Science & Nature Courses in London & Online
Discover our Science and Nature programme which includes a wide range of courses and lectures across the fields of astronomy, geology, physics, and habitats, ecology, conservation, and climate change.
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Our courses are crafted to ignite curiosity and deepen understanding. Led by renowned tutors, including academic specialists, conservationists, archaeologists, and horticultural experts, our classes bring science to life in a way that is engaging, stimulating, and intellectually rigorous.
Discover the forces that shape our world, the evolution of life, and the challenges we face today. Whether through lectures, short courses, or in-depth multi-week studies, City Lit provides thought-provoking learning experiences tailored to your interests.
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40 courses available
Physics: from particles to the universe and beyondExplore fundamental aspects of physics such as the nature of light, matter and energy and the physical laws governing our universe. Learn about the revolutionary discoveries of the world around us.Keeley Street
Mon 26 Oct 2026Gary RetallickFull fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00- Chemistry for Fun Part 1: (Foundations): all you need to get startedWe consider some basic concepts in Chemistry, the materials which we encounter, the reactions between them, and the notation used internationally to represent these, establishing the foundations needed to appreciate this fascinating area of science.
Keeley Street
Wed 28 Oct 2026Gary RetallickFull fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Particle Physics for Beginners – the Strong and Weak Interactions
The Strong and Weak interactions are essential to the structure of matter. In this course we will discover how the representation of these interactions in modern theoretical physics can be understood in clear, accessible terms
Keeley Street
Sat 31 Oct 2026Gary RetallickFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Astronomy for Autumn EveningsWhat can you observe in Autumn? Join Radmila Topalovic to learn how to distinguish planets, stars and galaxies in the autumn sky.
Keeley Street
Sun 1 Nov 2026Radmila TopalovicFull fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Ornithology: An introduction
Learn about diverse bird life, including basic identification, behaviour and ecology (with a special focus on birdsong and migration), and conservation.
Keeley Street
Sat 7 Nov 2026Ben ChappleFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Winter Wildlife Walks: Rainham Marshes & Walthamstow WetlandsJoin us to explore two of London’s most rewarding locations for observing wildlife in the winter months, Rainham Marshes and Walthamstow Wetlands. Learn to identify bird and mammal species at this time of year.
Keeley Street
Sat 14 Nov 2026Ben ChappleFull fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - The physics of timeWe'll explore the concept of time in everyday life, using the theories of special and general relativity, and also investigate its nature in the quantum world zooming out to the large scale Universe.
Keeley Street
Sun 15 Nov 2026Radmila TopalovicFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Searching for the ultimate particleThis course explores how the concept of the ultimate particle has shaped physics since 400 BCE: the idea of what we now call atoms is nearly 2,400 years old!
Keeley Street
Sat 21 Nov 2026Gary RetallickFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Earth's six major mass extinctions: an introduction
An introductory course on a long-term perspective of extinction events throughout earth’s history, reminding us of the fragility of the planet's ecosystems. Looking back over the last 450 million years of earth’s history we will go beyond the extinction of the dinosaurs to mass extinctions that were even more devastating.
Keeley Street
Sat 5 Dec 2026Gary RetallickFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Quantum physics: an introductionLearn about the failure of classical mechanics (everyday laws of physics) to explain particle behaviour and the emergence of the quantum revolution. Consider interpretations of these unusual phenomena and the use of quantum physics in current technology.
Keeley Street
Sun 6 Dec 2026Radmila TopalovicFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Exploring the quantum worldEver wondered what quantum theory is? Are you baffled by relativity? Learn about the interpretations of quantum physics and what it means for our conception of reality.
Keeley Street
Mon 11 Jan 2027Gary RetallickFull fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £181.00 - The Ages of the Earth: a quick tour through the 4.5 billion year history of our planet
Our Earth is about 4.54 billion years old. In this two-part course we investigate the different stages through which the Earth has passed, cataloguing as we go the changes in its geology and atmosphere, and the emergence of life.
Keeley Street
Sat 16 Jan 2027Gary RetallickFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Natural History: Charles Darwin, Darwinism & Evolutionary Theory
Discover the life and evolutionary theories of Charles Darwin during this one day workshop.
Keeley Street
Sat 30 Jan 2027Chantal WoodunFull fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Introduction to Geology II: How rocks are present in our every day life
This course delves into the hidden geology behind modern civilization, from construction materials to energy resources and climate change.
Online
Mon 8 Feb 2027Andres MesaFull fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - How Volcanos shape the Earth
This one-day online workshop explores the powerful role of volcanoes in shaping our planet’s past, present, and future from a geological perspective. Whether you’re fascinated by natural disasters or curious about Earth’s fiery forces, this course will change how you see the ground beneath your feet!
Online
Sat 13 Feb 2027Andres MesaFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00
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