Public lecture podcasts
University of Bath
The University of Bath podcasts are a series of public lectures available to download for free.
Enhance your understanding of subjects ranging from how babies develop to the workings of the universe. Learn from academics and business and industry experts.
The University of Bath is a leading UK insitution. We offer a distinctive blend of research-led teaching, an outstanding graduate employment record and personal development opportunties.
Enhance your understanding of subjects ranging from how babies develop to the workings of the universe. Learn from academics and business and industry experts.
The University of Bath is a leading UK insitution. We offer a distinctive blend of research-led teaching, an outstanding graduate employment record and personal development opportunties.
Episodes
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.

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
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.


