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Talks and shows

Wifi Wars Debug XIX

Fri 21 Mar 2025

Wifi Wars is back for another gaming extravaganza

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Art, culture and society

A summer of science: my internship at the Ri

I am Jeanne, a third year PhD student in cell biology at the University of Cambridge. This summer, I took a break from my PhD to

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Talks and shows

Pride in STEM: Carousel of science

Mon 18 Nov 2024

Join us and Pride in STEM as we celebrate LGBTQ+ in STEM day.

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Talks and shows

For your inspiration: Earth extremes

Fri 08 Nov 2024

Join us and The Grantham Institute as we delve into the extreme environments of our world.

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Discourses

Discourse: The scientist and the forger

Fri 27 Sep 2024

Jehane Ragai delves into this ongoing battle between scientists and forgers, revealing the cutting-edge and traditional methods

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In-person
he perfect geometry of the ribbed vaulting in the Cordoba Mezquita

Talks and shows

The hidden science in Europe's great cathedrals

Sat 23 Nov 2024

Diana Darke explores the evidence embedded in medieval monasteries, palaces, castles and cathedrals across Europe.

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Talks and shows

The science of skateboarding

Mon 09 Sep 2024

Rodney Mullen, known for inventing numerous tricks and revolutionising the sport, will take the stage to break down the science

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Royal Institution Youth Summit 2024

Mon 16 Sep 2024

Sixth form and college students from around the UK will learn, discuss and critically examine the topic of this year's CHRISTMAS

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Fractal fun (ages 9–11)

Wed 28 Aug 2024

Patterns within patterns within patterns? It must be fractals!

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In-person
Students explore maths

Workshops

Holiday workshops: Fractal fun (ages 7–8)

Wed 28 Aug 2024

Patterns within patterns within patterns? It must be fractals!

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