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Talks and shows

The science of menopause and its impact

Tue 18 Apr 2023

The first of our two lectures on the science of the menopause.

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Livestream
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Talks and shows

A traveller's guide to the stars

Thu 06 Apr 2023

Discover the remarkable breakthroughs in science and technology that will help tomorrow’s space travellers chart a course for

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Talks and shows

An exploration of maths and life

Wed 05 Apr 2023

Eugenia Cheng is back at the Ri on how maths influences everyday life.

An exploration of maths and life Read more
Livestream
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Talks and shows

Realising your goals through philosophy

Tue 07 Mar 2023

How can philosophy help us realise our goals?

Realising your goals through philosophy Read more
Livestream
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Talks and shows

Building the Universe with mathematics

Wed 01 Feb 2023

Discover how we could create a universe using maths.

Building the Universe with mathematics Read more
Livestream
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Talks and shows

Discover the inside story of parasites

Wed 25 Jan 2023

Discover the essential roles that parasites play in Earth’s ecosystems.

Discover the inside story of parasites Read more
In-person / Livestream
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Talks and shows

The imagination machine: Revisiting creativity

Wed 08 Feb 2023

Martin Reeves explains how a misunderstanding of what imagination is has been holding us back.

The imagination machine: Revisiting creativity Read more
Livestream
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Talks and shows

How proof and logic shaped mathematics

Tue 24 Jan 2023

How has the concept of proof enabled the creation of mathematical knowledge?

How proof and logic shaped mathematics Read more
In-person / Livestream
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Discourses

DNA family secrets: genetics, genealogy and forensics (Discourse)

Thu 26 Jan 2023

Explore the rise in the use of DNA in genealogy and forensics.

DNA family secrets: genetics, genealogy and forensics (Discourse) Read more
In-person / Livestream
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Discourses

How geometry created modern physics (Discourse)

Fri 24 Feb 2023
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