Ada Lovelace Day Live is back! The annual ‘science cabaret’ returns with a fantastic line-up of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), who will share their experiences, insights and expertise, inspiring and empowering the next generation of women in STEM.
Join us live in the Ri Theatre, or online, to explore leading-edge research covering many and varied scientific specialities, from volcanology to engineering, and from AI to palaeobiology. Why are cats evolutionarily perfect? Where’s the maths in fashion? Can radioactivity cure cancer? How can tech close the digital skills gap? And of course, what’s the science behind the humble rubber duck?
Now in its 16th year, Ada Lovelace Day Live is a global celebration, highlighting and honouring the achievements of women in STEM. It is named after Ada Lovelace, the world's first published computer programmer. As we celebrate at the Ri in London, other groups will organise their own events around the world, raising awareness of women’s accomplishments and inspiring girls to pursue careers in STEM, shaping a more inclusive future together.
Why not organise an Ada Lovelace Day Live watch party? Discounts for livestream groups of more than ten people are available. Email ALD Live founder Suw Charman-Anderson to arrange your booking.
Event type
This is a theatre and livestream event for an adult audience, where the speakers and audience in our Theatre are joined by our audience online.
By booking to attend events at the Royal Institution, you confirm that you have read and accept the Ri's event terms and conditions. You also agree to abide by our code of conduct, and help to create a great experience for yourself and your fellow participants.
For any queries regarding this event please get in touch by phone 020 7409 2992 or email events@ri.ac.uk.
Ada Lovelace Day Live will be compèred by science presenter Dr Sally Le Page, and features:
Evgenia Ilyinskaya — Fire saga: Is Iceland at the doorstep of centuries-long volcanic eruptions?
Evgenia is a volcanologist at the University of Leeds who researches volcanic emissions of gases and aerosols, and their impacts on air quality, the environment and people’s wellbeing. She’ll be talking about the recent series of volcanic eruptions near the Icelandic town of Grindavík.
Mamta Singhal MBE — Engineering a rubber duck
Mamta is a chartered design engineer whose career has spanned the toy, snack and drinks industries, working on toys such as Playdoh, Action Man and Barbie. She’ll be exploring the history, engineering, science and manufacturing of your favourite bath toy: the humble rubber duck!
Takita Bartlett-Lashley — Crafting calculations: Exploring mathematical artistry in fashion and design
Takita is a mathematician whose work at the intersection of STEM, fashion and education explores the creative applications of maths and technology across fashion and design. Takita will be talking about using crafts to introduce mathematical concepts to children.
Samantha Terry — Can radioactivity cure cancer?
Samantha is a radiobiologist whose research seeks to determine how different types of radioactivity can be best used in the clinic. She’ll be talking about the use of radioactivity in the treatment of cancer and how to make radioactive treatments more effective.
Joysy John MBE — Transforming teaching in the age of AI
Joysy is a software engineer, education entrepreneur and edtech advisor who has launched three education non-profits and advised government on edtech policy. Joysy will be talking about the role of technology in education and asking how we can use tech to close the digital skills gap, especially amongst women and people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
Sarah Bearchell — The Cloud Factory
Sarah is a science writer, presenter and trainer who won the 2024 Beetlestone Award for Leadership and Legacy in Informal Science Learning. She’ll be creating clouds live on stage in a multi-sensory, hands-on demo, with help from some volunteers from the audience!
Anjali Goswami — The evolutionary truth about cats and dogs
Anjali is a palaeobiologist who specialises in the evolution of animal shape, especially skulls. She has developed new mathematical approaches for reconstructing how and why animals look the way they do, now and in the past. Anjali will be talking about why cats are evolutionarily perfect.
Timing
Doors to the theatre will open at 6.30pm and the performance will begin at 7.30pm.
Timing for the livestream
The livestream will go live at 7.25pm, and the introduction will begin at 7.30pm. If you register but miss the livestream, the video will be available to you via the same link for two weeks after the event date.
Accessibility
The event will take place on the first floor and there is step-free access from the street via lift.
The closest underground station is Green Park, which is step-free.
There is space at floor level in the theatre for wheelchair users.
Seating is usually unreserved for our events. If you and your group require seating reservations, please do let us know by emailing us at events@ri.ac.uk, and we’ll be more than happy to help.
Carers can receive a free ticket to an event by emailing events@ri.ac.uk.
Our theatre is equipped with an Audio Induction Loop.
Covid guidelines
Face masks are no longer mandatory and wearing one in our Theatre and at other Ri events is at your discretion, however please do not attend the Ri if you are displaying Covid symptoms or, if you have tested, the result remains positive. Thank you for respecting other people and their choices, and for helping us keep all of our visitors and staff safe and well.
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Book tickets (Online) from £3.73
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