Discourses are the Ri’s most prestigious lecture programme, founded by Michael Faraday in 1825, and they focus on leading-edge advancements in science and society. Discourses were developed so that ...

Join Dame Angela McLean, the Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser, as she discusses the transformative potential of the field of engineering biology. The field of engineering biology uses the whole ...

World renowned physicist Jim Gates describes his efforts to follow such a path and create a clearer understanding to a theory ...

What is the birthday paradox, and how can you work out the probability of how many people in a group will share a birthday? It's the Ri's 224th birthday, and we want to throw a big bash to celebrate.

Come and join our creative team of media producers and digital communication professionals gain experience of digital media and science communication. At the Ri, we see digital as a way to bring ...

Dr Chris van Tulleken reveals the revolutionary science inside our bodies when we eat, in the 2024 CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution, supported by CGI. Practising NHS doctor and leading ...

Why join the Royal Institution as a member? The Ri is a charity that brings the public and scientists together to share their interest and passion for science. We empower people to explore and get ...

Johan Mentink explores a brand new paradigm in computing, and looks at how it might offer faster solutions that can support scientific breakthroughs. Our brains consume around 20 Watts of power, a ...

Have you ever wanted to play video games against 300 other people, while singing Christmas songs out loud? Well, you're in luck. Santa has come early and has given the Royal Institution the gift of ...

Our vision is that science is for everyone, and we believe there should be equitable access to all of the Ri's science engagement programmes. We aim to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to ...

From hallucinations to sleepwalking, from REM sleep to delusions, neurologist Adam Zeman guides us through the latest scientific discoveries in the world of the imagination. We live much of our lives ...