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.

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Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you.

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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  1. Weekend
    Astronomy for Autumn Evenings
    What 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 2026
    Radmila Topalovic
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
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    When stars collapse: the physics of black holes, from small to supermassive
    Black holes, created by the collapse of massive stars, are objects which curve space-time to such an extent that light itself cannot escape from them. We explore the compelling physics of these mysterious entities.

    Keeley Street

    Sat 27 Feb 2027
    Gary Retallick
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
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    Science Friday Lates with Radmila Topalovic: Navigating the Night Sky: Spring/Summer
    We will take a tour of the seasonal night sky, going beyond the veil of light pollution to explore the cosmic sights that we can all find from home. You will learn how to plan your stargazing session from maps to apps and find the things that most people miss.

    Online

    Fri 26 Mar 2027
    Radmila Topalovic
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00
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    Cosmology: a study of the Universe
    A 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.

    Keeley Street

    Thu 24 Jun 2027
    Radmila Topalovic
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00
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