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lots of fatty and sugary processed food

Talks and shows

Ultra-processed people: The harsh reality of ultra-processed food

Tue 19 Sep 2023

Discover why we all eat stuff that isn't really food and how it's affecting our health.

Ultra-processed people: The harsh reality of ultra-processed food Read more
Livestream
Statue of a man thinking

Talks and shows

I've been thinking: Seeking a life of the mind

Tue 03 Oct 2023

Join Daniel C Dennett, renowned philosopher, in a captivating event at the Ri.

I've been thinking: Seeking a life of the mind Read more
In-person
a cloudy sunset

Talks and shows

Too late to awaken: Counting down to doomsday

Wed 01 Nov 2023

Join Slavoj Žižek to hear about a radical emancipatory politics that could avert our course to self-destruction.

Too late to awaken: Counting down to doomsday Read more
In-person
national cancer institute via Unsplash

Talks and shows

SOLD OUT - A user's guide to the new biology

Mon 12 Feb 2024

A leading-edge new vision of biology that will revise our concept of what life itself is, how to enhance it, and what

SOLD OUT - A user's guide to the new biology Read more
In-person
A woman is teaching a child science

Talks and shows

Not just for the boys

Thu 16 Nov 2023

Join distinguished physicist Dame Athene Donald as she explores the obstacles holding women back in science.

Not just for the boys Read more
Blog A child looking through a metallic tube

Art, culture and society

21+ science activities for children outside of London

It's a summer of science, for all ages! We rounded up some of our favourite activities around the UK.

21+ science activities for children outside of London Read more
Blog An inclusive Pride flag being flown at the Ri

Art, culture and society

Celebrating London Pride at the Ri, and embracing diversity in science

Celebrating London Pride at the Ri, and embracing diversity in science Read more
Video A presenter stands on a stage with his hands slightly raised. The words 'HEALTHCARE INEQUALITY' are written above, along with the Royal Institution Logo.

Art, culture and society Biology and the human body

How can we make healthcare equal for everyone? - with Kevin Fenton

The Covid-19 pandemic revealed the huge health inequalities that exist in our society, and London was no exception. So how can

How can we make healthcare equal for everyone? - with Kevin Fenton Read more
In-person
The world's largest radio telescope in the Australian outback

Talks and shows

Beyond the Milky Way: VR experience with narration from Brian Cox

Tue 15 Aug 2023 - Sat 19 Aug 2023

Join us for a 30 minute VR experience, with daily slots.

Beyond the Milky Way: VR experience with narration from Brian Cox Read more
Blog A demonstration with lots of smoke. Behind it, a woman stands with her arms open, smiling.

Art, culture and society

Free ways to access science at the Ri

Science is for everyone. Here are several opportunities for you to explore inspiring and exciting science with the Ri, at no

Free ways to access science at the Ri Read more

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