Royal Institution
Upcoming Events (10)
Mathmagics! (family)
Join a family-friendly science event at the Royal Institution for Mathmagics!, a playful math-and-science program inspired by Christmas Lectures. Kids and adults explore curious ideas through demonstrations and hands-on activities in a welcoming, educational setting.
Discoveries without understanding: Trusting AI research
Explore what counts as understanding in AI research and how researchers validate breakthroughs at the Royal Institution. The talk examines explainability, data, and the meaning of trust when machines learn, offering a thoughtful evening for curious minds.
Smart Homes to Smart Risks: Understanding IoT Security and Privacy
Explores how smart home devices create security and privacy risks, with practical safeguards for connected homes. A concise science lecture at the Royal Institution that demystifies IoT vulnerabilities and explains what users and developers can do to protect data and networks.
Fantastic Fungi Festival (family)
Explore the magical world of fungi with hands-on activities and kid-friendly demos at the Fantastic Fungi Festival at the Royal Institution. This family-friendly science event invites curious minds to discover mushrooms, molds, and their roles in ecosystems through engaging exhibits and talks in a classic London venue.
Our idiot brain - 10 years of learning
A science lecture at the Royal Institution titled 'Our idiot brain - 10 years of learning' exploring how the brain learns, the quirks of cognition, and what a decade of neuroscience reveals about memory and intelligence.
The science of fermentation: How microbes turn food into flavour
Join a science lecture at the Royal Institution as experts explain how microbes drive fermentation and flavor in everyday foods. From sourdough to yogurt, discover the biology behind fermentation, its culinary applications, and what microbial metabolism reveals about cuisine.
Neutrinos, the Universe, and Everything
Join a public science lecture at the Royal Institution exploring neutrinos, the universe, and fundamental physics. A clear, engaging talk that connects particle physics to cosmology, ideal for curious minds and science fans in London.
Quantum Paradoxes: From testing the multiverse to a tech revolution
An evening at the Royal Institution exploring quantum paradoxes—from experiments testing the multiverse to the promise of a tech revolution. This science-tinged lecture surveys core quantum ideas, recent results, and what they could mean for future computation and technologies, set in a historic London venue.
Engineering health for the bottom billion
Explore how engineering and science can improve health outcomes for the bottom billion in this Royal Institution talk. The session surveys scalable innovations, biotech advances, and policy routes to deliver equitable health solutions, blending rigorous research with practical implications.
WiFi Wars Summer Spectacular 2026
An engaging science evening at the Royal Institution as WiFi Wars Summer Spectacular 2026 brings tech-inspired demonstrations and lively discussion to a historic lecture hall. A lively blend of science, tech, and showmanship suited for curious adults.