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WEBVisit us. Visit our home of science in the heart of London. The Royal Institution is an independent charity dedicated to connecting people with the world of science, inspiring them to think more deeply about science and its place in our lives.
About us - Royal Institution
WEBOur charitable purpose at the Royal Institution is to bring the public and scientists together to share their interest and passion for science. We believe there should be equitable access to science, and that people’s desire to engage with science and scientists should be nourished. We help more people to discover science and engage more deeply.
Faraday Museum - Royal Institution
WEBMeet the many characters in the story of the Ri. There's our Museum's namesake, Michael Faraday, the bookbinder's apprentice who got a job here through a lucky break and went on to become a scientific hero. But there's also his boss, the arrogant yet charismatic Humphry Davy, and Ada Lovelace, mathematician and daughter of Lord Byron.
Our talks and events - Royal Institution
WEBAll our Discourse speakers follow in a long tradition of world-leading talks at the Ri, including the first public liquefaction of air by James Dewar, the announcement of the electron by JJ Thomson and over 100 lectures by Michael Faraday. Historically our Discourse speakers were always locked into a room 10 minutes before the start, as …
Climate change - Royal Institution
WEBClimate change. We explore how we can achieve a sustainable future for planet Earth through a series of livestreams, in partnership with the Grantham Institute of Climate Change. In 2020, the Royal Institution’s famous CHRISTMAS LECTURES explored how human activity has become an overwhelming geological force – disrupting the finely …
Our mission, vision and strategy | Royal Institution
WEBOur strategy. Our current strategy, launched in 2023, strengthens our commitment to enabling the public and scientists to come together to share their interest, curiosity and joy about science; a purpose more vital than ever before. It sets out how we will reach new and more diverse audiences, deepen their engagement with science, and increase ...
Explore science - Royal Institution
WEBDiscover the secrets of forensic science as Professor Dame Sue Black tells the story of a 1,000 year old skeleton, in the first. Christmas Lectures 2022: 2. Missing Body – with Sue Black. Professor Sue Black investigates a mysterious crime scene, and reveals some of the forensic techniques that are used to track. Christmas Lectures 2022: 3.
Browse our science online - Royal Institution
WEBDive into our sensational autumn season of science, here at the Ri! Join us in our Theatre or online as we journey from the science of skateboarding to a deeper understanding of quantum theory. Read more. Blog.
Our history - Royal Institution
WEBThe Royal Institution was founded in a meeting at the Soho Square house of the President of the Royal Society of London, Joseph Banks, on 7 March 1799. From the very start, our purpose was to introduce new technologies and teach science to the general public through lectures and demonstrations. Our Royal Charter was granted in 1800, and we ...
Ri Science podcast - Royal Institution
WEBNews For centuries, public lectures at the Royal Institution have enthralled audiences with the latest science discoveries, news and issues. Over time, cutting edge technology has been used to preserve and share the lectures beyond the walls of the Ri, from the Proceedings of the Royal Institution in the early days of printing, to the CHRISTMAS …