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For over 225 years, The Royal Institution has been the charity at the forefront of science education and discovery, bringing ground-breaking research to life and inspiring public engagement.

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Support our charitable mission to create opportunities for the public and scientists to explore science together.

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With something for everyone – adults, children and the whole family – discover science directly from the minds of the world’s leading scientists and thinkers.

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