Blog History of science From ink to internet: the early modern roots of telemedicine In today’s connected world it is common to consult doctors remotely, using online triage forms and video calls. Four centuries From ink to internet: the early modern roots of telemedicine Read more
Blog History of science Science and poetry at the edge of the volcano: Humphry Davy and Giacomo Leopardi on Vesuvius Science and literature are often considered separate cultures in today’s society. But British chemist Humphry Davy and Italian Science and poetry at the edge of the volcano: Humphry Davy and Giacomo Leopardi on Vesuvius Read more
In-person 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
In-person Talks and shows ShRIek: The spooky science of the paranormal (family) 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 (family) Book now
In-person Talks and shows Blood, guts and nasty cuts (family) Sat 19 Sep 2026 Join Alanna Skuse in a whistle-stop tour of the weird and wonderful ways that humans have treated illnesses. Blood, guts and nasty cuts (family) Book now
Blog History of science Ri Director, Katherine Mathieson, pays tribute to Lord Julian Hunt On behalf of the Staff, Trustees, Patrons and Members of the Royal Institution (Ri), Director, Katherine Mathieson, has today Ri Director, Katherine Mathieson, pays tribute to Lord Julian Hunt Read more
In-person Talks and shows Amped Up: Tesla and the art of lightning Mon 20 Jul 2026 Innovator-in-Residence, David Ricketts and the Ri's Michael Cutts join forces again, for an electrifying live show inspired by Amped Up: Tesla and the art of lightning Book now
Blog History of science Royal Institution Chair of Trustees recognised with prestigious award for science diplomacy Sir Richard Catlow, Chair of Trustees at the Royal Institution (Ri) has today been announced as this year’s joint winner of the Royal Institution Chair of Trustees recognised with prestigious award for science diplomacy Read more
In-person Workshops Holiday workshops: Speak like a scientist (ages 15–18) Tue 07 Apr 2026 Build confidence and creativity while sharing exciting science through demos and storytelling. Holiday workshops: Speak like a scientist (ages 15–18) Book now
Blog History of science Wolfson Foundation supports major refurbishment of the Royal Institution’s iconic Theatre Wolfson Foundation supports major refurbishment of the Royal Institution’s iconic Theatre Read more
