In-person Talks and shows The science of cooking with Ben Ebbrell Sat 18 Apr 2026 Discover what's really going on when we cook food, and taste the results, with Harvard's David Weitz and Sorted Food's Ben The science of cooking with Ben Ebbrell Book now
Blog Art, culture and society Science on the small screen: a century of television On the 100th anniversary of the first public television demonstration, read about how the partnership between science and the Science on the small screen: a century of television Read more
In-person Talks and shows Fantastic Fungi Festival (family) Sat 09 May 2026 - Sat 09 May 2026 The Ri is proud to host a family-friendly radical new science performance followed by a fun(gi) mini festival! Fantastic Fungi Festival (family) Book now
In-person Talks and shows Zombie Ant Fungus: The chemistry of control Sat 09 May 2026 - Sun 10 May 2026 The Ri is proud to host a radical new science performance blending neuroscience, mycology, sound, behaviour and music. Zombie Ant Fungus: The chemistry of control Book now
Podcast Art, culture and society Podcast: How did patriarchy develop across the world? – with Angela Saini and Julia Gillard Angela Saini, award-winning science journalist, and Julia Gillard, former Australian prime-minister dive into the roots of Podcast: How did patriarchy develop across the world? – with Angela Saini and Julia Gillard Read more
In-person Talks and shows Ig Nobels Face-to-face Fri 31 Oct 2025 Join new and former Ig Nobel Prize winners to celebrate the awards which make you laugh, then think. Ig Nobels Face-to-face Book now
In-person / Livestream Talks and shows The scientific mind of Leonardo Da Vinci Sat 27 Sep 2025 The world's foremost expert on Da Vinci, Martin Kemp, explores what made the great thinker unique. The scientific mind of Leonardo Da Vinci Book now
In-person Talks and shows The science of serendipity: How innovation really works Mon 29 Sep 2025 Martin Reeves reveals how innovation in science and technology really come about, using new research done on Ri premises. The science of serendipity: How innovation really works Book now
In-person SOLD OUT - Royal Institution Youth Summit 2025 Mon 15 Sep 2025 Sixth form and college students from around the UK will learn, discuss and critically examine the topic of this year's CHRISTMAS SOLD OUT - Royal Institution Youth Summit 2025 Book now
In-person Workshops Holiday workshops: Interpreting games (ages 9–11) Wed 30 Jul 2025 Discover game theory with our workshop! Holiday workshops: Interpreting games (ages 9–11) Book now
