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Fragile times: Why accurate and resilient timekeeping is critical

Thu 26 Oct 2023

Discover the fragility of time and time keeping with the National Physical Laboratory

Fragile times: Why accurate and resilient timekeeping is critical Read more
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Talks and shows

Genetics: Standing on the shoulders of prejudice

Wed 11 Oct 2023

Discover how science is political and what we must learn from the past.

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Talks and shows

From Artificial intelligence to Hybrid Intelligence

Tue 24 Oct 2023

Discover what Hybrid Intelligence is and why we'll need it.

From Artificial intelligence to Hybrid Intelligence Read more
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Talks and shows

The Quantum Internet: An unhackable internet of the future

Wed 13 Sep 2023

Discover what the quantum internet is, and why we need it.

The Quantum Internet: An unhackable internet of the future Read more
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Talks and shows

Ada Lovelace Day Live!

Tue 10 Oct 2023

Join us to celebrate the 15th year of Ada Lovelace Day Live.

Ada Lovelace Day Live! Read more
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Discourses

Discourse: Back to Faraday: The future of science education

Fri 01 Sep 2023
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Livestream
A five pointed star is half gold and half black. The black layer has been peeled away from the gold one.

Talks and shows

Unpicking the paradox of the perfection trap

Thu 14 Sep 2023

Discover how we can create a culture that celebrates the joys of imperfection, in the face of becoming burntout.

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Livestream
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Talks and shows

I've been thinking: Seeking a life of the mind

Tue 03 Oct 2023

Join Daniel C Dennett, renowned philosopher, in a captivating event at the Ri.

I've been thinking: Seeking a life of the mind Read more
Livestream
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Talks and shows

Solving the world's water crisis

Wed 04 Oct 2023

Join acclaimed environmental journalist Tim Smedley for an enlightening exploration of the impending global water crisis.

Solving the world's water crisis Read more
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Talks and shows

Modelling the cosmos

Mon 09 Oct 2023

Join us as we explore the exciting field of stellar population modelling, which has revolutionised our understanding of the

Modelling the cosmos Read more

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