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The Ri is closed for two weeks in the daytime from Monday 20 October to Sunday 2 November (inclusive) for refurbishment works. Our evening ticketed events will run as usual. 

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Earth from above
Talks and shows

Unleashing the power of satellites for climate action

Tue 16 Jan 2024

Discover how satellites can combat climate change with the National Physical Laboratory

Unleashing the power of satellites for climate action Book now
In-person / Livestream
Via NPL
Talks and shows

A future with quantum sensors

Wed 29 Nov 2023

Delve into the future of quantum technology with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

A future with quantum sensors Book now
In-person / Livestream
Via NPL
Talks and shows

Fragile times: Why accurate and resilient timekeeping is critical

Thu 26 Oct 2023

Discover the fragility of time and time keeping with the National Physical Laboratory

Fragile times: Why accurate and resilient timekeeping is critical Book now
In-person / Livestream
A white DNA helix lies on top of rainbow coloured graffiti sprayed in the background
Talks and shows

Genetics: Standing on the shoulders of prejudice

Wed 11 Oct 2023

Discover how science is political and what we must learn from the past.

Genetics: Standing on the shoulders of prejudice Book now
In-person / Livestream
a person's face is covered in a computer network
Talks and shows

From Artificial intelligence to Hybrid Intelligence

Tue 24 Oct 2023

Discover what Hybrid Intelligence is and why we'll need it.

From Artificial intelligence to Hybrid Intelligence Book now
In-person / Livestream
A concept drawing of two atoms at quantum level
Talks and shows

The Quantum Internet: An unhackable internet of the future

Wed 13 Sep 2023

Discover what the quantum internet is, and why we need it.

The Quantum Internet: An unhackable internet of the future Book now
In-person
Jemma and Isla doing some science
Talks and shows

Messy science (Matinee)

Wed 23 Aug 2023

How to make a mess... scientifically!

Messy science (Matinee) Book now
In-person
Jemma and Isla doing some science
Talks and shows

Messy science (Evening)

Wed 23 Aug 2023

How to make a mess... scientifically!

Messy science (Evening) Book now
In-person
Andrew Szydlo in the Ri theatre with fire
Talks and shows

SOLD OUT Brimstone, volcanoes and fire with Andrew Szydlo

Sat 02 Dec 2023

Andrew Szydlo returns for another chemical spectacular.

SOLD OUT Brimstone, volcanoes and fire with Andrew Szydlo Book now
In-person
Andrew squatting down on a beach holding two rubik's cubes, one giant and one normal sized. He is wearing a rubik's cube patterned suit.
Talks and shows

SOLD OUT - The maths and magic of Rubik's cube

Sat 18 Nov 2023

This event is sold out.

SOLD OUT - The maths and magic of Rubik's cube Book now

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