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🌎🌱 Can humans and #nature live in harmony? Author Paul Pivcevic shares how #bioregioning can help us curb human consumption, address rising #environmental crises & cohabit with nature for a better future. πŸ“…: Thu 6 Mar, 7:30 pm 🎟️: Β£3 - Β£6 πŸ”—: www.brlsi.org/whatson/bior... #Sustainability

It's here! It's the first day of the #BRLSI #BrilliantlyEngineered Expo! Investigate for yourself how things work & meet modern #Engineers from the likes of #Dyson & #Rotork! πŸ”§βš™οΈπŸš€ β†’ www.brlsi.org/brilliantlye... #VisitBath #VisitBristol #Engineer #Engineering #STEM #EduSky πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬

Match fit for the #workplace? Paul Dowson from #BathSpaUniversity provides a window on #professionaldevelopment in the 21st Century. youtu.be/C9LwsS3NGvg?...

Tonight! In Bath lies Milton Wellings, a "Famous #Composer" of the 19th-century, yet #history barely remembers him. Why? Join Stephen Bird (MBE) for an evening of captivating history with #music as we uncover his story πŸ“– πŸ“ BRLSI or Online 🎟️ Β£3 - Β£6 πŸ‘‰ www.brlsi.org/whatson/the-... #MusicSky

One day to go! πŸ“† Join us from the 1st – 4th of March for the #BRLSI #BrilliantlyEngineered Expo! Investigate for yourself how things work & meet modern #engineers from the likes of #Dyson & #Rotork! πŸ”§βš™οΈπŸš€ www.brlsi.org/brilliantlye...

How does the German-language exile #Literature written since the #FrenchRevolution deepen our understanding of what it is to live in the β€˜age of the #migrant?' Find out! youtu.be/6durctMlrqc?... #History #HistorySky #Skystorians πŸΊπŸ“œ

🌳πŸͺ¦ In #Bath rests Milton Wellings, whose melodies once filled 19th-century homes, now forgotten. What happened? πŸ•°οΈ Stephen Bird (MBE) brings the story of this lost figure to life through engaging #Music & storytelling πŸŽΆπŸ“– πŸ“† Fri Feb 28, 7:30 pm 🎟️ Β£3 - Β£6 πŸ”— www.brlsi.org/whatson/the-... #Musicsky

What does the largest sundial in the world look like? Find out in this illuminating talk from Richard Cox & Prof Mike Edmunds. #BRLSI: youtu.be/xXcFUWzdG3s?... #Astronomy #Space #Science #History β˜€οΈπŸŒ…βŒ›

Skewer a balloon without popping it or build a mini helicopter! πŸš€ Join us March 1-4 at #BRLSI's #BrilliantlyEngineered Expo to explore how things work & meet modern #engineers from the likes of #Dyson, #Rotork & more! πŸ”§βš™οΈ πŸ”— www.brlsi.org/brilliantlye... #STEM #Bath #Bristol #GraphicScience

An underrated #Poet ✍️, #ThomasHood was known for his wit and humour, despite a life marked by personal struggles. Steve Wharton of @uniofbath.bsky.social explores this contrast, shedding light on his famous and hidden #Poetic gems. πŸ“† Wed 5 March | 7:30 pm 🎫 Β£3 – Β£6 πŸ”— www.brlsi.org/whatson/thom...

🚨 TONIGHT! Join Dr. Shini Somara for a fascinating talk on what #engineers do, the barriers to the field, and driving inclusion & diversity in #STEM. πŸ“– Talk + Book Signing πŸ“ Queen Square or Online ⏰ 7:30 PM 🎟 Get your tickets here β†’ www.brlsi.org/whatson/engi... #WomenInSTEM #WomenInEngineering

πŸ’ͺ #Engineers Making a Difference πŸ”§ πŸ“† Wed 26 Feb 6:30 pm | 🎟️ Β£3 – Β£6 πŸ“BRLSI or Online Join Dr. Shini Somara & Jo Durrant for a talk on her journey, & the impact she hopes to have on #equality & #inclusion, followed by a book signing. πŸ”— www.brlsi.org/whatson/engi... #Engineering #BRLSI #BathEvents

Skewer a balloon without popping it or build a mini helicopter! πŸš€ Join us March 1-4 at #BRLSI's #BrilliantlyEngineered Expo to explore how things work & meet modern #engineers from the likes of #Dyson, #Rotork & more! πŸ”§βš™οΈ πŸ”— www.brlsi.org/brilliantlye... #STEM #Bath #Bristol #GraphicScience

Enjoy this sneak preview of what's to be expected this Friday (28th Feb at 7:30PM) with guest speaker Stephen Bird, on the mystery of the erasure of forgotten composer, Milton Wellings! 🎻🎷 #Music #ClassicalMusic #ClassicalMusician #Somerset #CityofBath #BathHistory

πŸ“£ TONIGHT 7:30 PM – Explore the evolution of Italian #fascism & its relevance in today's world with authors & experts πŸ₯ΌπŸŽ“ Dr @amycking.bsky.social and Prof @footymac.bsky.social of @bristoluni.bsky.social πŸ“ Queen Square or Online 🎟️Get your tickets here βž” www.brlsi.org/whatson/ital...

🧒 AI & Fashion: A Game-Changer? Join us TONIGHT at 7:30 PM to delve into how #AI is opening new doors β€” but at what cost? πŸ₯Ό Expert Louise Salt answers your key questions on AI's impact on creativity, sustainability & ethics. πŸ“ BRLSI or Online 🎟️ Β£3 - Β£6 More Info πŸ‘‰ www.brlsi.org/whatson/fash...

Based on the Royal Geographical Society’s β€˜Discovering #Britain’ walk of the same name, this walk takes us through a key part of #ThomasHardy's #Wessex πŸ“–β›°οΈ youtu.be/T44DdSKLuOg?...

πŸ‘— AI & Fashion: Revolutionizing the Industry πŸ‘– Join us tomorrow for a deep dive into how AI will reshape fashion! Louise Salt, #fashion expert of 25+ years, talks AI in creativity, sustainability and ethics πŸ§‘β€πŸŽ¨πŸŒ±βš–οΈ πŸ•’ 7:30 PM | Β£3 - Β£6 πŸ”— More Info: www.brlsi.org/whatson/fash... #FashionTech

#Zulu starring Michael Caine depicted the Anglo-Zulu war as a heroic tale, but was the real battle different? TONIGHT, Historian #MikeNicholas sets the record straight! πŸ•°οΈ Mon 24 Feb, 7:30 PM GMT 🎟 Β£3 – Β£6 www.brlsi.org/whatson/rork... #RorkesDrift #History #ColonialHistory #BRLSI #BathEvents

In #ASpecialDay #SophiaLoren & #MarcelloMastroianni play neighbours who stay home when #Hitler visits #Mussolini with devastating consequences! With #UltraNationalism on the rise why should we explore #Italian #Fascism? πŸ—“: Tuesday 25 Feb, 7:30 pm (GMT) 🎟: Β£3 – Β£6 πŸ”—: www.brlsi.org/whatson/ital...

Love Lego? Want to build things? πŸ”¨ Join us from the 1st – 4th of March for the #BRLSI #BrilliantlyEngineered Expo! Investigate how things work & meet modern #engineers from the likes of #Dyson & #Rotork! πŸ”§βš™οΈπŸš€ www.brlsi.org/brilliantlye... #Bath #Engineering #GraphicScience #STEM πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬

πŸ”΄ Rorke’s Drift: The True Story βš”οΈ Did #Zulu (1964) get it right? Tomorrow, #historian Mike Nicholas reveals what really happened in the legendary battle awarded record number of Victoria Crosses. πŸ“…: Mon 24 Feb 7:30 PM 🎫: Β£3 – Β£6 πŸ”—: www.brlsi.org/whatson/rork... #History #BritishHistory πŸ—ƒοΈ

πŸ’‘ What are quantum #optics? Dr Alex Davis introduces the #quantum theory of light πŸ”¦ and summarises the century of scientific progress underlying modern research. youtu.be/MNp660BweR4?... #Science #Physics #histSTM πŸ—ƒοΈπŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬πŸ”¬

How do we engage girls in the world of engineering? βš™οΈπŸš€ Join Dr Shini Somara in exploring #engineering, #diversity and breaking barriers in #STEM! πŸ“† Wed 26 Feb 6:30 PM (BST) πŸ“ Queen Square or Online πŸ”— www.brlsi.org/whatson/engineers-making-a-difference/ #WomenInEngineering #WomenInSTEM

πŸ‘š #AI is reshaping many industries, but what about creativity and ethics in #fashion? Join expert Louise Salt in exploring the role of AI in the future of design 🧠, enhancing human talent πŸ‘₯ and driving sustainability ♻️. πŸ“…: Feb 25th 7:30 pm 🎟️: Β£3 – Β£6 πŸ”—: www.brlsi.org/whatson/fash... #FashionTech

🌎 Looking at the world in disbelief? Another chance to catch #TimMarshall, author of #PrisonersofGeography discuss key geopolitical questions as part of our regular #BookClub πŸ“–πŸ“š youtube.com/watch?v=VZhf...

Beneath a tree in #Bath 🌳 lies a gravestone namedπŸͺ¦ 'Milton Wellings, Famous Composer'. In the 19th century, his songs filled drawing rooms and was 'whistled by every errand boy'. Yet today, his reputation has faded. Who was this elusive composer, and how did time erase his fame? 🀡 #MusicSky

Why not have a listen to our previous lecture #MaryShelley’s #Frankenstein in #Bath & #Bristol, by Prof. Marie Mulvey-Roberts? πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬πŸ§Ÿ youtu.be/q7zcU-8pIjg

Did the #Neanderthals die out because they weren’t religious? Join Professor Robin Dunbar, professor of evolutionary psychology at @ox.ac.uk to find out! πŸ—“ Tuesday, 4 March, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm GMT πŸ“Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution (BRLSI) 🎟 Β£3.00 – Β£6.00 www.brlsi.org/whatson/the-...

Love #STEM? Join us from the 1st – 4th of March for the #BRLSI #BrilliantlyEngineered Expo! Investigate for yourself how things work & meet modern #engineers from the likes of #Dyson & #Rotork! And did we mention fun? πŸ”§βš™οΈπŸš€ www.brlsi.org/brilliantlye... #Bath #Engineering #Somerset #GraphicScience

Not quite 'Are you being served!' Dr Roberta Bernardi of the University of Bristol takes a critical look at the evolution of Service #AI πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» #Technology #TechnologySolutions πŸ€– youtu.be/da3BQh0HITk?...

#ThrowbackThursday to this time last year when I was at Norwich Science Fest interviewing Dr Shini Somara And I am delighted to be in conversation with Shini again on Weds 26 Feb at 6.30pm, for my first visit to @brlsi.bsky.social about Engineers Making A Difference www.brlsi.org/whatson/engi...

What would it be like to gently glide through the #IronAge on a canoe? πŸƒβ›΅ What bird and animal sounds would we hear on the #Somerset levels? Joe Monkhouse, a sound special effects expert, has created a 10-minute video that transports us back to that time and place. youtu.be/640cMHsac88?...

In #ASpecialDay #SophiaLoren & #MarcelloMastroianni play neighbours who stay home the day #Hitler visits #Mussolini with terrible consequences! With #UltraNationalism on the rise why should we revisit #Italian #Fascism? πŸ—“ Tues 25 Feb, 7:30pm 🎟 Β£3 – Β£6 #italiansinBath www.brlsi.org/whatson/ital...

Where did the idea of a nature cure 🏞️ come from, and why is it gaining so much attention now? Join #BRLSI to find out! youtu.be/P60cmTYAF8w?...

What links rollercoasters and space? #Engineering! βš™οΈπŸ’‘ Author and Presenter Dr. Shini Somara and Podcaster @joannadurrant.bsky.social talk #STEM, diversity and breaking barriers, plus a book signing! πŸ“† Wed 26th Feb 6:30 PM πŸ“ Queen Square or Online πŸ‘‰ www.brlsi.org/whatson/engi... #WomenInSTEM πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬

Tomorrow is the last day of our half term activities with the Academy of Imagination! Don't miss out! Last chance to enter the prize draw to win four tickets to Folksy Theatre's Angelica Sprocket's Pockets play! #BRLSI #HalfTerm #Activitiesforkids #BRLSIevents #Somerset #Bath #FamilyActivities

BRLSI are thrilled to be one of the Finalists for the #BathLifeAwards in 2025, and to be keeping such great company with our fellow nominees. πŸŽ‰βœ¨ #Bath #Somerset #BRLSI

Remember Queen Charlotte πŸ‘‘ in 'A #Bridgerton Story'? πŸ‘’ Who was she and why are we so interested? Find out with #BRLSI youtu.be/8UyQE8TonYc?...

🎨 February Half Term At BRLSI πŸ–ΌοΈ πŸ—“ Tues 18-Wed 19, February, 10am – 4pm πŸ“Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution 🎟 FREE! Two days of fun, free, creative activities - here at BRLSI! #BRLSI #BRLSIevents #KidsActivities #FamilyActivities #Creativity #Art #Museum #BathFamilies #BathEvents

Love #STEM? Join us from the 1st – 4th of March for the #BRLSI Brilliantly Engineered Expo! Investigate how things work & meet modern #engineers from the likes of #Dyson & #Rotork! πŸ”§βš™οΈπŸš€ www.brlsi.org/brilliantlye... #Bath #BrilliantlyEngineered #Engineering #Somerset #WeekendActivities

Love travel? ✈️ Catch David Haywood in conversation with renowned #travelwriter πŸ–‹οΈ #TimMackintoshSmith, a specialist in the study of #Arabic language and culture. youtu.be/v7D4ehuVtLY?...

See the activities and influence of the Vienna Circle explored by broadcaster and academic #DavidEdmonds in this recording of a live online talk #Philosophy #Marxism #Science #KarlPopper #Philosophy πŸ›οΈπŸ“–πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« πŸ”— youtu.be/shuHzSMUy30?...

πŸ“£ Start March with a sense of wonder at the #BrilliantlyEngineered Expo πŸ› οΈβš™οΈ – Make an unpoppable balloon 🎈, build a mini helicopter 🚁 Free fun for all – come & have a go! πŸ§’πŸ‘¦πŸ‘§ πŸ‘ͺ www.brlsi.org/whatson/bril... #Bath #ThingsToDoInBath #Engineering #Somerset #WeekendActivities #STEM #Science #Physics

πŸ’Œ #ValentinesDay would be the perfect day to stumble upon a heart-shaped #Micraster, a burrowing echinoid (sea urchin) from the Cretaceous chalk of England. #BRLSI #Bath πŸ›οΈ

β˜€οΈ How does our #Sun paint the entire sky with luminosity, colour and shadow to be captured by both landscape painters and photographers? Let's find out! youtu.be/P9v9pFluF-M?... #Astronomy #Physics #Science #Photography #ArtSky πŸ–ΌοΈ πŸ§‘β€πŸŽ¨ πŸŽ¨πŸ–ŒοΈ

Love #STEM? Join us from the 1st – 4th of March for the #BRLSI #BrilliantlyEngineered Expo! Investigate for yourself how things work & meet modern #engineers from the likes of #Dyson & #Rotork! And did we mention fun? πŸ”§βš™οΈπŸš€ www.brlsi.org/brilliantlye... #Bath #Engineering #Somerset #Bristol

πŸ“±How Will #5G Impact Bath and its Residents? TONIGHT: #ONEWORDProject leader #PeterGradwell answers your questions! πŸ—“ Wednesday, 12 February, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm GMT πŸ“Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution 🎟 Β£3.00 – Β£6.00 #Bath #Bristol www.brlsi.org/whatson/how5...