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Talks and shows

The modern world through mathematical models

Sat 15 Mar 2025

Informatics expert Jane Hillston explores how we model the world around us, and how new algorithms can help us face our resource

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Talks and shows

The real science of asteroid defence

Sat 01 Feb 2025

Robin George Andrews reveals the story of how science and engineering can save us from city-destroying asteroids.

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Talks and shows

Engineering a robot swarm

Sat 25 Jan 2025

Swarm engineering expert Sabine Hauert explains how recent developments in robotics and AI can revolutionise our lives, and why

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The demo team at the Ri

Talks and shows

Programme Launch 2025: Ri behind the scenes

Fri 17 Jan 2025

Join the Ri's own Demo Team for the launch of the 2025 Spring programme!

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Talks and shows

Pride in STEM: Carousel of science

Mon 18 Nov 2024

Join us and Pride in STEM as we celebrate LGBTQ+ in STEM day.

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Talks and shows

SOLD OUT CHRISTMAS LECTURES rehearsal night 2024

Tue 03 Dec 2024

Help us try out demo and experiment ideas and get a sneak peak at this years' lectures supported by CGI.

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Talks and shows

Demo team extravaganza: Fun, facts and fire round three!

Mon 07 Oct 2024

Join our demo team for a science filled variety night.

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In-person
Colourful abstract picture of a brain

Talks and shows

Could science abolish death?

Mon 02 Dec 2024

Leading neuroscientist Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston explores the latest brain preservation techniques, discusses whether we could

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Matt Parker, Steve Mould and Helen Arney performing on stage

Talks and shows

An Evening of Unnecessary Detail

Sun 20 Oct 2024

Join Festival of the Spoken Nerd and friends for an evening of science, songs, stand-up maths and more!

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swirling gravitational waves

Talks and shows

Secret space waves

Sat 21 Sep 2024

Join Gideon Koekoek as he explores what secrets of the Universe gravitational waves could reveal.

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