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Discourse: Space oddities with Harry Cliff

Wed 27 Mar 2024

Explore the cosmic anomalies currently perplexing all scientists.

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The evolution of free will

Mon 18 Mar 2024

Uncover the story of how living beings capable of choice arose from lifeless matter.

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SOLD OUT - The balanced brain: The science of mental health

Mon 04 Mar 2024

Uncover the science of mental health with Camilla Nord, lead at the Mental Health Neuroscience programme at the University of

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SOLD OUT IN PERSON - Discourse: Explosive chemistry with Andrew Szydlo

Thu 29 Feb 2024

Delve into the evolution of explosive chemical experiments.

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SOLD OUT - Discourse: How the brain shapes reality

Fri 26 Jan 2024

This event is sold out in-person. Join philosopher and cognitive scientist Andy Clark as he unveils a ground-breaking theory.

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Kitchen science (evening)

Wed 03 Apr 2024

Discover how you can bring science out of the lab and into your own kitchen.

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Kitchen science (matinee)

Wed 03 Apr 2024

Discover how you can bring science out of the lab and into your own kitchen.

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SELLING FAST - Dr Emily’s World Whizzing Facts Show

Sat 16 Mar 2024

Discover some world whizzing, brain fizzing science facts in this interactive quiz.

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WiFi Wars Debug XVII

Fri 08 Mar 2024

WiFi Wars returns to the Ri for their gaming extravaganza.

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SOLD OUT - The Big Maths Gameshow

Wed 14 Feb 2024

Discover maths in an exciting and accessible way with the gameshow that pits audience members against each other.

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