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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Colour chemistry (ages 12–14)

Tue 13 Feb 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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Talks and shows

World Premiere: Ocean Watch

Sat 27 Jan 2024

The Schmidt Ocean Institute brings the latest breathtaking cinematic footage from their scientific missions at sea.

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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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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.

An introduction to cosmology 2024 (short course) Book now
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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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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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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.

SOLD OUT - CHRISTMAS LECTURES rehearsal night 2023 Book now
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Talks and shows

Messy science (Matinee)

Wed 23 Aug 2023

How to make a mess... scientifically!

Messy science (Matinee) Book now
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Talks and shows

Messy science (Evening)

Wed 23 Aug 2023

How to make a mess... scientifically!

Messy science (Evening) Book now
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Talks and shows

SOLD OUT Brimstone, volcanoes and fire with Andrew Szydlo

Sat 02 Dec 2023

Andrew Szydlo returns for another chemical spectacular.

SOLD OUT Brimstone, volcanoes and fire with Andrew Szydlo Book now

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