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Talks and shows

The science of skateboarding

Mon 09 Sep 2024

Rodney Mullen, known for inventing numerous tricks and revolutionising the sport, will take the stage to break down the science

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The biggest ideas in the Universe 2: Quanta and fields

Wed 24 Jul 2024

From Schrödinger to Feynman, Sean Carroll travels through the quantum revolution.

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The big pride science party

Fri 28 Jun 2024

Join us and Pride in STEM as we celebrate London Pride in a scientifically satisfying way.

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

Sun 09 Jun 2024

Join our demo team for a science filled variety night with science YouTuber Steve Mould.

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Demo team extravaganza: Fun, facts and fire

Sat 08 Jun 2024

Join our demo team for a science filled variety show.

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ExpeRience: Sensational senses

Tue 02 Jul 2024

Rediscover the world around you as we explore the senses.

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Discourse: Beyond the perception envelope with Conrad Shawcross

Fri 24 May 2024

Join Conrad Shawcross as he uses artistic expression to explore cosmological theories and the perception envelope.

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The chemistry of Star Wars

Sat 04 May 2024

In a galaxy far, far away, join Alex Baker to discover the captivating chemistry found in the Star Wars universe.

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Discourses

Discourse: The science of happiness

Wed 26 Jun 2024

Renowned psychologist Bruce Hood provides a neuroscience-grounded and transformative insight into rewiring our thinking and

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Short course: An introduction to particle physics (2024)

Mon 10 Jun 2024 - Mon 15 Jul 2024

Harry Cliff returns to present a six-part introduction to the world of particle physics.

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