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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Apr 25, 2013 • 51min
No job for a woman: insights into the manufacture of explosives and shell filling in First World War
In response to the shortage of munitions hampering military operations in France, in 1915 the British Government embarked on a programme of factory building unparalleled in history. This talk explores the construction of the major explosives and shell filling factories, the conditions within and the part played by "Tommy's Sisters" in their operation.
Apr 25, 2013 • 36min
Professor David Coley inaugural lecture: Are buildings evil?
In this inaugural lecture, Professor David Coley from the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering will address why so few buildings in the UK are built using the low-energy technologies that are now available.
Mar 15, 2013 • 1h 2min
Founders Day lecture 2013: Trust and transparency in public life and business
Lord Tugendhat, the Chancellor of the University of Bath, talks about trust and transparency in public life and business.
Nov 18, 2012 • 56min
Professor Chris Martin inaugural lecture: Monetary policy and the financial crisis
Professor Chris Martin investigates the country's current financial crisis looking at the underlying cause, the symptoms and long-term effects.
Jul 31, 2012 • 45min
The rise and fall of the gene
Professor Mark Lindsay talks about the rise and fall of the gene and respiratory diseases.
Jun 29, 2012 • 1h 11min
Professor Paul Salkovskis inaugural lecture: Understanding and treating anxiety
Professor Paul Salkovskis talks about understanding and treating anxiety.
Jun 19, 2012 • 39min
Money, power and competition
Entrepreneur and journalist Margaret Heffernan takes a fresh look at money and power.
Jun 19, 2012 • 45min
Protecting architectural world heritage from earthquakes
Dr Dina D'Ayala discusses the fundamental concepts of earthquake engineering and recent research developments in the field of earthquake protection.
Jun 14, 2012 • 37min
The forgotten Queen of Bath: Remembering author/Mayoress Madame Sarah Grand
Maura Dunst of the University of Hull looks at the forgotten 'Queen of Bath' Madam Sarah Grand.
May 29, 2012 • 55min
Maths and the making of the modern world
Professor Chris Budd describes the maths behind Google and the Ipod and shows how maths has led to the modern information revolution.
