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The Royal Institution

Apr 3

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  • Event
    Academia & Research
  • From: May 13, 06:00 PM
    To: May 13, 07:30 PM

About

  • We’re delighted that Royal Institution Freer Fellow Gianamar Giovannetti-Singh is taking some time out of his research schedule to share some of his discoveries that will reshape our understanding of science's past as he unveils the global networks behind scientific giants. 
  • Galileo, Newton, Darwin. These may be the first names that come to mind when we think about the history of science, but these individuals were not the towering, isolated figures we might once have assumed. Historians have begun to look more closely at the intercontinental networks these household names in science inhabited. 
  • By retracing the forgotten links between thinkers and tinkerers worldwide, science historians are beginning to revolutionise our understanding of the origins of science. Their careful unpicking is unveiling a much more exciting, global, and connected picture.
  • Join Gianamar to learn how contrary to popular accounts about cloistered geniuses in Europe; science has always been fundamentally collaborative and global. From Isaac Newton’s theory of universal gravitation to modern mapmaking, important scientific discoveries and practices emerged globally, shaped by cross-cultural interactions.
  • Theatre audience: £16/£10, Ri Members or Ri Patrons: £7

When & where

MAY

13

Date and Time

May 13, 06:00PM

The Royal Institution

The Ri is an independent charity that inspires everyone to think more deeply about science and its place in our lives.

Fashion & Arts
Industry
11-50
Employees
1799
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Royal Institution is an independent charity dedicated to connecting people with the world of science. Science shapes our lives, our culture and the world around us. It’s the medical treatment that may save your life. It’s the device in your pocket that connects you to the world. And it’s how we will solve the major global challenges of the future. Our mission is to harness science for the maximum benefit of society. The importance of our mission cannot be overstated. It was recognised by the 58 wealthy individuals who founded the Ri in 1799 and is just as relevant today. But to achieve the full benefits of what science has to offer, we must ensure that there is a healthy interaction between science and society – something we have pioneered for more than 200 years. There are multiple ways to get involved and support the Ri and to think more deeply about the wonders and applications of science.

Benefits

  • 10% discount in Ri Cafe

  • A group pension scheme based on a matched contribution of up to 7% of salary

  • Opportunity for hybrid working where business need allows

  • Annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus all public holidays

  • Enhanced sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption pay