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The Ri is closed for two weeks in the daytime from Monday 27 July to Sunday 9 August (inclusive) for refurbishment works. Our planned ticketed events will run as usual. 

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The future of AI is tiny and physical

Sat 21 Nov 2026

How tiny AI could help create safer, smarter and more responsive environments, with people and trust at the centre.

The future of AI is tiny and physical Book now
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Talks and shows

The new normal: how weather whiplash is shaping our lives

Mon 16 Nov 2026

A series of three enlightening short talks uncovering the technology helping us overcome the severe impacts of changing weather

The new normal: how weather whiplash is shaping our lives Book now
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How to grow a quantum computer

Sat 14 Nov 2026

What could replace silicon in the quantum age? Theoretical physicist Felix Flicker explores the remarkable materials powering

How to grow a quantum computer Book now
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The Einstein Telescope: Discovery and diplomacy

Mon 02 Nov 2026

Theoretical physicist, and President-elect of the International Science Council, Robbert Dijkgraaf explores what makes the

The Einstein Telescope: Discovery and diplomacy Book now
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The neuroscience of sadness

Sat 07 Nov 2026

Parastoo Hashemi explores the chemistry of our brains, and asks whether we might be able to create a simple chemical test to

The neuroscience of sadness Book now
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Talks and shows

ShRIek: The spooky science of the paranormal

Sat 31 Oct 2026

Join Steve McNeil and Michael Cutts for a uniquely creepy and mystifying evening, as they use Victorian scientific equipment to

ShRIek: The spooky science of the paranormal Book now
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Talks and shows

Extraordinary chemical experiments which shaped today’s world

Sat 10 Oct 2026

Chemist Andrew Szydlo returns with a spectacular, demo-filled celebration of some of the most important chemistry pioneers.

Extraordinary chemical experiments which shaped today’s world Book now
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The science of Star Trek

Sat 12 Sep 2026

Celebrate 60 years of Star Trek as Jamie Gallagher and host of speakers delve into the real science behind the show

The science of Star Trek Book now
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Talks and shows

Tomorrow: It's not a question of when, but where! (family)

Sat 14 Nov 2026

Vanessa Madu explores the mathematics of time keeping across the globe

Tomorrow: It's not a question of when, but where! (family) Book now
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Talks and shows

How to build a chocolate bridge (family)

Sat 07 Nov 2026

Engineer Roma Agrawal uses surprising materials to explore some whacky engineering challenges

How to build a chocolate bridge (family) Book now

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