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CHRISTMAS LECTURES

Podcast: Scientists on Scientists: Being the Christmas Lecturer - with Chris van Tulleken and Monica Grady

Chris van Tulleken and Monica Grady discuss their experiences giving the Christmas Lectures and the role of science

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In-person / Livestream
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Discourses

Discourse: Christmas Lecturer 2025

Fri 28 Nov 2025

Join 2025 Christmas Lecturer Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock for the final Discourse of the year.

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CHRISTMAS LECTURES

Maggie Aderin-Pocock to lead epic voyage through time and space in the 2025 CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution

Space scientist, educator and BBC Sky at Night presenter Dr Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock will give this year’s Ri CHRISTMAS

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CHRISTMAS LECTURES

aberdeen Investments announced as supporting partner to the 2025 Christmas Lectures

The Ri has secured the support of aberdeen Investments, as Supporting Partner to the CHRISTMAS LECTURES in their 200th

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CHRISTMAS LECTURES

Inspiring the next generation of scientists: CGI supports the CHRISTMAS LECTURES

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CHRISTMAS LECTURES

CHRISTMAS LECTURES live filming to be shown at 13 livestream venues

The Ri has confirmed that 13 venues will livestream the 2024 CHRISTMAS LECTURES.

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In-person
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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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In-person / Livestream
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Discourses

SOLD OUT Discourse: Christmas Lecturer 2024

Fri 22 Nov 2024

Join 2024 Christmas Lecturer Chris van Tulleken for the November Discourse

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Video Mike Wooldridge Christmas Lecture no 2 YouTube video

CHRISTMAS LECTURES

The Truth about AI 2/3 - 2023 Christmas Lectures with Mike Wooldridge

'My AI Life' - Professor Mike Wooldridge reveals the huge role AI already plays in our daily lives, sometimes without us even

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Video Mike Wooldridge Christmas Lecture no 3 YouTube video

CHRISTMAS LECTURES

The Truth about AI 3/3 - 2023 Christmas Lectures with Mike Wooldridge

'The future of AI: dream or a nightmare?' Professor Mike Wooldridge is joined by leading experts to grapple with the future of

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