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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- Wildlife Lunchtime Lecture: Elephant conservation in Africa
Course start date: Fri 12 Jun 2026Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Barnaby PhillipsThe ivory trade ban has stopped the mass slaughter of Africa’s elephants, but elephants and people are increasingly in conflict over land and resources. Do elephants have a future? Tutor: Barnaby Phillips.
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00 - Astrophysics: an introductionCourse start date: Sun 21 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Radmila TopalovicA short introduction to the science of astrophysics which explores the physics of stars, galaxies, planets and black holes, as well as theoretical topics such as solar system formation. The course is taught by Radmila Topalovic, who holds a degree in Physics with Astrophysics and a PhD in Astrochemistry.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Garden History: Italian Renaissance Gardens Course start date: Mon 22 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Nathalie PugetExplore the historical factors and the conditions which led to the creation of the Italian Renaissance Gardens in the 15th and 16th Centuries. Examine the technical developments and design approach as well as the wider socio economic context. The session will conclude with an assessment of the lasting impact of Italian Renaissance Gardens and our relationship with the natural environment.
Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Cosmology: a study of the Universe Course start date: Thu 25 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Radmila TopalovicA short introduction to the Universe in which we explore the Big Bang, the first stars and evolution of structure in the cosmos, ordinary and exotic matter and the future for the Universe. The course is taught by Radmila Topalovic, who holds a degree in Physics with Astrophysics and a PhD in Astrochemistry.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00 - Chemistry for Fun, Part 2: Inorganic: burning metals and choking gases!Course start date: Wed 1 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gary RetallickWe look at how atoms combine, at the concept of the Mole, at the relationship between chemical reactions and energy, at the role of solvents, and at gases in the laboratory and in the atmosphere.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Searching for the ultimate particleCourse start date: Sat 11 Jul 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gary RetallickThis 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!Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - A taste of physics Course start date: Fri 11 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Radmila TopalovicGet a taste of the fundamental aspects of physics such as the nature of light, matter and energy and the physical laws governing the world around us and our universe.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - The Science of GardensCourse start date: Tue 22 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Nathalie PugetJoin Nathalie Puget for a deep dive into the science of gardens and learn the philosophy of 'right plant, right place' for your own environment.
Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Astronomy: a brief introduction Course start date: Sun 27 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Radmila TopalovicJoin Dr. Radmila Topalovic to discover how to identify planets and constellations above the city and beyond.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Introduction to Geology I: The rocks beneath our feet. Understanding landscapes for your next trip Course start date: Mon 12 Oct 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andres MesaThis is an introductory course that explores the geological processes shaping the Earth’s landscapes.
Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Ornithology: An introductionCourse start date: Sat 24 Oct 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ben ChappleLearn about diverse bird life, including basic identification, behaviour and ecology (with a special focus on birdsong and migration), and conservation.
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Physics: from particles to the universe and beyond Course start date: Mon 26 Oct 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gary RetallickExplore 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.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00 - Chemistry for Fun Part 1: (Foundations): all you need to get started Course start date: Wed 28 Oct 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gary RetallickWe 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.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Particle Physics for Beginners – the Strong and Weak InteractionsCourse start date: Sat 31 Oct 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gary RetallickThe 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
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Astronomy for Autumn Evenings Course start date: Sun 1 Nov 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Radmila TopalovicWhat can you observe in Autumn? Join Radmila Topalovic to learn how to distinguish planets, stars and galaxies in the autumn sky.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
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