Have you ever wondered what's actually happening to your food when you cook it? Why does it change texture? How does temperature affect flavour? Join physicist David Weitz and chef Ben Ebbrell as they ...

What if you could measure gravity using just a toy car and a ramp? In this hands-on physics workshop, participants will derive the "suvat" equations from first principles—exploring how displacement, ...

This workshop explores a concept which astronomers refer to as "The Cosmic Distance Ladder". By measuring progressively larger distances in the solar system, and then beyond, we can get a handle on ...

Feeling dizzy yet? You may be after flying a boomer-plane, exploring the science of things that go round and round, and learning to engineer your own devices. With a whole host of activities to try, ...

This workshop is strictly for 12-14 year-olds and will include a 30 minute lunch break. Students should bring lunch and a drink. We reserve the right to refund or deny entry to those who are not in ...

Do you love talking to people about science? Want to feel more confident presenting and sharing your enthusiasm? Join the Ri for a fun, interactive introduction to science communication. In this hands ...

Code Breakers: Cracking the Secrets of Computers is an immersive, all-day workshop that takes participants on a journey inside the hidden workings of computers — no screens required. Through magic, ...

Please note the slightly earlier start time of this workshop. In this session with Brian Egles, participants will work in pairs to program a small LEGO Mars rover. Paricipants will begin by ...

In this hands-on workshop, young designers become eco-architects, blending creativity with science to make a building in which living plants can survive and thrive. Participants will investigate ...

After harvesting their own cheek cells, participants will extract their DNA using lysis buffer, protease and ethanol. They will go home with a piece of their own DNA in a necklace. This workshop takes ...

During this workshop participants will analyse suspect DNA samples, using modern molecular biological techniques including restriction digests and gel electrophoresis. At the end of the workshop, ...