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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 ...
The Family Programme at the Royal Institution (Ri) forms a core part of how we engage the general public with science. Based mostly in our building in central London, this programme consists of ...
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.
Marketing & Communications PhD Intern 2025 Join us for a 3-month PhD internship to gain experience of science communication and engagement.
Science Engagement PhD Intern YSC Exciting opportunity to join us for a three-month PhD internship to gain experience of science communication and engagement, working with groups of school children in ...
Masterclass STEM Engagement Interns 2026 Join the Royal Institution (Ri) for a 3-month PhD internship to gain experience of science communication and outreach ...
Location: A unique opportunity to join us for 3 months at the Ri's busiest and most exciting time of year: the planning, filming and broadcasting of the Christmas Lectures. Contract type: Three-month ...
Come and join our creative team of media producers and digital communication professionals gain experience of digital media and science communication. At the Ri, we see digital as a way to bring ...
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 ...
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 ...