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Talks and shows

The real science of asteroid defence

Sat 01 Feb 2025

Robin George Andrews reveals the story of how science and engineering can save us from city-destroying asteroids.

The real science of asteroid defence Book now
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Engineering a robot swarm

Sat 25 Jan 2025

Swarm engineering expert Sabine Hauert explains how recent developments in robotics and AI can revolutionise our lives, and why

Engineering a robot swarm Book now
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Programme Launch 2025: Ri behind the scenes

Fri 17 Jan 2025

Join the Ri's own Demo Team for the launch of the 2025 Spring programme!

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Pride in STEM: Carousel of science

Mon 18 Nov 2024

Join us and Pride in STEM as we celebrate LGBTQ+ in STEM day.

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Talks and shows

SOLD OUT CHRISTMAS LECTURES rehearsal night 2024

Tue 03 Dec 2024

Help us try out demo and experiment ideas and get a sneak peak at this years' lectures supported by CGI.

SOLD OUT CHRISTMAS LECTURES rehearsal night 2024 Book now
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Intro to the BBC Micro:bit (ages 9–11)

Tue 29 Oct 2024

Learn to use to the BBC Micro:bit in this computer science workshop.

Holiday workshops: Intro to the BBC Micro:bit (ages 9–11) Book now
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Holiday workshops: Intro to the BBC Micro:bit (ages 7–8)

Tue 29 Oct 2024

Learn to use to the BBC Micro:bit in this computer science workshop for 7–8 year olds.

Holiday workshops: Intro to the BBC Micro:bit (ages 7–8) Book now
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Workshops

SOLD OUT YSC Holiday workshops: Crash testing (ages 12-14)

Tue 29 Oct 2024

Join us to create your own high velocity eggsporter!

SOLD OUT YSC Holiday workshops: Crash testing (ages 12-14) Book now
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Workshops

YSC Holiday workshops: Cosmetic chemistry (ages 7–8)

Wed 30 Oct 2024

Students will explore pH, neutralisation, solubility and changes of state, and make their own bathbombs and lipbalm to take home

YSC Holiday workshops: Cosmetic chemistry (ages 7–8) Book now
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YSC Holiday workshops: Bacterial evolution (ages 15–18)

Thu 31 Oct 2024

Using restriction enzyme digests and gel electrophoresis, explore and analyse real bacterial DNA

YSC Holiday workshops: Bacterial evolution (ages 15–18) Book now

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