Skip to main content
  • What's on
  • Learning
  • Explore science
  • Christmas Lectures
  • Visit
  • Support us
  • About us
Become an Ri Member
Become an Ri Member
Blog A split screen image of a satellite and a microscope
Technology and engineering

The science of extremes: the big, the small and the ugly

Explore the exciting science living at opposite ends of the size spectrum.

The science of extremes: the big, the small and the ugly Read more
Blog Stills of Nessa Carey, Hannah Fry and Tara Shears during their talksk
Art, culture and society

10 mind-blowing science talks by female speakers

Celebrate International Women's Day with our most-watched STEM talks delivered by women

10 mind-blowing science talks by female speakers Read more
Blog A woman's hands typing on a laptop, next to a shrub
Art, culture and society

ABSW launches new prize for teenage writers, with support from the Ri and BBC

The new award scheme will nurture aspiring science writers.

ABSW launches new prize for teenage writers, with support from the Ri and BBC Read more
Blog A photograph of  Ian Smith standing in front of a hedge
Art, culture and society

Royal Institution appoints Director of Finance and Resources

The Royal Institution has appointed Ian Smith as Director of Finance and Resources.

Royal Institution appoints Director of Finance and Resources Read more
Blog three people stand in the Faraday Lab at the Ri

History of science researchers appointed as the first-ever Freer Prize Fellows at the Royal Institution

Three history of science PhD researchers have been named today as the first to be awarded a Freer Prize Fellowship at the Royal

History of science researchers appointed as the first-ever Freer Prize Fellows at the Royal Institution Read more
Blog exterior of the Ri building

Royal Institution announces new Director

The Royal Institution has announced the appointment of Katherine Mathieson as its new Director.

Royal Institution announces new Director Read more
Blog A plasma globe
Art, culture and society

Ri wrapped: 10 most-watched science talks of 2021

This past year folks have watched our YouTube videos for over 10 million hours. But don’t worry, you don’t have to watch that

Ri wrapped: 10 most-watched science talks of 2021 Read more
Blog A painting of the exterior of the Royal Institution building
History of science

Timeline of the Ri

Explore the history of the Ri with this interactive timeline.

Timeline of the Ri Read more
Blog Anne Phillips

The mystery of geologist Anne Phillips

Records on the trailblazing geologist Anne Phillips are few and far between, here are four facts you may not have heard of.

The mystery of geologist Anne Phillips Read more
Blog War wounds

Treating war wounds during the first world war

Some medical advancements in the treatment of injuries in the first world war are highlighted from the Ri’s archive of

Treating war wounds during the first world war Read more

Pagination

  • Previous page ‹‹
  • Page 16
  • Next page ››
Back to top

Subscribe to The Ri Newsletter

Sign up now

About the Ri

The Royal Institution is an independent charity dedicated to connecting people to the world of science.

Contact us What we do

About us    Jobs

Venue hire

Make your next event one to remember at our unique central London venue, steeped in 200 years of science history.

Find out more

Support us

Support us in our charitable mission to create opportunities for the public and scientists to explore science together.

Donate online Join the Ri

More ways to support

The Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS

Find us Museum Licensing Shop

The Royal Institution of Great Britain was granted a royal charter in 1800 and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (227938).

© Royal Institution 2025
  • Terms and conditions
  • Web accessibility
  • Policies
  • Safeguarding

The CHRISTMAS LECTURES® are a registered trademark