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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!

Programme Launch 2025: Ri behind the scenes Book now
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Talks and shows

SOLD OUT CHRISTMAS LECTURES rehearsal night 2024

Tue 03 Dec 2024

Help us try out demo and experiment ideas and get a sneak peak at this years' lectures supported by CGI.

SOLD OUT CHRISTMAS LECTURES rehearsal night 2024 Book now
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Workshops

EXTRA DATE Holiday workshops: To the Fourth Dimension and Beyond (age 12-14)

Wed 14 Aug 2024
EXTRA DATE Holiday workshops: To the Fourth Dimension and Beyond (age 12-14) Book now
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Talks and shows

An Evening of Unnecessary Detail

Sun 20 Oct 2024

Join Festival of the Spoken Nerd and friends for an evening of science, songs, stand-up maths and more!

An Evening of Unnecessary Detail Book now
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Colour chemistry (ages 12–14)

Fri 23 Aug 2024

Discover what a colour actually is, understand how objects become coloured, and how Chemists can manipulate these aspects to

Holiday workshops: Colour chemistry (ages 12–14) Book now
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Forensics (ages 12–14)

Wed 28 Aug 2024

Experience what it would be like to work in a forensics lab by investigating a fictional crime scene.

Holiday workshops: Forensics (ages 12–14) Book now
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Talks and shows

Christmas special: Chemistry of a candle

Thu 19 Dec 2024

Now sold out in-person, but online livestream tickets are still available!

Christmas special: Chemistry of a candle Book now
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Talks and shows

For your inspiration: Earth extremes

Fri 08 Nov 2024

Join us and The Grantham Institute as we delve into the extreme environments of our world.

For your inspiration: Earth extremes Book now
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Domino computing master class (age 12-14)

Tue 27 Aug 2024
Holiday workshops: Domino computing master class (age 12-14) Book now
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Workshops

SOLD OUT Holiday workshops: Forensics (ages 12–14)

Wed 31 Jul 2024

Experience what it would be like to work in a forensics lab by investigating a fictional crime scene.

SOLD OUT Holiday workshops: Forensics (ages 12–14) Book now

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