In-person / Livestream 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. Neutrinos, the Universe, and Everything Book now
In-person 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. The psychology of chess Book now
In-person 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! Fantastic Fungi Festival (family) Book now
In-person Talks and shows Metamorphosis: Small flies, big changes (family) Thu 09 Apr 2026 Erica McAlister takes you through the fascinating world of fly metamorphosis Metamorphosis: Small flies, big changes (family) Book now
In-person 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
In-person 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 Shrinking the laboratory: Engineering health for the bottom billion Book now
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
