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Royal Society lates: science fiction
10 February 2020. 18:30 - 22:00
Location
The Royal Society, London, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG
Overview
Join us for an evening celebrating science fiction and the Royal Society. Discover the remarkable scientific artefacts and stories housed in our extensive, world-class archives.
View a list of events and activities.
Science has long inspired writers to imagine what's possible and craft stories about the future, from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to George Orwell's 1984. Explore the Royal Society's rich history, uncovering what scientists of the past thought about how we would be living now, and how accurate their predictions were.
You will also have the unique opportunity to take a look around the beautiful Carlton House Terrace in all its glory by candlelight.
Attending this event
Beyond Discworld
19:30
Terry Pratchett's Discworld series has inspired author, screen writers, and individuals to create their own stories and their own fictional worlds. But how can a flat planet balanced on the backs of elephants, who stand on the back of a giant turtle drifting through space link to science?
Meet the man behind the Science of Discworld, mathematician and Honorary Wizard of the Unseen University, Professor Ian Stewart FRS, and hear about where he thinks science fits in with fiction.
This talk may be busy and seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Royal Society lates: science fiction https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2020/02/science-fiction/
An exclusive late-night openning of the Royal Society's historical home in central London to explore how science has shaped fiction.
The Royal Society, London /about-us/contact-us/carlton-house-terrace-london 6-9 Carlton House Terrace London SW1Y 5AG UK
Foods of the future
18:50 and 20:20
Grab a free ticket to this workshop with our professional chefs to plate up some delicious desserts from the past and find out what the future of dining might hold.
Workshops have limited space. Free tickets can be collected from the information desk.
Tales of science past
19:10, 19:40, 20:10, 20:40, 21:10
Join Keith Moore from our library team as he deep dives into our archives to share tales from the past. Keith will be showing off some secret treasures and sharing his favourite stories about scientists who have influenced great works of science fiction.
Free tickets can be collected from the information desk.
https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2020/02/science-fiction/
10 February 2020. 18:30 - 22:00
Location
The Royal Society, London, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG
Overview
Join us for an evening celebrating science fiction and the Royal Society. Discover the remarkable scientific artefacts and stories housed in our extensive, world-class archives.
View a list of events and activities.
Science has long inspired writers to imagine what's possible and craft stories about the future, from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to George Orwell's 1984. Explore the Royal Society's rich history, uncovering what scientists of the past thought about how we would be living now, and how accurate their predictions were.
You will also have the unique opportunity to take a look around the beautiful Carlton House Terrace in all its glory by candlelight.
Attending this event
- Over-18s only
- We are operating a Challenge 25 policy on the door and you may be required to show a valid form of ID to enter the event
- Free to attend
- No registration required
- Doors will open at 18:30 and admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis
- This event may be popular and entry cannot be guaranteed
- Travel and accessibility
Beyond Discworld
19:30
Terry Pratchett's Discworld series has inspired author, screen writers, and individuals to create their own stories and their own fictional worlds. But how can a flat planet balanced on the backs of elephants, who stand on the back of a giant turtle drifting through space link to science?
Meet the man behind the Science of Discworld, mathematician and Honorary Wizard of the Unseen University, Professor Ian Stewart FRS, and hear about where he thinks science fits in with fiction.
This talk may be busy and seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Royal Society lates: science fiction https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2020/02/science-fiction/
An exclusive late-night openning of the Royal Society's historical home in central London to explore how science has shaped fiction.
The Royal Society, London /about-us/contact-us/carlton-house-terrace-london 6-9 Carlton House Terrace London SW1Y 5AG UK
Foods of the future
18:50 and 20:20
Grab a free ticket to this workshop with our professional chefs to plate up some delicious desserts from the past and find out what the future of dining might hold.
Workshops have limited space. Free tickets can be collected from the information desk.
Tales of science past
19:10, 19:40, 20:10, 20:40, 21:10
Join Keith Moore from our library team as he deep dives into our archives to share tales from the past. Keith will be showing off some secret treasures and sharing his favourite stories about scientists who have influenced great works of science fiction.
Free tickets can be collected from the information desk.
https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2020/02/science-fiction/