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Talks and shows

For your inspiration: Earth extremes

Fri 08 Nov 2024

Join us and The Grantham Institute as we delve into the extreme environments of our world.

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Talks and shows

Anatomy of a particle detector

Sat 02 Nov 2024

Claire Malone explores the anatomy of particle detectors, taking the ATLAS experiment at CERN as a specific example.

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Wifi Wars Debug XVIII

Fri 20 Sep 2024

Wifi Wars returns to the Ri.

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SOLD OUT - An introduction to quantum theory (short course)

Mon 07 Oct 2024 - Mon 11 Nov 2024

James Millen returns to present a six part introduction to the world of quantum theory.

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Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day: Amazing animals

Sun 27 Oct 2024

Join us for a day of animals facts and fun for the whole family.

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Talks and shows

A Periodic Tale with Dr Karl

Sat 12 Oct 2024

Dr Karl is back and delving into the wide realm of science, one topic at a time.

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Talks and shows

SOLD OUT Pokémaths: The maths of Pokémon

Sat 05 Oct 2024

Discover the maths behind one of the world's most popular games.

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Designing the James Webb Space Telescope

Sat 19 Oct 2024

NASA’s Astrophysics Division Director Mark Clampin shares his experiences designing the James Webb Space Telescope, and what the

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Talks and shows

The future of recycling: One bin to rule them all

Mon 14 Oct 2024

Mike Shaver explores plastic's role in sustainability, aiming for systemic recycling solutions and authenticity to avoid

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Discourses

Discourse: The scientist and the forger

Fri 27 Sep 2024

Jehane Ragai delves into this ongoing battle between scientists and forgers, revealing the cutting-edge and traditional methods

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