The Royal Society

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The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence. https://royalsociety.org/

A group of people wearing casual clothes in a brightly-lit but antique-looking room. They are all smiling at the camera, and three people at the front are sat on chairs.
A close-up image of crystals under a microscope.
A promotional image for a scientific meeting from the Royal Society. On the right hand side is a bee landing on a plant with flowers, on the left is the logo of the Royal Society.
A video of science and activities available to experience at the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition.
A promotional image for a scientific meeting from the Royal Society. On the right hand side is a bee landing on a plant with flowers, on the left is the logo of the Royal Society.
A black and white film still of an anthropomorphic moon with facial features, and a rocket crashed into its right eye.
A promotional image for the APEX awards, with the logos of the Royal Society, the British Academy, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Leverhulme Trust.
An intricately decorated book rests open with gold patterns around the outside of the page. A large signature is visible in the centre of the page, with more, smaller signatures visible on the left hand side.
A faded black and white stereoscopic image of a ruined house with people stood in front of it.
The image is a promotional graphic for "The path to quantum gravity with causal sets" event, taking place from 7 to 8 September 2026. It is organized by Dr. Yasaman Yazdi and Dr. Stav Zalel. The left side features the event details on a red background with "The Royal Society" logo. The right side displays a visual of interconnected blue and red lines forming a web-like pattern against a black background.
The image is a promotional banner for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2026. It reads, "Call for entries open. Submit your science book now. Deadline: Monday 6 July 2026." The Royal Society logo is present, and there are science‑themed illustrations like a test tube, gears, and a paper plane. The hashtag #YoungSciBooks is displayed.
Red promotional poster for the Royal Society's "Summer Science Exhibition" from June 30 to July 5, 2026. Includes illustrations of a lightning bolt, astronaut, and microbes. Text reads, "Free Event" and "Explore the Latest Science." Hashtag: #SummerScience.
A woman in glasses and a colourful necklace smiles in front of a black background.
An image displaying the six members of the Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize 2026 judging panel.
A woman in a green pinstriped shirt smiles at the camera in front of a white background.
The image is an announcement for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2026. It states, "Call for entries open. Submit your science book now. Deadline: Monday 6 July 2026." The Royal Society logo and various science-themed icons are present. The hashtag #YoungSciBooks is included.
A photo of a man in a blue jacket and white shirt smiling in front of a blurred outdoor background.
A photo of a man in a checked shirt in front of a field of crops.
A man in glasses smiles at the camera in front of a white background.
A black and white illustrated portrait of a man in 17th century dress. He has a long dark wig and an intricate collar, and ruffed sleeves.
A black and white photograph of a woman in 19th century dress at a table reading a book. The photo is signed 'E G Anderson' at the bottom.
A woman smiles at the camera in front of a blurred background of framed certificates.
A photograph of a man in a colourful shirt covered in illustrations of whales in front of a garden background.
A man in glasses smiles in front of a blackboard covered in scientific equations.
Aerial view of a red tractor in a lush green field, cutting and gathering crops into neat rows. Overlaid text reads: "Feeding the world without costing the earth. Royal Society Environment Prize Lecture 2025 given by Professor Andrew Balmford FRS. 16 June 2026, 6.30pm BST." The Royal Society logo is at the bottom.
A woman with glasses smiles at the camera in front of a whiteboard covered in scientific writing.
A woman smiles at the camera in front of a tree in the background.
A woman in a colourful top and black cardigan smiles in front of a plant and office background. She is wearing glasses.
A man with curly hair and glasses smiles at the camera in front of a plain background. He is wearing a dark jacket and white shirt.
A man with medium-length hair and glasses smiles at the camera in front of a plain blue background
a man in stylish glasses, dark jacket and blue shirt smiles in front of a light background.
A man in a dark jacket and unbuttoned shirt smiles in front of a tree and building.
A man in a dark jumper and white collared shirt smiles at the camera in front of a garden window.
A woman wearing a striped jumper and red rimmed glasses smiles at the camera.
A photo of a man in a maroon shirt. He is wearing glasses and smiling at the camera.
The image is a promotional graphic for "The path to quantum gravity with causal sets" event, taking place from 7 to 8 September 2026. It is organized by Dr. Yasaman Yazdi and Dr. Stav Zalel. The left side features the event details on a red background with "The Royal Society" logo. The right side displays a visual of interconnected blue and red lines forming a web-like pattern against a black background.
a photo portrait of a woman in a polo shirt. She is in front of a blurred background of trees.
A photo of a man in a woolen jumper smiling at the camera. He is in front of a large illustration of an insect.