UCL x The Royal Institution: Science in Action

This school event aims to engage with year 6 primary school children from London and beyond. Presenters from UCL and The Royal Institution (The RI) will team up to bring science to life with a spectacular live show, marking 200 years of science at UCL and the long-standing partnership.  

Audiences can expect fun, exciting and explosive experiments, including bright, fiery demonstrations that reveal some of the most fascinating aspects of science.   

Presented by UCL200 in partnership with The Royal Institution 

UCL and The Ri have played pivotal roles in the development of science in the UK. The Ri, founded in 1799, is one of the oldest scientific institutions in the world, while UCL, established in 1826, was the first to teach science in the nation’s capital sparking innovation and discoveries that have gone on to transform the world. 

This free school event will bring UCL and The Ri together to deliver a fun and action-packed science show. 

Meet the Presenters 

Professor Andrea Sella - a UCL Professor of Chemistry with research interests in the structure of liquids and of phosphorus allotropes. Professor Sella is heavily involved in first year undergraduate teaching and in developing both UCL’s environmental and energy policy as well as actions to mitigate the environmental impact of UCL’s operations. He often talks about chemistry in the media and has been a regular presenter and contributor to programmes on both BBC radio and television. 
 

Ted Hill – is one of the Ri’s Science in Schools presenters. Visiting schools across London, Ted brings a passion for science on to the stage engaging with children aged 4 to 17 years. With a wealth of experience in making science for kids engaging and fun, audiences can expect to witness live experiments, explosions and even join in with the show. When Ted isn’t presenting science shows, he can be found on stage delivering laugh-out-loud comedy. 

Booking Information 

This is an in-person only event aimed at year 6 (aged 10-11) primary school children. 

Primary schools interested in attending the event should contact events@ucl.ac.uk for further information. 

Tickets are free, with a bursary available for outside of London travel.  

Doors open at 10:30am. 

Event begins at 11:00am. 

Content & Access  

All children under-18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.  

Accessible seating is available.