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Talks and shows

The hidden history of measurement

Fri 02 Jun 2023

Discover the revelatory and vibrant story of measurement which will make you see the world around you differently.

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In-person
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Talks and shows

Blue machine: Uncovering the ocean's power

Thu 01 Jun 2023

Former Christmas Lecturer Helen Czerski explores one of earth's most complex systems: the ocean.

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In-person
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Talks and shows

Culture and curds: The science of cheese

Tue 30 May 2023

Love cheese and want to learn the science behind its moreishness? Join us for a talk and tasting rolled into one.

Culture and curds: The science of cheese Read more
In-person
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Talks and shows

Muslim Tech Festival (SOLD OUT)

Sat 27 May 2023

Muslim Tech Fest 2023 is coming to the Ri. Join us to explore all things tech, AI and innovation.

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In-person / Livestream
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Discourses

Discourse: Advancements in molecular inorganic chemistry

Fri 29 Sep 2023

Unravel the world of macrocyclic ligands and metal complexes with Gill Reid, President of the Royal Society of Chemistry.

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In-person
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Talks and shows

Islam and the modern evolutionary paradigm

Mon 22 May 2023

Join Shoaib Ahmed Malik to explore the contentious relationship between Islam and evolution.

Islam and the modern evolutionary paradigm Read more
Livestream
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Talks and shows

Reckoning with the past: The cannabis and race connection

Wed 17 May 2023

Explore how the war on drugs disproportionately affected certain communities, and the roadmap towards racial equity.

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In-person / Livestream
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Talks and shows

Towards a global story of science

Tue 16 May 2023

Uncover the complete history of science, not just the Western version, with an expert panel.

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In-person
Composite image of the Tarantula Nebula: Royal blue and purple gas clouds interact with red and orange gas clouds, as specks of light and large gleaming stars peek through. The blue and purple patches represent X-ray data from Chandra. The most striking blue cloud is shaped like an upward pointing triangle at the center. Wispy white clouds outline this blue triangle. Inside this frame is a gleaming star with six long, thin spikes. Beside it is a cluster of smaller bright blue specks showing young stars.

Talks and shows

Sounds of spacetime

Fri 19 May 2023

Discover the amazing power of using gravitational waves to listen to the Universe.

Sounds of spacetime Read more
In-person
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Talks and shows

The Pentagon, climate change and war

Mon 15 May 2023

Discover the intersection between climate change and US national security with Neta Crawford.

The Pentagon, climate change and war Read more

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