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Talks and shows

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

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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

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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.

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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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Workshops

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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Workshops

SOLD OUT Holiday workshops: Forensics (ages 12–14)

Wed 31 Jul 2024

Experience what it would be like to work in a forensics lab by investigating a fictional crime scene.

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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Shorelines, Snowflakes and Sierpiński Triangles (13–15)

Wed 07 Aug 2024

In this workshop for 13–15 year-olds, get a hands-on introduction to Fractal Geometry

Holiday workshops: Shorelines, Snowflakes and Sierpiński Triangles (13–15) Book now
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Talks and shows

How to build a rocket

Thu 01 Aug 2024

Join science presenter extraordinaire Fran Scott for a super speed theatre show exploring how to make a rocket.

How to build a rocket Book now
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Talks and shows

Astrophysics for Supervillains: Dastardly space questions

Wed 17 Jul 2024
Astrophysics for Supervillains: Dastardly space questions Book now

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