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Ada Lovelace Day Live!

Tue 08 Oct 2024

Join us for an exciting night of science cabaret to celebrate the 16th year of Ada Lovelace Day Live.

Ada Lovelace Day Live! Book now
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Decoding reality

Sat 05 Oct 2024

Vlatko Vedral takes us into some of the deepest quantum questions about the Universe.

Decoding reality Book now
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A crack in everything: Black holes

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Join Marcus Chown as he explores how black holes offer an understanding of the Universe, fundamental physics, and even our own

A crack in everything: Black holes Book now
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The hidden science in Europe's great cathedrals

Sat 23 Nov 2024

Diana Darke explores the evidence embedded in medieval monasteries, palaces, castles and cathedrals across Europe.

The hidden science in Europe's great cathedrals Book now
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How to untie the quantum string

Sat 07 Sep 2024

Davide De Bassio uncovers string theory's quest to unify quantum field theory and general relativity and its vision for future

How to untie the quantum string Book now
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Gravitational waves: Nature's secrets

Sat 21 Sep 2024

Gideon Koekoek explores what secrets of Universe the gravitational waves could reveal.

Gravitational waves: Nature's secrets Book now
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The science of skateboarding

Mon 09 Sep 2024

Rodney Mullen, known for inventing numerous tricks and revolutionising the sport, will take the stage to break down the science

The science of skateboarding Book now
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The big pride science party

Fri 28 Jun 2024

Join us and Pride in STEM as we celebrate London Pride in a scientifically satisfying way.

The big pride science party Book now
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Royal Institution Youth Summit 2024

Mon 16 Sep 2024

Sixth form and college students from around the UK will learn, discuss and critically examine the topic of this year's CHRISTMAS

Royal Institution Youth Summit 2024 Book now
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Holiday workshops: Domino computing master class (age 12-14)

Tue 27 Aug 2024
Holiday workshops: Domino computing master class (age 12-14) Book now

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