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Podcast: Quantum physics and gender equity - with Jess Wade

Jess Wade, a physicist and lecturer, discusses the past, present, and future of quantum science and what can be done to increase

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Podcast: Sustainable materials: Trick or treat? - with Mike Shaver

Mike Shaver unpacks whether our sustainable materials are actually sustainable and answers whether plastic can ever be fully

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Talks and shows

Rethinking the origins of plate tectonics

Mon 12 May 2025

Naomi Oreskes explores how our understanding of the planet has been shaped by money.

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Climate

Sustainability day for schools set to improve young people’s perceptions of climate change

The Royal Institution has created a brand-new Sustainability Day Programme for UK schools, which launches today, Tuesday 28

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Climate

New global climate innovation network announced

Undaunted has today announced a new partnership with The Earthshot Prize.

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Talks and shows

The future of recycling: One bin to rule them all

Mon 14 Oct 2024

Mike Shaver explores plastic's role in sustainability, aiming for systemic recycling solutions and authenticity to avoid

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In-person
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Workshops

Easter Holiday workshops: Islamic art and sustainability

Fri 12 Apr 2024

Join us for the day of workshops that bring art, maths and science together.

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In-person
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Talks and shows

For your inspiration: How to be a climate innovator

Fri 15 Mar 2024

Hear from real climate innovators and find out how to become one, for 13+.

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In-person
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Talks and shows

Climate Innovation Day 2024

Fri 15 Mar 2024

Discover the amazing climate innovation happening right now and how you could be involved with future innovation.

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In-person
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Talks and shows

How climate change affects our minds

Fri 19 Apr 2024

Award-winning journalist and neuroscientist Clayton Aldern reveals the expansive effect climate change is having on our minds

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