# Making space for awe and wonder with Katherine Mathieson (Episode 82)

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Published: 2025-12-02T05:00:00+00:00
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Katherine is championing science communication for its own sake as Director of the historic Royal Institution Katherine is the Director of The Royal Institution in London. The Royal Institution is the birthplace of science communication, having been founded in 1799 to 'introduce new technologies and teach science to the general public through lectures and demonstrations'. It is home to the iconic Christmas Lectures which celebrate their 200th year in 2025. Sarah and Katherine talk about Why The Royal Institution means different things to different people The iconic Christmas Lectures How a phone-in science hotline kick-started her career in science communication Making space for awe and wonder, and why that might help tackle the anti-science narrative Find out more Read the show notes on the Research Adjacent website Connect with Kathrine on LinkedIn or BlueSky Find out more about The Royal Institution and its history Check if you can watch the Christmas Lectures recording livestream near you About Research Adjacent Where are you listening from? Share a pic and tag @ResearchAdjacent on LinkedIn, Instagram or BlueSky Fill out the research-adjacent careers quiz Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave Sarah a voice message

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