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The Ri will be closed to the public from Wednesday 16 to Wednesday 23 July. We will then be closed for building works from Monday 28 July to Friday 12 September (inclusive), apart from our popular Summer Holiday Workshops for children.

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CHRISTMAS LECTURES 2023 screening room

Tue 12 Dec 2023

This is to book tickets to watch a live feed of the filming of the 2023 CHRISTMAS LECTURES in the Conversation room on either

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In-person
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An introduction to cosmology 2024 (short course)

Mon 15 Jan 2024 - Mon 12 Feb 2024

Join Malcolm Fairbairn's famous short course to explore the greatest cosmology questions of our time.

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In-person
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Talks and shows

WiFi Wars Debug XVII

Fri 08 Mar 2024

WiFi Wars returns to the Ri for their gaming extravaganza.

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In-person
three yellow and blue juggling balls sit on a yellow surface, against a yellow background.

Talks and shows

The unexpected maths of juggling

Fri 19 Jan 2024

Discover the history of maths and patterns to help understand the world of juggling.

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In-person
A man is looking at the screen.

Talks and shows

SOLD OUT - CHRISTMAS LECTURES rehearsal night 2023

Tue 28 Nov 2023

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

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In-person
Jemma and Isla doing some science

Talks and shows

Messy science (Matinee)

Wed 23 Aug 2023

How to make a mess... scientifically!

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In-person
Jemma and Isla doing some science

Talks and shows

Messy science (Evening)

Wed 23 Aug 2023

How to make a mess... scientifically!

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In-person
Andrew Szydlo in the Ri theatre with fire

Talks and shows

SOLD OUT Brimstone, volcanoes and fire with Andrew Szydlo

Sat 02 Dec 2023

Andrew Szydlo returns for another chemical spectacular.

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In-person
Andrew squatting down on a beach holding two rubik's cubes, one giant and one normal sized. He is wearing a rubik's cube patterned suit.

Talks and shows

SOLD OUT - The maths and magic of Rubik's cube

Sat 18 Nov 2023

This event is sold out.

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In-person
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Talks and shows

SOLD OUT - For your inspiration: Measure up

Fri 17 Nov 2023

This event is sold out. Get hands-on exploring the amazing science of measurement.

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