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

Mayor of London funded improvements to the Royal Institution set to substantially reduce carbon footprint

Meet Peter Gallivan, author of Hidden Heroes of Science

Royal Institution opens applications for free Science in Schools days

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

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.

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

A proper thank you

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