History of science

Ri Freer Fellows set to engage audiences with historical insights into modern-day challenges

Find out more about the 2025 Freer Fellows at the Royal Institution.

Royal Institution pays tribute to the life and work of Professor Margaret Boden

A tribute to Professor Margaret Boden OBE ScD FBA, Chair of the Royal Institution.

Young Science Writer of the Year Award winner announced

Hasset Kifle from Stoke on Trent is the winner of the 2025 Young Science Writers Award, it was announced today.

The Ri is back with an exciting Autumn 2025 programme

Join the Ri as it reopens with a fresh new spark, offering events ranging from mathematics and illusions to the mysteries of the

Urenco partners with the Royal Institution to boost science learning for young people

Urenco has teamed up with the Royal Institution (Ri) to support its interactive laboratory for young people and bring it to a

Ri appoints principal contractor for Project FootpRint works to substantially reduce carbon emissions

The Royal Institution (Ri) has appointed Coniston Limited as the principal contractor.

Explore science online with the Ri

While visiting us in London makes for a fantastic day out, you don't need to leave your home to be a part of our community of

Causeway pledges £1m to take Ri Masterclasses to more young people across the UK

Support from Causeway Technologies will take hands-on tech education for young people throughout the UK.

Royal Institution invites interest from CHRISTMAS LECTURES livestream partners

The Royal Institution (Ri) has today invited expressions of interest from organisations to livestream the 200th CHRISTMAS

History of science

The Tiny Vial That Changed the World: Benzene at 200