Public lecture podcasts

In this discussion, Jonathan White, a Professor of Politics at the London School of Economics, delves into pivotal themes surrounding democracy and our perception of the future. He examines how historical perspectives shape modern politics and the dangers of fatalism when societies feel future options are limited. White highlights the balance between urgency in campaigning and the necessity for long-term vision, while also addressing how concentrated power can lead democracies astray. The importance of imaginative politics over mere calculations is emphasized, suggesting a need for renewed citizen engagement.

University of Bath Vice-Chancellor, Professor Phil Taylor, introduces the State of Disappearance exhibition.

Collapse of Consciousness by University of Bath

The Void by University of Bath

Obscure Beasts by University of Bath

Fragments of a Catastrophe by University of Bath

Apparitions by University of Bath

Realm of Words by University of Bath

In this episode we explore some of the contemporary tensions within women’s sport. On the one hand, we are seeing the collective celebration of progress - fuelled by recent successes such as those in football not only in terms of performances, broadcast reach and viewer engagement - yet on the other hand, gender inequalities persist. You'll hear from leading experts in women’s sport research, Dr Jessica Francombe-Webb and Dr Fiona Spotswood, for a discussion about postfeminism, media representation and some of the complexities that shape women’s sport experiences and the different levers of change. Drawing on their extensive research expertise, they unpack the some of these tensions around inspiring advances and persistent challenges. They celebrate the progress narrative, whilst also raising critical questions that challenge some of the inequalities in sport. These include, of course, gender-based violence experienced by women who exercise and play sport; the gender gap in participation rates; and some of the challenges around leadership. The views and opinions of those taking part in this video are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath. bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/disclaimer Useful links: - Dr Jessica Francombe-Webb: https://researchportal.bath.ac.uk/en/persons/jessica-francombe-webb - Dr Fiona Spotswood: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/people/person/Fiona-Spotswood-eed34c90-5332-4fc1-a08d-65a5baf0aa74/ - The emergence of new mountain biking media practices: toward a culture of inclusive mountain biking https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17430437.2024.2424556

Lauren Fedor, the FT’s US political correspondent and deputy bureau chief in Washington, reflects on the results and their impact on both America and the wider world. Discussing the implications of the campaigns and the results for democracy, governance and the political landscape moving forward, this event will also consider the incoming administration and the likely direction of US policies in key areas. She is in conversation with Professor Nick Pearce, Director of the Institute for Policy Research, University of Bath. About the speaker: Lauren Fedor is the FT's US political correspondent and deputy bureau chief in Washington, where she covers the White House, Congress and national politics, including the 2024 presidential election. Lauren joined the FT in 2016 in London, where she worked in a variety of roles, as both a reporter and an editor. This IPR event took place on 27 November 2024.