Summary
What if we could detect the first signs of neurodegeneration long before disease symptoms occur? Or journey back into ancient human history using DNA as our tour guide?
The Laureates and Finalists of the 2026 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the United Kingdom are at the leading edge of discovery, revealing nature’s hidden patterns and crafting solutions for some of society’s most daunting challenges.
Through these interactive lectures, we will explore the themes of:
- Atomic behaviour and life-sustaining chemical reactions
- Evolution at the population and molecular level
- Planet formation and Earth’s changing climate
We’ll visit cosmic construction zones to learn about how planets are born from dust particles and use satellite imagery to track the effects of climate change in lakes right here on Earth. From visualising single proteins to constructing the world’s thinnest water pipes, the featured speakers will guide us into an atomic world, observing the strange behaviour of confined water molecules, engineering “remote-controlled” synthetic cells, and using ultra-powerful microscopy to unlock the mysteries of the “immortality enzyme”.
This series of nine short lectures presents cutting-edge discoveries in Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences & Engineering. The lectures are intended for science enthusiasts of all ages—from students to adults—so everyone can get a special look into how UK scientists are pushing the boundaries of discovery to tackle global challenges in science and health.
Registration
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