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Alumni Weekend
By Oxford UniversityEducation
Alumni Weekend episodes
- Food, Health and the FutureShould we cut meat to three meals a week? Why are so many UK men predicted to become obese by 2020? Why might high yield crops in Asia hold the key to feeding the world's growing population? Join our panel of experts to find out what the future holds.34 min
- Global Humanities ShowcaseShearer West, Rana Mitter, Helen Wanatabe-O'Kelly and Eugene Rogan give presentations showcasing the research being done in the Oxford Humanities Division.50 min
- A New era for Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities for OxfordDavid Watson leads a panel discussion on the future of Oxford as a leader for higher education. With Mike Nicholson, Nick Rawlins, Ben Plummer-Powell and Loren Griffith.40 min
- Geoengineering: Fantasy or Feasible Future?Richard Darton gives a talk for the 2011 Oxford Alumni Weekend on the developments in the science of Geoengineering and looks at how close we are to be able to do it.59 min
- Why Robots Play FootballStephen Cameron gives a talk for the 2011 Oxford Alumni Weekend on robotics and new technological advances in the field.1 hr 11 min
- What is Public in the Digital Age?Use of the internet has raised major public issues around the definition of public and priavte information. Director of the Oxford Internet Institute Professor Bill Dutton examines how we can best reconcile the risks and opportunities presented.1 hr
- Energy in the Future: Brenda BoardmanPart 3 of 3. Some of Oxford's leading experts discuss the issue of energy in the future, one of the greatest challenges facing the world as we move through the 21st century.17 min
- Energy in the Future: Nick EyrePart 2 of 3. Some of Oxford's leading experts discuss the issue of energy in the future, one of the greatest challenges facing the world as we move through the 21st century.15 min
- Energy in the Future: James MarrowPart 1 of 3. Some of Oxford's leading experts discuss the issue of energy in the future, one of the greatest challenges facing the world as we move through the 21st century.17 min
- Political OxfordWhy does Oxford produce so many politicians? How have the University's alumni shaped the political landscape? And how has this impacted on perceptions of the University, both in the UK and overseas?1 hr 14 min
About Alumni Weekend
From the publisher's feed
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 well as recognising the achievements of Oxford men and women.
This series also includes podcasts from other alumni events including study days and the Oxford European Reunion.
Past themes include "A Global Oxford" (2008), "Equal Citizenship" (2009) and "Shared Treasures" (2010).