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Young Lungs: Could childhood asthma be cured?

Mon 06 Oct 2025

Paediatric specialist Sejal Saglani presents her leading research in the study of childhood asthma

Young Lungs: Could childhood asthma be cured? Book now
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Searching for the invisible universe

Sat 04 Oct 2025

Explore the mysteries of Dark Matter with Matt Bothwell

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The science of serendipity: How innovation really works

Mon 29 Sep 2025

Martin Reeves reveals how innovation in science and technology really come about, using new research done on Ri premises.

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Ri Demo Team extravaganza

Sat 20 Sep 2025

The Ri's world-famous Demonstration Team and friends show off a collection of new ideas and old favourites!

Ri Demo Team extravaganza Book now
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Mathematics: The rise of the Machines?

Mon 15 Sep 2025

Yang-Hui He reflects on what the growing collaboration between humans and AI means for the future of mathematics.

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WiFi Wars Debug XX

Fri 12 Sep 2025

The interactive gaming extravaganza returns for an exclusive preview of new games and material.

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Pride in STEM coffee morning

Sat 05 Jul 2025

Join Pride in STEM and the Ri to celebrate Pride in London and kick off the day in style!

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AI essentials for modern law: Fundamentals to firm-wide impact (Seminar)

Mon 07 Jul 2025

This 90-minute seminar translates artificial intelligence into a clear, actionable advantage for legal professionals.

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Discourses

SOLD OUT IN PERSON Discourse: Digital intelligence vs biological intelligence

Fri 30 May 2025

2024 Nobel winner Geoffrey Hinton explains what AI has learned, and is still learning, from biological intelligence.

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Retinex Theory: Understanding colour perception

Mon 26 May 2025

You won't believe your eyes as Innovator in Residence David Ricketts returns to present a reimagining of Edwin Land's landmark

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