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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Mar 14, 2007 • 2h 3min
Evolution & the social sciences
Leading figures from a range of social science disciplines discuss whether the theory of natural selection has anything to offer present-day students of cultures and societies.
Feb 23, 2007 • 57min
Issues in foreign policy: Changes in world power
Lord Rees-Mogg, former Editor of The Times, gives a free public lecture on the changing international scene.
Feb 21, 2007 • 43min
The man in the woollen mask
Dr Adrian Scott, from the University's Department of Psychology, considers the fallibility of human memory and how past experience and knowledge of the world influence recollection.
Jan 31, 2007 • 47min
Vortex flows: from insects to aircraft
Professor Ismet Gursul talks about his research into the most efficient wing structure for a tiny aircraft. He has found this is similar to the structure of insect wings.
Jan 8, 2007 • 1h 29min
Religion and conflict in Northern Ireland
Duncan Morrow shares his experiences of working in the community, including as Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Ireland Community Relations Council, which funds and develops inter-community relations practice and policy in Northern Ireland.
Nov 23, 2006 • 1h 11min
Paddy Ashdown: Building nations after war
Lord Paddy Ashdown - former High Representative in the successful reconstruction of Bosnia and a former leader of the Liberal Democrats - severely criticises the reconstruction of Iraq, calling it a 'catastrophic failure' in which 'daily carnage' is taking place. This lecture was organised by the University of Bath and the Royal Society of the Arts.
Nov 22, 2006 • 55min
Life and death in the Neolithic Cotswolds
Dr Nick Snashall, National Trust archaeologist for Avebury, describes how a fresh look at the Neolithic Cotswolds brings to light how its people lived their lives.
Nov 6, 2006 • 50min
Listening to global women's voices: Reflections on interfaith dialogue
Professor Ursula King talks about how women across the world are reinterpreting their religious traditions through dialogue with people from different faiths.
Nov 6, 2006 • 59min
Why creationism is wrong and evolution is right
Steve Jones, professor of genetics at University College London, describes why he believes that creationism is wrong and evolution is right at a lecture organised by the Department of Chemistry at the University of Bath.
Nov 1, 2006 • 38min
From Rasputin to Putin and back again
Professor David Gillespie, from the University of Bath's Department of European Studies & Modern Languages, explores Russian culture and the country's search for a national identity.
