In-person / Livestream Talks and shows Materials science for tomorrow’s technologies Sat 14 Jun 2025 Jess Wade explains the concept of chirality, and how it might revolutionise technological innovation. Materials science for tomorrow’s technologies Read more
In-person Talks and shows Battle of the Big Bang Sat 28 Jun 2025 Astrophysicist Niayesh Afshordi explores the latest debates on the origin of our universe. Battle of the Big Bang Read more
In-person Talks and shows Passion for poison: The real science of Agatha Christie Mon 23 Jun 2025 Chemist Kathryn Harkup delves in to the science of poisons used by Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie. Passion for poison: The real science of Agatha Christie Read more
In-person / Livestream Talks and shows Discover200: Past, Present and Future Sat 21 Jun 2025 Join a panel of former Christmas Lecturers to hear how their fields have changed since they presented at the Ri, and relive some Discover200: Past, Present and Future Read more
In-person Talks and shows WiFi Wars 10.0 Fri 13 Jun 2025 Video games, comedy and interactive entertainment collide in this unique mobile gaming extravaganza! WiFi Wars 10.0 Read more
In-person Talks and shows Self Defence: A Myth-busting Guide to Immune Health Sat 07 Jun 2025 World-leading immunologist Daniel M. Davis examines the research and technology that is revolutionsing our understanding of Self Defence: A Myth-busting Guide to Immune Health Read more
In-person Talks and shows Moms on Mars Sat 31 May 2025 What's the science behind designing things to help mothers survive on Mars? Find out in this groundbreaking science-comedy Moms on Mars Read more
In-person Talks and shows Ri Demo Team unleashed Sat 24 May 2025 The Ri Demo Team and friends present their newest demonstrations, plus some old favourites in this explosive show! Ri Demo Team unleashed Read more
In-person / Livestream Talks and shows Engineering the skies: The rise of electric flight Mon 19 May 2025 Join an expert panel to discover the future of battery-powered flight, in collaboration with the Faraday Institution. Engineering the skies: The rise of electric flight Read more
In-person / Livestream Talks and shows The chemistry of Star Wars Sun 04 May 2025 By popular demand, Alex Baker returns to show off some amazing chemistry from a galaxy far, far away. The chemistry of Star Wars Read more
