Public lecture podcasts

University of Bath
undefined
May 4, 2016 • 1h 3min

Games without frontiers

A recording of Professor Charles Lees’ inaugural lecture that took place on 19 February 2014. In his lecture he discussed how coalition governments are formed and what they can achieve.
undefined
Apr 15, 2016 • 1h 4min

Global environmental protection: Success or failure?

In Professor Michael Finus' inaugural lecture he highlights how economic theory, in particular game theory, can be used to analyse international agreements to tackle climate change.
undefined
Mar 23, 2016 • 55min

Professor Dylan Thompson inaugural lecture: Why do we need physical activity and how much is enough?

In his inaugural lecture, Professor Dylan Thompson, highlights why physical activity today is more important than ever. The podcast covers some of the new approaches that are being used to determine the amount of exercise required for good health and points towards some practical recommendations that can help you today.
undefined
Mar 16, 2016 • 54min

Professor Bill Durodié inaugural lecture: The politics of risk and resilience

Professor Bill Durodié's research looks at the causes and consequences of contemporary perceptions of risk, as well as how these are framed and communicated across a range of issues relating to security, science and society. In this podcast, his inaugural lecture at the University, he summarises the concept of "Risk Society" and focuses on the issue of risk perception society.
undefined
Mar 16, 2016 • 53min

Professor Stephen Emmitt inaugural lecture: Living with Buildings

Professor Stephen Emmitt, from the University's Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, delivers his inaugural lecture on 'living with buildings'. This puts forward an argument for improving the way in which architects manage design at a project and practice level - the architecture of practice. Professor Emmitt proposes that architects need to demonstrate the value of good design to their clients; something that can be achieved by (re) engaging with construction and applying effective management, resulting in architects being better positioned to influence the quality of what is built.
undefined
Mar 15, 2016 • 45min

Professor Julie Barnett inaugural lecture: Social media and social science

In her inaugural lecture, Professor Julie Barnett from the University's Department of Psychology examines what can we learn from social media content and the way social media is used by individuals and organisations.
undefined
Mar 7, 2016 • 55min

Mission into distant space

In this public lecture, astrophysicist Dr Chris North takes its audience on a journey through space to understand the most distant stars and galaxies, exploring the findings of the Herschel Space Observatory. Dr North has worked on a number of space missions and is currently part of the Herschel Observatory team, looking at far-infrared light from stars forming in our galaxy and across the Universe.
undefined
Mar 7, 2016 • 30min

No promises, just possibilities

In this Designability lecture, Kate Allatt shares an inspiring story of about self-management, patient engagement, dignity and future assistive technology opportunities. Kate's motto is to never lower patient recovery expectations because there are no promises, just possibilities. She is the author of ‘Running Free – Breaking out of Locked In Syndrome' and 'Extraordinary Woman Winner 2011'.
undefined
Mar 4, 2016 • 1h 6min

Prof David Nutt: Time To Put Science At The Heart Of UK Drug And Alcohol Policy?

In this IPR Public Lecture, Professor David Nutt - Edmund J Safra Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology and Head of the Centre for Neuropsychopharmacology at Imperial College London, as well as former Chair of the Advisory Committee on the Misuse of Drugs - explores the ways in which evidence is being misused to stop rational regulations for alcohol and tobacco and, simultaneously, to impose unnecessary and potentially harmful sanctions on other drugs. He also addresses new ways we can approach this problem by putting science in charge. The control or regulation of alcohol and other harmful drugs, he argues, is a matter or major public health interest since drugs – legal and illegal – are the leading cause of preventable death. This IPR Public Lecture took place on 25 February 2016
undefined
Feb 25, 2016 • 1h 3min

Professor Ed Feil inaugural lecture: How do you solve a problem like bacteria?

The rise of the antibiotic “superbugs” such as MRSA and multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, and recent viral pandemics are all examples of the threats posed to human health by infectious disease. These impact severely on our crops and livestock, significantly increasing the challenges associated with sustaining food security on a global scale. In this lecture, Professor Ed Feil (Milner Centre for Evolution) reflects on how our current situation compares with our recent history and the scale of the challenges ahead.

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app