Science and society
Dr. Richard Holliman interviews Prof. Alan Irwin on the changing relationship between science and society.
Communicating science
Dr Richard Holliman interviews Dr Victoria Pearson on how she communicates science as a scientist, researcher, teacher and public engagement practitio...
A history of the science journal Nature
Ian Flintoff discussing the history of the weekly journal Nature, how it has changed and how it communicates scientific research.
Science in fiction
A round table discussion with Liz Whitelegg, Bob Lambourne and Jon Turney, discussing the role of science fiction and science-in-fiction
A history of science broadcasting by the BBC
Dr. Richard Holliman talks with Allan Jones about his research on the history of science broadcasting at the BBC, primarily reflecting on the early da...
The role of the Royal Institution
How has the Royal Institution’s remit developed since its inception over 200 years ago to address scientific, technological, societal and cultural cha...
The Royal Institution: Christmas lectures
Baroness Susan Greenfield discusses her experience of delivering the first Christmas lecture to be given by a woman, in 1994.
Faraday’s Royal Institution
What influence did Michael Faraday have in transforming the Royal Institution, both as the scientific director, and as a presenter of scientific infor...
Re-developing the Royal Institution
How was the role and purpose of the Royal Institution extended in the early years of the 21st Century following a £24 million refurbishment?