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Meet Peter Gallivan, author of Hidden Heroes of Science

Meet Peter Gallivan, author of Hidden Heroes of Science Read more
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Royal Institution opens applications for free Science in Schools days

Find out more about the Ri's 2025 Science in Schools programme

Royal Institution opens applications for free Science in Schools days Read more
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Royal Institution launches new £20m fundraising campaign

Through its ‘Be the Spark’ campaign the independent, 225-year-old charity is seeking transformational support for four funds.

Royal Institution launches new £20m fundraising campaign Read more
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Share your memories of CHRISTMAS LECTURES and Discourses

Throughout 2025 we’re celebrating the 200th anniversaries of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES and Ri Discourses, and we’re asking as many

Share your memories of CHRISTMAS LECTURES and Discourses Read more
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A proper thank you

A thank you to L’Oréal for supporting young scientists.

A proper thank you Read more
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CHRISTMAS LECTURES

Maggie Aderin-Pocock to lead epic voyage through time and space in the 2025 CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution

Space scientist, educator and BBC Sky at Night presenter Dr Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock will give this year’s Ri CHRISTMAS

Maggie Aderin-Pocock to lead epic voyage through time and space in the 2025 CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution Read more
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History of science

Notebooks preview: The note-taking life of a young Michael Faraday

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CHRISTMAS LECTURES

aberdeen Investments announced as supporting partner to the 2025 Christmas Lectures

The Ri has secured the support of aberdeen Investments, as Supporting Partner to the CHRISTMAS LECTURES in their 200th

aberdeen Investments announced as supporting partner to the 2025 Christmas Lectures Read more
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Royal Institution welcomes the appointment of Sir Ian Chapman as incoming Chief Executive of UKRI

Royal Institution welcomes the appointment of Sir Ian Chapman as incoming Chief Executive of UKRI Read more
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200 years of the Christmas Lectures

As we celebrate their 200th anniversary, dive into the history of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES — from Michael Faraday to the age of

200 years of the Christmas Lectures Read more

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