Wed 28 May 2025

Join Dr Jo to discover how a single piece of paper can explain multiple scientific concepts.

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An introduction to space science and engineering (short course)

Mon 23 Jun 2025 - Tue 29 Jul 2025

Join this comprehensive, six part course to discover how unmanned spacecraft are designed, and what they've taught us about the

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Talks and shows

Decoding life with AI

Mon 07 Jul 2025

Mikhail Burtsev explains how artificial intelligence is helping to decipher genomes and accelerate medical discoveries.

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Skateboards to starships (age 12–14)

Thu 17 Apr 2025
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