In-person Talks and shows Zombie Ant Fungus: The chemistry of control Sat 09 May 2026 - Sun 10 May 2026 The Ri is proud to host a radical new science performance blending neuroscience, mycology, sound, behaviour and music. Zombie Ant Fungus: The chemistry of control Book now
In-person Talks and shows No Such Thing As A Fish: Live Podcast Recording Sat 20 Dec 2025 The award-winning podcast bring their unique mix of incredible and hilarious facts to the Royal Institution for a special live No Such Thing As A Fish: Live Podcast Recording Book now
In-person Talks and shows Chemistry of a candle Mon 22 Dec 2025 Round out the celebrations of 200 years of CHRISTMAS LECTURES with this contemporary take on Michael Faraday's most famous Chemistry of a candle Book now
In-person Talks and shows WiFi Wars Christmas bash 2025 Fri 19 Dec 2025 The WiFi Wars team return home to the Ri for their annual Christmas celebration. WiFi Wars Christmas bash 2025 Book now
In-person Talks and shows How engineering solves scientific questions Sat 01 Nov 2025 Shini Somara uncovers how engineers are fixing scientific enigmas, revealing the creativity of the engineering approach to How engineering solves scientific questions Book now
In-person Talks and shows Ig Nobels Face-to-face Fri 31 Oct 2025 Join new and former Ig Nobel Prize winners to celebrate the awards which make you laugh, then think. Ig Nobels Face-to-face Book now
In-person An introduction to quantum theory (short course) Mon 03 Nov 2025 - Mon 08 Dec 2025 James Millen returns to present a six part introduction to the world of quantum theory. An introduction to quantum theory (short course) Book now
In-person An introduction to artificial intelligence (short course) Mon 22 Sep 2025 - Mon 27 Oct 2025 A comprehensive 6 week course on the technology behind Artificial Intelligence and its wider implications. An introduction to artificial intelligence (short course) Book now
In-person / Livestream Talks and shows The scientific mind of Leonardo Da Vinci Sat 27 Sep 2025 The world's foremost expert on Da Vinci, Martin Kemp, explores what made the great thinker unique. The scientific mind of Leonardo Da Vinci Book now
In-person / Livestream Discourses SOLD OUT IN-PERSON: Discourse: Christmas Lecturer 2025 Fri 28 Nov 2025 Join 2025 Christmas Lecturer Dame Dr Maggie Aderin for the final Discourse of the year. SOLD OUT IN-PERSON: Discourse: Christmas Lecturer 2025 Book now
