We are a charity that brings the public and scientists together to share their interest and passion for science. We are a home for science and everyone is welcome. Our speakers are renowned scientists ...

What is the Freer Foundation Trust? Founded in 1799, the Ri is a world-famous independent charity dedicated to enhancing public understanding of science and the role of science in society. Among its ...

In this very important year for the Ri, marking 200 years of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES, 200 years of Discourses and 200 years since the discovery of Benzene, we are taking the opportunity to look further ...

We all know the movie plots where evil robots and computers take over the world, but what is the reality? This workshop explores artificial intelligence, the field of science that tries to build ...

Discover how stars underly everything we are and do, from the genes in our bodies to measuring time. We are made of stardust. The atoms in our bodies were produced by stellar explosions that occurred ...

With something for everyone – adults, children and the whole family – discover science directly from the minds of the world’s leading scientists and thinkers.