Lates: The world of Nergal

This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2025.

Take a trip to Nergal, a game world where you can explore how your real-life social networks and the decisions you make influence how diseases spread around communities. 

Have fun, and contribute to real research by playing the Nergal game developed by Then Try This. Discover the work of Royal Society University Research Fellow Dr Matthew Silk and learn how your game play will help scientists better understand – and perhaps one day combat – the spread of diseases in the future.

Attending the event

This drop-in activity will be held in the Conference room on Tuesday 1 July 2025, 6pm – 10pm.

• Free to attend, no ticket required

• Due to limited capacity, there may be times when queuing is necessary for a short period. Please note that we operate on a first-come, first-served basis

• This activity will take place in person at the Royal Society

• 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

For all enquiries, please email us.