Springer Nature celebrates storytelling, reading, and its historic archives at Everyman on the Canal
London, 28 July 2026
The global publisher returns to the outdoor cinema event in London with a special science film takeover.
Global science publisher Springer Nature hosted a free science-themed film takeover in its UK home, King’s Cross, today (Tuesday, 28 July), showing how science brings great stories to life.
This is Springer Nature’s second collaboration with Everyman on the Canal; a free outdoor cinema on Regent’s Canal run by national cinema chain, Everyman.
Movie goers were treated to screenings of The Wild Robot, Finding Nemo, The Theory of Everything and Dune: Part One, with each film chosen for either its clear depiction of real-world research or its imaginative portrayal of science.
Taking place during the National Year of Reading, this year’s partnership also celebrated the connection between reading and creativity, with many of the films in the programme adapted from books.
Joyce Lorigan, Chief Marketing Officer and UK Location Lead at Springer Nature, said: “We’re delighted to bring this event back to King’s Cross and welcome our neighbours, colleagues and their families to celebrate science in such a fun and accessible way. This is a chance to connect with our local community, champion the work we do every day and show that science is an exciting, inspiring, key part of the stories we all love.”
Dr Magdalena Skipper, Editor in Chief of Nature, added: “Science shapes the way we understand the world, and art – especially the art of storytelling in all forms – plays an important role in making that understanding accessible to everyone. This takeover is a wonderful way to demonstrate just how much art and science have in common, and how powerful it is when they come together.”
Each screening opened with a special introductory film about Springer Nature and the history of the stories and scientific discoveries they have published. Featuring a special visit to the Macmillan archive, the original company from which Springer Nature evolved, the film explains why archives are so important for preserving the scientific record and the stories we love.
Elly Crookes, Managing Archivist at the Macmillan Archive said: “Archives provide the evidence of the history that you’re making, and without them the real stories of the people who created them would be lost.”
You can watch the introductory film on the Macmillan archive on Springer Nature's YouTube channel.
- For more information about Springer Nature’s work in science communication, public engagement and community activity visit their Taking Responsibility website.
- For more information on Everyman on the Canal 2026, take a look at their full programme.
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