The Royal Institution Courses

The Magic of Chemistry - With Andrew Szydlo

Explore the enchanting world of chemistry through captivating demonstrations, from color-changing substances to unique properties of gases and liquids, in this engaging and interactive presentation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Roger Penrose - Forbidden Crystal Symmetry in Mathematics and Architecture

Explore forbidden symmetries in mathematics and architecture with Sir Roger Penrose, delving into non-repeating patterns, quasi-crystals, and innovative designs used in buildings worldwide.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Terra Rara - The Strange Story of Some Political Elements

Explore the fascinating world of rare earth elements, their unique properties, historical significance, and crucial role in modern technology and geopolitics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Strange Materials With Mark Miodownik

Explore innovative materials shaping our future, from bionic limbs to self-healing objects. Discover how new materials blur the line between living and non-living, revolutionizing technology and our environment.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Particle at the End of the Universe

Explore the Higgs boson discovery, its significance in particle physics, and the groundbreaking work at CERN's Large Hadron Collider with physicist Sean Carroll.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alok Jha - Science and the Media - Discussion

Explore the dynamic between scientists and journalists in science communication through an engaging panel discussion led by Dr Alice Bell at the Royal Institution.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alok Jha - Consciousness, the Hard Problem?

Expert panel explores latest philosophical and scientific thinking on consciousness, discussing how brain activity creates our experienced reality and the nature of self-awareness.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Chemical Curiosities - Surprising Science and Dramatic Demonstrations

Explore the fascinating world of chemistry through spectacular demonstrations, from color-changing reactions to explosive experiments, led by Professor Chris Bishop in this engaging lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Joy of Abstract Mathematical Thinking - With Eugenia Cheung

Explore abstract mathematical thinking through category theory, discovering its applications in everyday life, inequalities, and current events. Gain insights into abstraction, context, and relationships in mathematics.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Code Has Changed the World - With Torie Bosch

Explore how coding decisions shape society, from pop-up ads to law enforcement algorithms. Uncover the human stories behind programming and its profound impact on our daily lives.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Maximise Your Imagination - With Martin Reeves

Discover a six-step process to harness imagination, spark new ideas, and explore its untapped potential in science, tech, and beyond. Learn to systematically cultivate creativity and innovation.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Did Consciousness Evolve? - With Nicholas Humphrey

Explore the evolution of consciousness with psychologist Nicholas Humphrey, examining its origins, presence in animals, and potential future, while delving into the nature of sentience and its implications.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What Has the James Webb Space Telescope Discovered in Its First Year? – With Naomi Rowe-Gurney

Explore the James Webb Space Telescope's groundbreaking discoveries in our Solar System, from Mars to the Kuiper Belt, and learn about its unique capabilities, launch, and future missions in this comprehensive presentation.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mapping the Universe - Dark Energy, Black Holes, and Gravity – With Chris Clarkson

Explore the cosmos with Chris Clarkson as he unravels the mysteries of dark energy, black holes, and gravity, discussing cutting-edge cosmological surveys and their impact on our understanding of the universe's structure and evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Geopolitical Space Race – With Tim Marshall

Explore the geopolitical implications of space exploration with Tim Marshall, covering international relations, astropolitics, and the future of human colonization beyond Earth.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video