From Faraday to the future

On 3 September 1821, Michael Faraday invented the electric motor. This invention took him just one day, and it has since revolutionised our world.

What was Faraday's innovative process? And how can we learn to innovate from Faraday's work?

In true Ri tradition, this talk will illustrate Faradays’ innovation process through multiple demonstrations, including those done by Faraday himself, alongside new ones that reveal the inner workings Faraday's innovative process.

Join David Ricketts as he examines this process from today’s perspective to gain insight into how we can all innovate like Faraday. And while on this journey, you will also learn about the history and the future, including emerging applications of electric motors to replace jet aeroplane motors, self-flying cars and more.

Event type

This is a theatre event, where the speaker and audience are together in our Theatre.

This event will not be livestreamed.

Accessibility

The Theatre is on the first floor and there is step-free access from the street via lift.

The closest underground station is Green Park, which is step-free.

There is space at floor level in the theatre for wheelchair users.

Seating is usually unreserved for our events. If you and your group require seating reservations, please do let us know by emailing us at [email protected], and we’ll be more than happy to help.

Carers can receive a free ticket to an event by emailing [email protected]

Our theatre is equipped with an Audio Induction Loop.

Covid guidelines

In line with government guidance, face masks are no longer mandatory. But while Covid-19 cases remain high, we recommend that face coverings are worn in our Theatre and at Ri events.