Get ready for the 2025 CHRISTMAS LECTURES
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Upcoming events
With something for everyone – adults, children and the whole family – discover science directly from the minds of the world’s leading scientists and thinkers.
Discourse: Mathematical tools to transform the world
Mathematician and Healthcare Engineer Becky Shipley explains how mathematical modelling is driving innovation in the NHS and
A journey into consciousness
Join award-winning science journalist Michael Pollan to explore the mystery of consciousness, with a discussion of the mind with
Family Fun Day: Spectacular Space!
Join us for a fun day of activities all about space!
Explore science
From the history of science to the future of the universe, take a deep dive into science with our blogs, videos, Ri Talks, and podcasts.
Space science and 200 years of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES - with Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Watch the video version of our latest podcast with the 2025 Christmas Lecturer, Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock. Discover more
Ri Wrapped 2025: our most-watched science talks
From artificial intelligence to the origins of the Universe, these are the Ri science talks that captivated millions in 2025.
Beyond Apollo: Five space missions that deserve more attention
Space exploration is chock-full of jaw-dropping stories, some iconic like the Apollo lunar missions, and some "hidden gems"
Learning
Science shows, workshops, educational resources and more, brought to you from our home at the Ri, directly to your school or online.
Urenco Young Scientist Centre
Watch your students become scientists for the day at the Urenco Young Scientist Centre.
Holiday workshops
Discover our range of school holidays workshops, bringing all areas of science to life.
Science shows at your school
Kickstart your students' passion for science with our interactive Science in Schools shows.
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