Neutrinos, the Universe, and Everything
Date & Time
Mon, 18 May 2026
19:00
Venue
Royal Institution
21 Albemarle St, London W1S 4BS
Tickets
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Fellow in Physics Dr Kirsty Duffy explores one of the biggest unanswered questions in science: why the Universe exists and the surprising role of neutrinos. Drawing on her work on the DUNE experiment, she explains these mysterious particles in a talk for a non-specialist audience.
Why you should come
AI-powered• Hear Kirsty Duffy explain how neutrinos might solve the matter-antimatter asymmetry mystery
• Get technical insights into the multi-kiloton liquid argon detectors used in the DUNE experiment
• Learn why 100 billion neutrinos pass through your thumbnail every second without being noticed
Event Highlights
- •Exploration of the matter-antimatter imbalance that allowed the Universe to exist
- •Deep dive into the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) and liquid argon detectors
- •Insights into particles that pass through matter almost entirely undetected
- •Presentation by a leading UKRI Future Leaders Fellow and Oxford Associate Professor
Speaker
Kirsty Duffy
Particle physicist, UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, and Associate Professor at the University of Oxford
Programme
Theatre Doors Open
Doors to the theatre will open for the in-person audience.
Livestream Start
The online livestream goes live for remote attendees.
Talk Begins
Introduction and main presentation by Kirsty Duffy.
Event End
The scheduled conclusion of the talk.
What to bring / Requirements
- •Suitable for ages 15 and above
- •Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult
- •Unreserved seating (reservations available for accessibility needs)
Organized by: Royal Institution
Contact: 020 7409 2992 or events@ri.ac.uk