Katherine Mathieson
@kathmath.bsky.social
Science, innovation, sci-comm, charity sector, London
Director: Royal Institution
Trustee: Pilotlight, Enthuse Trust
Director: Royal Institution
Trustee: Pilotlight, Enthuse Trust
#EmbraceStorytelling in response to new data showing only 29% of the public feel science R&D is relevant to their own lives, from Campaign for Science & Engineering
November 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
#EmbraceStorytelling in response to new data showing only 29% of the public feel science R&D is relevant to their own lives, from Campaign for Science & Engineering
Sad news. Jane Goodall was an inspirational science communicator and a brilliant campaigner. We and all the other primates were lucky to have her
We were saddened to hear about the passing of Dame Jane Goodall yesterday.
Dame Jane's work as an ethologist and global advocate will leave a lasting impact.
Dame Jane's work as an ethologist and global advocate will leave a lasting impact.
October 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Sad news. Jane Goodall was an inspirational science communicator and a brilliant campaigner. We and all the other primates were lucky to have her
Xmas wish list is sorted thanks to the @royalsociety.org Trivedi Science Book Prize! royalsociety.org/medals-and-p...
Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize | Royal Society
Each year our panel of expert judges, comprising eminent scientists, authors, journalists and broadcasters, choose the book that they believe makes popular science writing compelling and accessible to...
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October 2, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Xmas wish list is sorted thanks to the @royalsociety.org Trivedi Science Book Prize! royalsociety.org/medals-and-p...
Looking for tips on public speaking? Here's a couple of classics from Michael Faraday, on his birthday as it happens, as part of our celebration of 200 years of Discourses @rigb.org lims.ac.uk/perspectives... #scicomm
Friday night live
In the Idler, our writer Thomas Hodgkinson pays tribute to the Royal Institution’s Friday Evening Discourses, which turn 200 this year.
lims.ac.uk
September 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Looking for tips on public speaking? Here's a couple of classics from Michael Faraday, on his birthday as it happens, as part of our celebration of 200 years of Discourses @rigb.org lims.ac.uk/perspectives... #scicomm
Can the Northern Lights help us find liquid water on Jupiter's Moons? Marina Galand @rigb.org www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGcY...
How the Northern Lights link Earth to Jupiter - with Marina Galand
YouTube video by The Royal Institution
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September 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Can the Northern Lights help us find liquid water on Jupiter's Moons? Marina Galand @rigb.org www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGcY...
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For over 25 years, science and discovery centres have been at the heart of inspiring millions of people to explore, question, and be part of UK science and technology.
But they're seriously under threat… 1/3
But they're seriously under threat… 1/3
August 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
For over 25 years, science and discovery centres have been at the heart of inspiring millions of people to explore, question, and be part of UK science and technology.
But they're seriously under threat… 1/3
But they're seriously under threat… 1/3
Fascinating talk by Yang-Hui He @rigb.org tonight on how AI is supporting and challenging the world’s best mathematicians (and, maybe very soon, leading them?) #LIMS #AI #Mathematics
September 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Fascinating talk by Yang-Hui He @rigb.org tonight on how AI is supporting and challenging the world’s best mathematicians (and, maybe very soon, leading them?) #LIMS #AI #Mathematics
New classroom/enrichment resources on the maths of voting, in time for plans to extend the vote to 16 and 17-year-olds www.rigb.org/shelf-master... #schools #STEM #Maths #education
Off-the-Shelf Masterclass: Maths of Voting
Uncover the mathematical basis behind the process of voting, a key part of living in a democratic society.
www.rigb.org
August 29, 2025 at 9:54 AM
New classroom/enrichment resources on the maths of voting, in time for plans to extend the vote to 16 and 17-year-olds www.rigb.org/shelf-master... #schools #STEM #Maths #education
So proud of my @rigb.org colleagues today (well, every day, but especially today!) royalsociety.org/medals-and-p...
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The Royal Institution is an independent charity dedicated to connecting people with the world of science, inspiring them to think more deeply about science and its place in our lives.
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August 27, 2025 at 8:51 AM
So proud of my @rigb.org colleagues today (well, every day, but especially today!) royalsociety.org/medals-and-p...
"A lot of scientists have taken it for grants that people know why they should trust science" - Prof. Naomi Oreskes on public mistrust of science www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbTH...
Misinformation and distrust in science - with Naomi Oreskes
YouTube video by The Royal Institution
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August 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
"A lot of scientists have taken it for grants that people know why they should trust science" - Prof. Naomi Oreskes on public mistrust of science www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbTH...
Old enough to remember MC Hammer? Here's why that matters to maths....from the marvellous Prof Nira Chamberlain www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtRL...
July 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Old enough to remember MC Hammer? Here's why that matters to maths....from the marvellous Prof Nira Chamberlain www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtRL...
Everything you wanted to know about the chemistry of Star Wars, with Alex Baker youtu.be/zvyW-6MMDjM?...
The chemistry of Star Wars - with Alex Baker
YouTube video by The Royal Institution
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July 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Everything you wanted to know about the chemistry of Star Wars, with Alex Baker youtu.be/zvyW-6MMDjM?...
Reposted by Katherine Mathieson
Introducing: The Greenhouse Pitch Pod! 🌱
Undaunted is launching sessions for early-stage ClimateTech founders to pitch and receive *radically honest, constructive feedback* from The Greenhouse.
A pressure-free space to test your story, get clear-eyed advice, and learn from others.
Learn more 👀⬇️
Undaunted is launching sessions for early-stage ClimateTech founders to pitch and receive *radically honest, constructive feedback* from The Greenhouse.
A pressure-free space to test your story, get clear-eyed advice, and learn from others.
Learn more 👀⬇️
June 24, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Introducing: The Greenhouse Pitch Pod! 🌱
Undaunted is launching sessions for early-stage ClimateTech founders to pitch and receive *radically honest, constructive feedback* from The Greenhouse.
A pressure-free space to test your story, get clear-eyed advice, and learn from others.
Learn more 👀⬇️
Undaunted is launching sessions for early-stage ClimateTech founders to pitch and receive *radically honest, constructive feedback* from The Greenhouse.
A pressure-free space to test your story, get clear-eyed advice, and learn from others.
Learn more 👀⬇️
Show the 2025 Christmas Lectures LIVE as they're being filmed! 🎥 🧪
We are looking for venues keen to invite their local audiences behind the scenes of the world-famous science lectures – including universities, science centres and planetariums. www.rigb.org/explore-scie...
We are looking for venues keen to invite their local audiences behind the scenes of the world-famous science lectures – including universities, science centres and planetariums. www.rigb.org/explore-scie...
Royal Institution invites interest from CHRISTMAS LECTURES livestream partners
The Royal Institution (Ri) has today invited expressions of interest from organisations to livestream the 200th CHRISTMA
www.rigb.org
June 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Show the 2025 Christmas Lectures LIVE as they're being filmed! 🎥 🧪
We are looking for venues keen to invite their local audiences behind the scenes of the world-famous science lectures – including universities, science centres and planetariums. www.rigb.org/explore-scie...
We are looking for venues keen to invite their local audiences behind the scenes of the world-famous science lectures – including universities, science centres and planetariums. www.rigb.org/explore-scie...
Royal Institution invites interest from CHRISTMAS LECTURES livestream partners
The Royal Institution (Ri) has today invited expressions of interest from organisations to livestream the 200th CHRISTMA
www.rigb.org
June 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Show the 2025 Christmas Lectures LIVE as they're being filmed! 🎥 🧪
We are looking for venues keen to invite their local audiences behind the scenes of the world-famous science lectures – including universities, science centres and planetariums. www.rigb.org/explore-scie...
We are looking for venues keen to invite their local audiences behind the scenes of the world-famous science lectures – including universities, science centres and planetariums. www.rigb.org/explore-scie...
Reposted by Katherine Mathieson
The story of benzene shows the far-reaching impact of curiosity-driven science. Faraday’s 'pure research' laid the groundwork for massive scientific and industrial advances.
#OnThisDay in 1825, Michael Faraday presented his findings on this chemical compound.
History #thread👇🧪
#OnThisDay in 1825, Michael Faraday presented his findings on this chemical compound.
History #thread👇🧪
June 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The story of benzene shows the far-reaching impact of curiosity-driven science. Faraday’s 'pure research' laid the groundwork for massive scientific and industrial advances.
#OnThisDay in 1825, Michael Faraday presented his findings on this chemical compound.
History #thread👇🧪
#OnThisDay in 1825, Michael Faraday presented his findings on this chemical compound.
History #thread👇🧪
Are you drowsing off in the London heat? Does it matter if you sleep now rather than later? youtu.be/KZJAmcpc9SE?...
How does your body clock work? - with Aarti Jagannath
YouTube video by The Royal Institution
youtu.be
June 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Are you drowsing off in the London heat? Does it matter if you sleep now rather than later? youtu.be/KZJAmcpc9SE?...
Reposted by Katherine Mathieson
Curious about the global history of science?
I talked to the @ri-science.bsky.social podcast about globalising our stories of the sciences.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1vRS...
I talked to the @ri-science.bsky.social podcast about globalising our stories of the sciences.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1vRS...
De-westernizing the history of science - with Gianamar Giovannetti-Singh
Ri Science Podcast · Episode
open.spotify.com
June 4, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Curious about the global history of science?
I talked to the @ri-science.bsky.social podcast about globalising our stories of the sciences.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1vRS...
I talked to the @ri-science.bsky.social podcast about globalising our stories of the sciences.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1vRS...
Reposted by Katherine Mathieson
It's not long now until the #SummerScience Exhibition returns! Come face-to-face with spiders, delve into the quantum realm and discover cutting-edge research, fascinating talks and exciting activities for all ages. Join us from 1-6 July: royalsociety.org/science-even...
May 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
It's not long now until the #SummerScience Exhibition returns! Come face-to-face with spiders, delve into the quantum realm and discover cutting-edge research, fascinating talks and exciting activities for all ages. Join us from 1-6 July: royalsociety.org/science-even...
Someone asked me the other day which elements are the ones first discovered at the @ri-science.bsky.social and embarrassingly, I couldn't name them all! I think I need a mnemonic to help me remember...
June 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Someone asked me the other day which elements are the ones first discovered at the @ri-science.bsky.social and embarrassingly, I couldn't name them all! I think I need a mnemonic to help me remember...
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State schools can now apply for free Science in Schools days for the 2025-26 academic year! 📣 www.rigb.org/explore-scie...
Royal Institution opens applications for free Science in Schools days
Find out more about the Ri's 2025 Science in Schools programme
www.rigb.org
May 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
State schools can now apply for free Science in Schools days for the 2025-26 academic year! 📣 www.rigb.org/explore-scie...
Perhaps surprisingly, one of the most frequently referenced phrases in a roundtable discussion on 'science and soft power' I attended yesterday was "liberal values".
Or perhaps that's not so surprising?
Thanks to the British Foreign Policy Group for a fascinating discussion!
Or perhaps that's not so surprising?
Thanks to the British Foreign Policy Group for a fascinating discussion!
May 14, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Perhaps surprisingly, one of the most frequently referenced phrases in a roundtable discussion on 'science and soft power' I attended yesterday was "liberal values".
Or perhaps that's not so surprising?
Thanks to the British Foreign Policy Group for a fascinating discussion!
Or perhaps that's not so surprising?
Thanks to the British Foreign Policy Group for a fascinating discussion!
Anyone know of a reasonably recent datset on ethnicity or race for the working-age population of London? Asking to help with benchmarking staff diversity for a small charity (not the day job). Thanks!
May 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Anyone know of a reasonably recent datset on ethnicity or race for the working-age population of London? Asking to help with benchmarking staff diversity for a small charity (not the day job). Thanks!
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Today is the final day to get your early bird tickets for the BIG Event!
Join more than 100 other science communicators from across the UK and Europe who will be arriving at the @ri-science.bsky.social this July!
From tomorrow, prices rise, so get in there quick!
Join more than 100 other science communicators from across the UK and Europe who will be arriving at the @ri-science.bsky.social this July!
From tomorrow, prices rise, so get in there quick!
Have you got your early bird tickets sorted?
Early Bird registration for the BIG Event at @ri-science.bsky.social closes on 5th May!
This is your chance to get your tickets at the lowest price, so don't miss out!
Register at www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
Photo by Paul Clarke
Early Bird registration for the BIG Event at @ri-science.bsky.social closes on 5th May!
This is your chance to get your tickets at the lowest price, so don't miss out!
Register at www.big.uk.com/BIG2025
Photo by Paul Clarke
May 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Today is the final day to get your early bird tickets for the BIG Event!
Join more than 100 other science communicators from across the UK and Europe who will be arriving at the @ri-science.bsky.social this July!
From tomorrow, prices rise, so get in there quick!
Join more than 100 other science communicators from across the UK and Europe who will be arriving at the @ri-science.bsky.social this July!
From tomorrow, prices rise, so get in there quick!
Reposted by Katherine Mathieson
With this column today, I learn that Robin McKie is stepping down as science correspondent for The Observer. It's impossible to overstate how legendary Robin is, and this column, with its solid defence of science and celebration of its wonder, is typically astute.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
What I’ve learned after 40 years as the Observer’s science editor
Almost as amazing as the knowledge we have gained in the past four decades is the fact that some people continue to deny the damage we are doing to our world
www.theguardian.com
April 13, 2025 at 9:07 AM
With this column today, I learn that Robin McKie is stepping down as science correspondent for The Observer. It's impossible to overstate how legendary Robin is, and this column, with its solid defence of science and celebration of its wonder, is typically astute.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...