The origin of our universe from the multiverse

The multiverse has gone from philosophical speculation to one of the most compelling and credible explanations of our universe's origins.

Join cosmologist Laura Mersini-Houghton as she discusses her ground-breaking theory, and how her path from communist Albania helped her become one of the most courageous thinkers on the world stage of theoretical physics.

In this talk, Laura interweaves her unconventional journey with reshaping our understanding of humanity's place in the unfathomable vastness of the cosmos.

Copies of Laura's latest book, Before the Big Bang: The Origin of Our Universe from the Multiverse, will be available to purchase at the end of the talk.

Event type

This is a Theatre event, where the speaker and audience in our Theatre are joined by an online audience.

Tickets to attend in person or to watch the livestream are both available from this page.

Timing

The live stream will go live at 6.55pm, and the introduction will begin at 7.00pm. If you register but miss the live stream, the video will be available to you via the same link for up to a week after the event date.

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.

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 events@ri.ac.uk, and we’ll be more than happy to help.

Carers can receive a free ticket to an event by emailing events@ri.ac.uk.

Our theatre is equipped with an Audio Induction Loop.

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As a patron you are offered a number of complimentary tickets, please get in touch with your patron manager to discuss this.