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An introduction to cosmology 2024 (short course)

Mon 15 Jan 2024 - Mon 12 Feb 2024

Join Malcolm Fairbairn's famous short course to explore the greatest cosmology questions of our time.

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Talks and shows

SELLING FAST - The latest developments in fusion energy

Fri 02 Feb 2024

Join the UK's Atomic Energy Authority in uncovering the latest developments in fusion energy and it's implication to our wider

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Discourses

SELLING FAST - Discourse: Decoding the cosmos

Fri 26 Apr 2024

Unravel the profound mysteries of the universe's explosive birth.

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Discourses

Discourse: Space oddities with Harry Cliff

Wed 27 Mar 2024

Explore the cosmic anomalies currently perplexing all scientists.

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Talks and shows

The evolution of free will

Mon 18 Mar 2024

Uncover the story of how living beings capable of choice arose from lifeless matter.

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Talks and shows

SOLD OUT - The balanced brain: The science of mental health

Mon 04 Mar 2024

Uncover the science of mental health with Camilla Nord, lead at the Mental Health Neuroscience programme at the University of

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Discourses

SOLD OUT IN PERSON - Discourse: Explosive chemistry with Andrew Szydlo

Thu 29 Feb 2024

Delve into the evolution of explosive chemical experiments.

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Discourses

SOLD OUT - Discourse: How the brain shapes reality

Fri 26 Jan 2024

This event is sold out in-person. Join philosopher and cognitive scientist Andy Clark as he unveils a ground-breaking theory.

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Talks and shows

WiFi Wars Debug XVII

Fri 08 Mar 2024

WiFi Wars returns to the Ri for their gaming extravaganza.

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Talks and shows

Paranormal activity: science or fiction?

Mon 22 Apr 2024

Paranormal experiences often appear perplexing and tantalisingly mysterious, but are they genuinely legitimate phenomena?

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