In-person Talks and shows Shrinking the laboratory: Engineering health for the bottom billion Mon 25 May 2026 How can a smartphone replace a lab microscope? Discover breakthrough tech transforming global healthcare with Saumya Kareem Reni Shrinking the laboratory: Engineering health for the bottom billion Book now
In-person Talks and shows Our idiot brain - 10 years of learning Mon 11 May 2026 Neuroscientist Dean Burnett and special guests return to the Ri for a tour of the brain. Our idiot brain - 10 years of learning Book now
In-person Talks and shows Discoveries without understanding: Trusting AI research Sat 02 May 2026 Claire Malone returns to the Ri to explore whether we can trust AI generated scientific results if we don't know the full Discoveries without understanding: Trusting AI research Book now
In-person Talks and shows Mathmagics! (family) Sat 02 May 2026 Think maths is boring? Think again..! David Hall’s "Mathmagics!" is a high-energy, interactive show of jaw-dropping maths and Mathmagics! (family) Book now
In-person Talks and shows The science of fermentation: How microbes turn food into flavour Sat 16 May 2026 Uncover the fascinating chemistry and biology of fermentation with Robin Sherriff, with delights for your eyes, ears and mouth! The science of fermentation: How microbes turn food into flavour Book now
In-person Talks and shows The whispers of rock: Stories from the Earth Sat 25 Apr 2026 Discover how the evolution of Earth's geology is delicately intertwined with humanity's very existence. The whispers of rock: Stories from the Earth Book now
In-person Talks and shows This talk will make you a scientist (family) Sat 25 Apr 2026 An interactive talk with scientist Sheila Kanani, exploring inspiring scientists from history with plenty of hands on demos. This talk will make you a scientist (family) Book now
In-person / Livestream Talks and shows Animal Dissection Live Sat 11 Apr 2026 Get a fascinating look at animal biology with a live dissection of an animal as part of a full afternoon of wonder for all ages. Animal Dissection Live Book now
In-person / Livestream Talks and shows A journey into consciousness Sat 21 Mar 2026 Join award-winning science journalist Michael Pollan to explore the mystery of consciousness, with a discussion of the mind with A journey into consciousness Book now
In-person / Livestream Discourses Discourse: Mathematical tools to transform the world Fri 30 Jan 2026 Mathematician and Healthcare Engineer Becky Shipley explains how mathematical modelling is driving innovation in the NHS and Discourse: Mathematical tools to transform the world Book now
