In-person Talks and shows Our idiot brain - 10 years of learning Mon 11 May 2026 Neuroscientist Dean Burnett and special guests return to the Ri for a tour of the brain. Our idiot brain - 10 years of learning Book now
In-person Talks and shows Discoveries without understanding: Trusting AI research Sat 02 May 2026 Claire Malone returns to the Ri to explore whether we can trust AI generated scientific results if we don't know the full Discoveries without understanding: Trusting AI research Book now
In-person Talks and shows Mathmagics! (family) Sat 02 May 2026 Think maths is boring? Think again..! David Hall’s "Mathmagics!" is a high-energy, interactive show of jaw-dropping maths and Mathmagics! (family) Book now
In-person Talks and shows The science of fermentation: How microbes turn food into flavour Sat 16 May 2026 Uncover the fascinating chemistry and biology of fermentation with Robin Sherriff, with delights for your eyes, ears and mouth! The science of fermentation: How microbes turn food into flavour Book now
In-person Talks and shows The whispers of rock: Stories from the Earth Sat 25 Apr 2026 Discover how the evolution of Earth's geology is delicately intertwined with humanity's very existence. The whispers of rock: Stories from the Earth Book now
In-person Talks and shows This talk will make you a scientist (family) Sat 25 Apr 2026 An interactive talk with scientist Sheila Kanani, exploring inspiring scientists from history with plenty of hands on demos. This talk will make you a scientist (family) Book now
In-person / Livestream Talks and shows Animal Dissection Live Sat 11 Apr 2026 Get a fascinating look at animal biology with a live dissection of an animal as part of a full afternoon of wonder for all ages. Animal Dissection Live Book now
In-person / Livestream Talks and shows A journey into consciousness Sat 21 Mar 2026 Join award-winning science journalist Michael Pollan to explore the mystery of consciousness, with a discussion of the mind with A journey into consciousness Book now
In-person Talks and shows WiFi Wars Debug XXI Fri 06 Mar 2026 WiFi Wars is back with their sell-out Debug show. Grab a phone and join in the interactive fun. WiFi Wars Debug XXI 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
