Michael Faraday (1791–1867) was a pioneering scientist whose discoveries in electromagnetism and electrochemistry transformed our understanding of physics and chemistry. Faraday's famous lectures at ...

Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue? The answer was first discovered over 150 years ago right here at the Royal Institution using this tube. John Tyndall was a keen mountaineer and spent quite ...

The Ri has secured the support of aberdeen Investments, as Supporting Partner to the CHRISTMAS LECTURES in their 200th anniversary year, the science charity announced today. Monday 10 Mar 2025 9:30am ...

The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity which has been connecting people with science for over 200 years. Founded in 1799 through the wonderful generosity of 58 patrons, to this day we ...

This year we’re celebrating the 200th anniversary of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES. And 200 years means there have been a lot of science demonstrations performed in our iconic theatre, bringing the most ...

The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity which has been connecting people with science for over 200 years. Founded in 1799 through the wonderful generosity of 58 patrons, to this day we ...

Welcoming the appointment of Sir Ian Chapman as the incoming Chief Executive of UKRI, Katherine Mathieson, Director of the Royal Institution (Ri) said: “On behalf of everyone at the Royal Institution, ...

Corporate support allows us to invest and expand our school and community programmes' reach into more areas and to maximise their impact. The Royal Institution thanks each of our corporate partners ...

Science changes lives, and it starts with a spark. Launching in April, the Be the Spark campaign will seek support for a range of ambitious initiatives inside and far beyond our Grade I listed ...

Venue hire Make your next event one to remember at our unique central London venue, steeped in 200 years of science history. Find out more ...