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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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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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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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Science unmasked: debunking myths and misconceptions

Sat 09 Nov 2024

Mohamed Daoud delves into the fascinating world of science myths and pseudoscience, revealing the truth behind popular

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LIVESTREAM ADDED Webb's Universe: Our cosmic history

Sat 16 Nov 2024

BBC's The Sky at Night presenter Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock shares her expertise and unique insights into the marvellous world of

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The lost scientists of WWII

Mon 11 Nov 2024

Former FCO chief scientific advisor Sir David Clary FRS tells the stories of scientists from Germany and other European

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An introduction to artificial intelligence (short course)

Mon 18 Nov 2024 - Tue 03 Dec 2024

A comprehensive course on AI's recent revolutionary resurgence.

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Discourse: Future of transplantation – from machines to 3D printing

Fri 25 Oct 2024
Discourse: Future of transplantation – from machines to 3D printing Book now
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A new way to understand the quantum world

Mon 21 Oct 2024

Join world-leading quantum physicist and industrial musician Bob Coecke as he presents a new way to understand the quantum world

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