Join Dr Jo to explore the wonder of paper and how it can help explain scientific phenomena: from chromatography and capillary action to static electricity, from shadow puppets to optical illusions, ...

Throughout 2025 we’re celebrating the 200th anniversaries of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES and Ri Discourses, and we’re asking as many people as possible to share their memories of these two landmark series.

This workshop looks closely at the evolutionary arms race between bacteria and the host immune system and how different strains of bacterial species evolve over time. In this workshop, students ...

Climate change is the defining challenge of our era, demanding action from all sectors of society. The Ri, like many of London’s older listed buildings, faces the significant challenge of improving ...

: For 225 years, our beautiful home at 21 Albemarle Street has served as a cornerstone of science communication, preserving history, inspiring curiosity, and educating visitors of all ages. Despite ...

Contract type: Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week, flexible work pattern; This role will involve working outside of office hours, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends. The ...

Engaging shows bringing science to life in schools across the UK Launched over a decade ago, SiS has already inspired over 500,000 students in schools across the UK. This programme is highly scalable ...

Engaging shows bringing science to life in schools across the UK Launched over a decade ago, SiS has already inspired over 500,000 students in schools across the UK. This programme is highly scalable ...

In this workshop, students extract DNA from their own cheek cells and take home a unique keepsake - a necklace containing visible strands of their own DNA. Using enzymes, detergent and ethanol, ...

Sustaining programming with a global reach and creating innovative solutions to bring science to global audiences In a few short years, the Ri’s digital footprint has boomed; every day we engage ...

Venue hire Make your next event one to remember at our unique central London venue, steeped in 200 years of science history. Find out more ...