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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.
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 legend ...
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.
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 ...
Top 10 science videos of 2022 – Ri Wrapped - Royal Institution
WEBDec 26, 2022 · Top 10 science videos of 2022 – Ri Wrapped. Watch our most popular science lectures from 2022. Monday 26 Dec 2022 3:21pm. In 2022, our science videos on YouTube were watched for over nine million hours (that's just over 1000 years worth of people learning about science all around the world!).
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 ...
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.
Visit our archive - Royal Institution
WEBThe Royal Institution of Great Britain. 21 Albemarle Street. London. W1S 4BS. Please let us know whether you would like the copies as digital files or on paper. There is an additional charge of £2.50 (post and packaging) for paper copies. Please note: Copies are made for educational use only, for members of the general public.
How we're run - Royal Institution
WEBHow we're run. Discover the people and governance that underpins our work to create opportunities for the public and scientists to explore science together. The Royal Institution of Great Britain is a registered and independent charity governed by a Board of Trustees (Charity no. 227938). We were granted a Royal Charter on 13 January 1800.