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The lost scientists of WWII

Mon 11 Nov 2024

Former FCO chief scientific advisor Sir David Clary FRS tells the stories of scientists from Germany and other European

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An introduction to artificial intelligence (short course)

Mon 18 Nov 2024 - Tue 03 Dec 2024

A comprehensive course on AI's recent revolutionary resurgence.

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Discourse: Future of transplantation – from machines to 3D printing

Fri 25 Oct 2024
Discourse: Future of transplantation – from machines to 3D printing Book now
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A new way to understand the quantum world

Mon 21 Oct 2024

Join world-leading quantum physicist and industrial musician Bob Coecke as he presents a new way to understand the quantum world

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Ada Lovelace Day Live!

Tue 08 Oct 2024

Join us for an exciting night of science cabaret to celebrate the 16th year of Ada Lovelace Day Live.

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Decoding reality

Sat 05 Oct 2024

Vlatko Vedral takes us into some of the deepest quantum questions about the Universe.

Decoding reality Book now
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A crack in everything: Black holes

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Join Marcus Chown as he explores how black holes offer an understanding of the Universe, fundamental physics, and even our own

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The hidden science in Europe's great cathedrals

Sat 23 Nov 2024

Diana Darke explores the evidence embedded in medieval monasteries, palaces, castles and cathedrals across Europe.

The hidden science in Europe's great cathedrals Book now
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How to untie the quantum string

Sat 07 Sep 2024

Davide De Bassio uncovers string theory's quest to unify quantum field theory and general relativity and its vision for future

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Gravitational waves: Nature's secrets

Sat 21 Sep 2024

Gideon Koekoek explores what secrets of Universe the gravitational waves could reveal.

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