Lates: Unveiling a universe full of black holes
This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2025.
Supermassive black holes weighing millions to billions of times the mass of our Sun, are among the most fascinating astronomical sources in our Universe. In recent years astronomers have discovered that these black holes, far from being rare phenomena, are in fact everywhere we look.
Join Professor Manda Banerji, Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Southampton, as she explores how modern telescopes are uncovering these cosmic giants and what they reveal about galaxy formation and evolution. Turning back to Earth, she will also highlight the power of global collaboration, interdisciplinary research, and diverse perspectives in driving technological innovation and groundbreaking discoveries in astrophysics.
Discover how our understanding of the Universe is being transformed by new tools, ideas, and the people behind them.
Attending the event
This talk will be held in the Kohn Centre on Tuesday 1 July 2025, 6.15pm – 6.45pm.
- Free to attend, no ticket required
- The room has limited capacity, so we recommend that visitors arrive at least 10–15 minutes before the talk. We operate on a first-come, first-served basis
- This talk will take place in person at the Royal Society and will also be livestreamed on the Royal Society YouTube channel
- Live subtitles will be available in-person and virtually
- Suitable for over 18s
- Travel and accessibility information and details on planning your visit - contact us directly to arrange any specific accessibility requirements
- Food and drink will be available for purchase at our onsite café
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