We’re proud to partner with The Royal Institution (Ri) for the CHRISTMAS LECTURES for 2023 to 2025. 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 underscores our commitment to supporting education and promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects among young learners.
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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.
President, CGI UK and Australia
CHRISTMAS LECTURES 2024
In this year’s CHRISTMAS LECTURES, NHS Doctor and leading science presenter Dr Chris van Tulleken will reveal the revolutionary science around what happens inside our bodies when we eat. Chris will investigate how food has fundamentally shaped human evolution, uncover the importance of our microbiome – as the extra ‘organ’ we didn’t know we had – and ask how we can all eat better in the future, for the sake of our own health and the health of the planet.
The 2024 CHRISTMAS LECTURES will be filmed in the Royal Institution’s iconic theatre on 10, 12 and 14 December 2024 and broadcast on BBC Four and iPlayer at Christmas time.
Image courtesy of Paul Wilkinson Photography
Image courtesy of Paul Wilkinson Photography
CHRISTMAS LECTURES 2023
Professor Mike Wooldridge tackles the big questions and unravels the myths of AI research in the 2023 CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution.
Watch the lectures on BBC iPlayer (if you're in the UK) and on YouTube (if you're outside the UK).
