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Discourses

Discourse: Back to Faraday: The future of science education

Fri 01 Sep 2023
Discourse: Back to Faraday: The future of science education Book now
In-person
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Talks and shows

Soaring through time: From pterosaurs to butterflies

Tue 05 Sep 2023

Be amazed by the incredible evolutionary story of life on the wing. Explore the miracle of flight like never before.

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In-person
A birds eye view of buildings and nature creating a living city.
Talks and shows

The urban matrix: Cities as living organisms

Thu 07 Sep 2023

Join us as we unravel the complex dynamics of cities and uncover the surprising parallels between urban systems and the natural

The urban matrix: Cities as living organisms Book now
In-person
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Talks and shows

Black holes and quantum computers

Fri 08 Sep 2023

How can black holes help us understand the workings of a quantum computer?

Black holes and quantum computers Book now
Livestream
A five pointed star is half gold and half black. The black layer has been peeled away from the gold one.
Talks and shows

Unpicking the paradox of the perfection trap

Thu 14 Sep 2023

Discover how we can create a culture that celebrates the joys of imperfection, in the face of becoming burntout.

Unpicking the paradox of the perfection trap Book now
In-person
lots of fatty and sugary processed food
Talks and shows

Ultra-processed people: The harsh reality of ultra-processed food

Tue 19 Sep 2023

Discover why we all eat stuff that isn't really food and how it's affecting our health.

Ultra-processed people: The harsh reality of ultra-processed food Book now
In-person
black profiles of human like structures against a sunset
Talks and shows

The naked Neanderthal

Thu 21 Sep 2023

Uncover the captivating mysteries of Neanderthals in a thrilling exploration with Ludovic Slimak.

The naked Neanderthal Book now
In-person
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Talks and shows

WiFi Wars Debug XVI

Fri 22 Sep 2023

WiFi Wars returns to the Ri for their gaming extravaganza.

WiFi Wars Debug XVI Book now
In-person
a light blur
Talks and shows

On the arrow of time: Shaping our universe

Mon 25 Sep 2023

Explore entropy, the second law of thermodynamics, and how they connect physics to probability.

On the arrow of time: Shaping our universe Book now
Livestream
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Talks and shows

I've been thinking: Seeking a life of the mind

Tue 03 Oct 2023

Join Daniel C Dennett, renowned philosopher, in a captivating event at the Ri.

I've been thinking: Seeking a life of the mind Book now

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