Panel: The Trivedi Science Book Prize 2026 shortlist celebration

This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2026.

New Scientist’s Alison Flood speaks with the judging panel for this year’s Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize who will be uncovering more about the 2026 shortlist on the day of its big reveal.

Since 1988, the Prize has celebrated outstanding popular science writing with notable winners including Bill Bryson, Stephen Hawking, and Camilla Pang, with some of the Prize’s previous judges including such eminent authors and science communicators as Sir David Attenborough, Terry Pratchett, Brian Cox and Roma Agrawal.

Be among the first to delve into the shortlist, plus get the panel’s insider view on what makes for great science storytelling and why these titles rose to the top. Whether you're looking for your next deep-dive read, a scientific tale to inspire, or some escapist non-fiction for your summer holidays, join us for an enlightening and insightful discussion.

Attending the event

This event will be held in Theatre 2 at the Royal Society on Tuesday 30 June 2026, 8.20pm – 9pm.

• This event is for 18+ only
• Free to attend as part of Summer Science Exhibition on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to seat availability. We recommend that visitors arrive 10-15 minutes before the session
• Eventbrite tickets for Summer Science Exhibition are recommended, with only a limited number of walk-up tickets released on the day
• This talk will take place in person
• A recording of this talk will be available later on the Royal Society YouTube channel
• Live subtitles will be available
• 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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