About our partnership

We’re proud to partner with The Royal Institution (Ri) for the CHRISTMAS LECTURES. Established in 1825 by renowned scientist Michael Faraday, the lectures have become a beloved tradition, igniting curiosity and sparking scientific interest among generations of viewers. Over the years, these lectures have been a source of inspiration, engaging audiences of all ages in the wonders of science.

As one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, we share the Ri's dedication to fostering a passion for science and discovery. This partnership, which started in 2023, underscores our commitment to supporting education and promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects among young learners.

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Royal Institution Christmas lectures 2022

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At CGI, we are deeply passionate about supporting STEM education in schools and growing the innovative pool of talent which we recruit from. Myself, and many of my colleagues, have been avid viewers of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES since our own school days and appreciate the inspiration and understanding that they can bring to seemingly complex topics. The Royal Institution CHRISTMAS LECTURES provides us with a platform to engage with schools and young individuals, facilitating discussions about the importance of science in society and our daily lives.

Tara McGeehan President, United Kingdom and Australia Operations

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CHRISTMAS LECTURES 2026

We’re proud to continue as title partner of the Royal Institution’s 2026 CHRISTMAS LECTURES, inspiring the next generation through science.

Presented by theoretical physicist, broadcaster and author Professor Jim Al-Khalili, this year’s Lectures will explore one of science’s most fascinating and mysterious subjects: time. From Einstein’s theory of relativity and the science of time travel to our own perception of time, Jim will investigate what time really is and why it matters.

The 2026 CHRISTMAS LECTURES are particularly special for CGI as we celebrate 50 years of CGI. Since 1976, technology has transformed the way we live and work. As we look back on how far science and technology have come, we’re excited to explore what the next 50 years could bring.

Our partnership with the Royal Institution reflects CGI’s long-standing commitment to supporting STEM education and inspiring young people to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Learn more about the 2026 CHRISTMAS LECTURES

CHRISTMAS LECTURES 2025

Presented by space scientist, educator and BBC Sky at Night presenter Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, the 2025 CHRISTMAS LECTURES explored the breakthroughs that have transformed our understanding of the universe — from the origins of space and time to the technologies shaping the future of exploration.

Watch the lectures on BBC iPlayer (if you're in the UK) and on YouTube (if you're outside the UK).

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Dr Chris van Tulleken presents the Ri CHRISTMAS LECTURES

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CHRISTMAS LECTURES 2024

In the 2024 CHRISTMAS LECTURES, NHS Doctor and leading science presenter Dr Chris van Tulleken revealed the revolutionary science around what happens inside our bodies when we eat. Chris explores how food has fundamentally shaped human evolution, uncovering the importance of our microbiome – as the extra ‘organ’ we didn’t know we had – and asks how we can all eat better in the future, for the sake of our own health and the health of the planet.