Family Fun Days are suitable for children aged 7–12, though older and younger siblings are very welcome. All children under ...

While visiting us in London makes for a fantastic day out, you don't need to leave your home to be a part of our community of curious minds. Here are some ways to explore science online with us.

Take control of space for the day in this challenge-based workshop. Students will explore the basics of the solar system and space travel, looking at current missions exploring space. By using ...

Masterclass STEM Engagement Interns 2026 Join the Royal Institution (Ri) for a 3-month PhD internship to gain experience of science communication and outreach ...

Demonstrations PhD Intern 2025 A unique opportunity to join the Ri for 3 months at its’ busiest and most exciting time of year: the planning, filming, and broadcasting of the Christmas Lectures.

The Birth of Benzene (Sort of) If you look carefully at the vial, you can see that Faraday etched the name of this substance on the glass: "bicarburet of hydrogen," not benzene. You can see this name ...

The Royal Institution (Ri) has secured support from leading construction technology firm Causeway Technologies, to take hands-on tech education for young people throughout the UK, via Ri Masterclasses ...

Join Pride in STEM as they host a coffee morning celebrating LGBTQIA+ scientists. There will be space to get ready for Pride in London, including gender-neutral changing spaces, hot drinks and ...

The Royal Institution (Ri) has today invited expressions of interest from organisations to livestream the 200th CHRISTMAS LECTURES.

In this workshop for 12–14 year-olds, students will explore patterns: how to spot them, describe them and use them to make predictions. A good mathematician can spot patterns in numbers, shapes, words ...

Marketing & Communications PhD Intern 2025 Join us for a 3-month PhD internship to gain experience of science communication and engagement.