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Discourse: Do we have a standard model of cosmology?

Fri 28 Feb 2025

Join renowned cosmologist George Efstathiou as he explores how cosmology has changed over recent decades, and what secrets are

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A scientist's guide to health, ageing and death

Mon 24 Feb 2025

John Tregoning tells his story of self-experimentation in pursuit of healthier organs and a longer life.

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The quantum smart city

Sat 15 Feb 2025

Discover how quantum technologies will revolutionise our lives, as Ruth Oulton guides us through the smart cities of tomorrow.

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Wifi Wars Debug XIX

Fri 21 Mar 2025

Wifi Wars is back for another gaming extravaganza

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Discourses

Discourse: A mathematician's journey for social justice

Fri 28 Mar 2025

Join mathematician Nira Chamberlain as he proposes how to better Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) as a pure science

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The modern world through mathematical models

Sat 15 Mar 2025

Informatics expert Jane Hillston explores how we model the world around us, and how new algorithms can help us face our resource

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Image of an asteroid close to the Earth

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The real science of asteroid defence

Sat 01 Feb 2025

Robin George Andrews reveals the story of how science and engineering can save us from city-destroying asteroids.

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Talks and shows

Engineering a robot swarm

Sat 25 Jan 2025

Swarm engineering expert Sabine Hauert explains how recent developments in robotics and AI can revolutionise our lives, and why

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The demo team at the Ri

Talks and shows

Programme Launch 2025: Ri behind the scenes

Fri 17 Jan 2025

Join the Ri's own Demo Team for the launch of the 2025 Spring programme!

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Talks and shows

Pride in STEM: Carousel of science

Mon 18 Nov 2024

Join us and Pride in STEM as we celebrate LGBTQ+ in STEM day.

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