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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Jun 30, 2009 • 1h 17min
Pain science: discovering the limits of experience
Members of the new Bath Centre for Pain Research celebrate its launch. The lecture is introduced by Professor Chris Eccleston, the centre's director, and includes an address by Dr Lindsey Cohen and talks by Dr Lance McCracken, Dr Candy McCabe and Dr Ed Keogh.
Jun 25, 2009 • 1h
Professor Guy Standing inaugural lecture: Work after globalisation
According to the experts globalisation ended in 2008, but where does that leave us? Is the financial crisis a turning point in the global transformation?
Professor Guy Standing examines these issues in his inaugural lecture.
Jun 22, 2009 • 44min
Academics and public policy: a new alignment?
Professor Dame Janet Finch talks about how academia and government can work together.
Jun 2, 2009 • 48min
Rediscovering the common wealth
Professor Geof Wood of the University of Bath investigates our human motivations for sustainable behaviour beyond our own immediate interest.
May 19, 2009 • 53min
Professor Melanie Welham inaugural lecture: Understanding stem cells
Professor Melanie Welham from the University of Bath's Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology talks about the benefits of stem cells.
Apr 29, 2009 • 42min
Creativity in the face of crisis: How great entrepreneurs rise from recessions
David Rogers talks about how entrepreneurs use innovation and creativity to survive and thrive in hard times.
Apr 20, 2009 • 50min
Spirit country
Professional photographer Roger Vlitos talks about nature writer Richard Jefferies, who coined the phrase Spirit Country for the west of England countryside that inspired him and many other followers.
Apr 9, 2009 • 41min
Professor Simon Wood inaugual lecture: Lies, damned lies, and statistics
Professor Simon Wood from the University of Bath talks about smoothing, letting data speak without telling it what to say.
Apr 3, 2009 • 47min
How the mind controls the body
Dr Momna Hejmadi, from the University of Bath, explores some of the non-conventional patterns of behaviour and links them to how the brain works.
Apr 1, 2009 • 48min
The Holburne museum and its plans for the future
Dr Alexander Sturgis, Director of the Holburne Museum, talks about its plans for the future. He gives an insight into what visitors will be able to see in the renewed museum and the ways in which the development will allow it to play its part to the full in the cultural life of the city and region.
