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 28, 2011 • 1h 10min
Founders Day lecture 2011: Great ideas of biology
In this Founders Day lecture Sir Paul Nurse, president of the Royal Society, discusses the great ideas of biology.
Apr 14, 2011 • 59min
Creative tensions between science & technology
Recent debate on the role and affordability of scientific research has too often been presented as a choice between 'blue skies science' and 'useful' engineering. This public lecture at the University of Bath by Professor Sir Richard Friend on 5 April 2011 argues that this is a highly mistaken outlook.
Mar 31, 2011 • 49min
The Paralympic legacy
Simone Lewis, Dr Polly Mcguigan and Dr James Bilzon examine how the University of Bath aims to become a research centre of excellence in disability and Paralympic sport ahead of and beyond London 2012.
Mar 30, 2011 • 32min
The tale of the tulip
Freelance garden historian Russell Bowes brings the story of the tulip to life with power, passion and petals!
Mar 10, 2011 • 1h 4min
The science of drug politics
Professor David Nutt talks about the regulation of drugs including alcohol and tobacco.
Mar 10, 2011 • 46min
The pre-history of Bathampton Down - Bath's sacred landscape
Dr Rod Thomas talks about a newly-discovered Iron-Age settlement and other findings in Bathampton Down.
Mar 10, 2011 • 50min
Robots with emotions - do we need them?
Dr Joanna Bryson, an expert in machines that have their own artificial intelligence, explores the issues associated with the concept.
Jan 5, 2011 • 1h 14min
Kew in the digital age
Professor Angela McFarlane explores how The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is using digital media to engage new, global audiences in its science and conservation work.
Nov 18, 2010 • 1h 3min
William Herschel Society lecture 2010: Our place in the Universe
Professor John Barrow, Professor of Mathematical Sciences at Cambridge University, sheds light upon the expanding universe and asks what the significance is of its age, shape and size at the annual Herschel lecture.
Oct 15, 2010 • 59min
The arm - engineers armed for medical rehabilitation
Professor Garth Johnson will describe how biomechanical engineering is improving joint replacement treatment for older people, in this annual lecture organised by the Bath Institute of Medical Engineering.
