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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

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The living lab above: Science of the sky

Mon 20 Apr 2026

Join engineer and inventor Lucy Rogers for a vivid, curiosity-fuelled journey through the sky as a dynamic living laboratory.

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Talks and shows

Ri Demo Team and friends: Stunning science!

Sat 14 Mar 2026

The Ri Demo Team and friends host another of their ever-popular demonstration shows!

Ri Demo Team and friends: Stunning science! Book now
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Talks and shows

Smart Homes to Smart Risks: Understanding IoT Security and Privacy

Wed 06 May 2026

Internet technologies expert Anna Maria Mandalari explores the latest cybersecurity research keeping us safe in the Internet of

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Talks and shows

Neutrinos, the Universe, and Everything

Mon 18 May 2026

Particle physicist Kirsty Duffy uncovers the mysteries of neutrinos, and the experiments searching for the answers.

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Talks and shows

The psychology of chess

Mon 13 Apr 2026

Fernand Gobet explores the psychology of chess: talent, practice, AI, and what it really takes to reach the top.

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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!

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Talks and shows

Metamorphosis: Small flies, big changes (family)

Thu 09 Apr 2026

Erica McAlister takes you through the fascinating world of fly metamorphosis

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Talks and shows

Magical Mercury (family)

Sat 21 Mar 2026

Andrew Szydlo explores the magic of mercury, looking at ground-breaking discoveries with a whole host of experiments to amaze

Magical Mercury (family) Book now
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Talks and shows

Shrinking the laboratory: Engineering health for the bottom billion

Mon 25 May 2026

How can a smartphone replace a lab microscope? Discover breakthrough tech transforming global healthcare with Saumya Kareem Reni

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