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The annual Oxford University Alumni Weekend aims to showcase the Collegiate University as a whole, giving prominence to a range of current research and its application to real world situations, as wel... more
FAQs about Alumni Weekend:How many episodes does Alumni Weekend have?The podcast currently has 132 episodes available.
October 25, 2010The Hidden History of the Wellcome CollectionFrom the 2010 Alumni Weekend. Frances Larson gives a talk entitled 'Shared Treasures or Just Bits and Pieces? The Hidden History of the Wellcome Collection. Examining Sir Henry Wellcome's vast hoard of Art and Antiques he collected over his lifetime. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/...more43minPlay
October 20, 2010Giving What We CanFrom the 2010 Alumni Weekend. Dr Toby Ord, a practical ethics researcher and founder of Giving What We Can, explains why he has pledged to donate more than £10,000 per year - an estimated £1 million over his career - to development charities. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/...more43minPlay
October 19, 2010The Bodleian Shakespeare: A treasure lost... and regainedFrom the 2010 Alumni Weekend. Emma Smith reveals how Oxford University mobilised Alumni support to bring Shakespeare's First Folio back to the Bodleian library over 200 years after it was lost. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/...more47minPlay
January 27, 2010Galaxy Zoo - The Rise and Rise of Citizen ScienceChris Lintott from the Department of Astrophysics gives a talk on the increasing significant contributions members of the public are making to scientific research through websites such as Galaxy Zoo. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/...more1h 3minPlay
November 30, 2009China, US, global imbalances and the 2008 financial crisisDr Yueh presents on China's position in the global economy, the indirect role played by China in the global financial crisis, and the implications of the crisis going forward. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/...more40minPlay
November 30, 2009Lewis Carroll in NumberlandAn intriguing biographical exploration of Lewis Carroll, focusing on the author's mathematical career and influences. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/...more1h 12minPlay
November 30, 2009Beyond the Bottom BillionProf. Paul Collier discusses the contradiction of resource rich countries with troubled economies, including how the harnessing of natural assets can go wrong, and what can be done to ensure their correct handling. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/...more54minPlay
October 28, 2009Russia is Back: Jenifer Hart Memorial LectureProfessor MacFarlane gives a talk about modern Russia; from the fall of the Berlin Wall to today; including the rise of Vladimir Putin, the conflict between Chechnya, alleged human rights violations and Russia's relationship with the rest of the world. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/...more37minPlay
October 28, 2009Gutenberg and the digital revolutionBodley's head librarian, Sarah Thomas, talks about the history of the Bodleian Library and the changes that are taking place within it, particularly the digitisation project -creating electronic digital versions of books- currently underway....more1h 10minPlay
October 28, 2009Understanding human pain, suffering and relief through brain imagingUsing examples from her research, Professor Tracey illustrates some of the exciting developments in brain imaging -seeing exactly how the brain is affected by its environment-and discusses how this research impacts on modern medicine, law and society. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/...more1h 19minPlay
FAQs about Alumni Weekend:How many episodes does Alumni Weekend have?The podcast currently has 132 episodes available.