http://www.odeo.com/channels/44237-Public-Lecture-Podcast AndrewMcLaughlin no Podcasts from the University of Bath's public lecture series where leading names from the worlds of science, humanities and engineering talk about the latest research in their field. Podcasts from the University of Bath's public lecture series where leading names from the worlds of science, humanities and engineering talk about the latest research in their field. Podcasts from the University of Bath's public lecture series where leading names from the worlds of science, humanities and engineering talk about the latest research in their field. en-gb 40 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:51:50 -0800 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:51:50 -0800 Science http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25441511-Intimations-of-immortality Professor Malcolm Johnson from the Department of Social and Policy Sciences at the University of Bath looks at the changing face of death in an ageing society. Professor Malcolm Johnson from the Department of Social and Policy Sciences at the University of Bath looks at the changing face of death in an ageing society. Professor Malcolm Johnson from the Department of Social and Policy Sciences at the University of Bath looks at the changing face of death in an ageing society. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25441511 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:51:50 -0800 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25441512-Family-life-of-birds-sex-conflicts-and-cooperation Professor Tamas Szekely, from the University of Bath's Department of Biology & Biochemistry, will discuss his research that dispels the harmonious impression of bird families. He will talk about how sex, conflicts and cooperation shape their lives. Professor Tamas Szekely, from the University of Bath's Department of Biology & Biochemistry, will discuss his research that dispels the harmonious impression of bird families. He will talk about how sex, conflicts and cooperation shape their lives. Professor Tamas Szekely, from the University of Bath's Department of Biology & Biochemistry, will discuss his research that dispels the harmonious impression of bird families. He will talk about how sex, conflicts and cooperation shape their lives. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25441512 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:41:04 -0800 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25412084-Airfields Author and archaeologist Bob Clarke charts the progress of aviation through airfields and asks why some stations are located where they are. archeology, airfields, WWII, RAF, QinetiQ Author and archaeologist Bob Clarke charts the progress of aviation through airfields and asks why some stations are located where they are. archeology, airfields, WWII, RAF, QinetiQ Author and archaeologist Bob Clarke charts the progress of aviation through airfields and asks why some stations are located where they are. archeology, airfields, WWII, RAF, QinetiQ tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412084 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:50:02 -0800 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393077-The-Painted-Garden Gardeners and art lovers are invited to look at the history of gardening through a virtual tour of some of the greatest art galleries in the world in a public lecture at the University of Bath on Wednesday 28 October. Gardeners and art lovers are invited to look at the history of gardening through a virtual tour of some of the greatest art galleries in the world in a public lecture at the University of Bath on Wednesday 28 October. Gardeners and art lovers are invited to look at the history of gardening through a virtual tour of some of the greatest art galleries in the world in a public lecture at the University of Bath on Wednesday 28 October. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25393077 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:51:41 -0800 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393078-Assisted-dying-rights-choices-and-palliative-care Lord Joel Joffe believes that there is an 'urgent need' to change the law on assisted dying and will argue in his lecture that assisted dying and palliative care are essential and complementary aspects of care for people suffering from painful incurable diseases. Lord Joel Joffe believes that there is an 'urgent need' to change the law on assisted dying and will argue in his lecture that assisted dying and palliative care are essential and complementary aspects of care for people suffering from painful incurable diseases. Lord Joel Joffe believes that there is an 'urgent need' to change the law on assisted dying and will argue in his lecture that assisted dying and palliative care are essential and complementary aspects of care for people suffering from painful incurable diseases. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25393078 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:24:22 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393079-BIME-Lecture-Against-the-flow Professor Alan Cottenden, from University College London, describes new technology for managing incontinence. Professor Alan Cottenden, from University College London, describes new technology for managing incontinence. Professor Alan Cottenden, from University College London, describes new technology for managing incontinence. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25393079 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:49:02 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393080-Charles-Rennie-Mackintosh-the-Glasgow-Legacy Stuart Robertson, the director of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society, gives a personal view of the great Scottish architect and designer. Stuart Robertson, the director of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society, gives a personal view of the great Scottish architect and designer. Stuart Robertson, the director of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society, gives a personal view of the great Scottish architect and designer. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25393080 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:48:58 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393081-Cure-or-weapon-Towards-a-new-ethics-of-biological-research In this Charter Day lecture, Dr Alexander Kelle, from the University of Bath's Department of European Studies and Modern Languages, talks about biological research and its possible applications for good, and ill. Illustrating a track record over a century long of biological developments being put to uses outside their original purpose, he proposes the creation of an International Framework Agreement to ensure that we learn from the mistakes of the past. In this Charter Day lecture, Dr Alexander Kelle, from the University of Bath's Department of European Studies and Modern Languages, talks about biological research and its possible applications for good, and ill. Illustrating a track record over a century long of biological developments being put to uses outside their original purpose, he proposes the creation of an International Framework Agreement to ensure that we learn from the mistakes of the past. In this Charter Day lecture, Dr Alexander Kelle, from the University of Bath's Department of European Studies and Modern Languages, talks about biological research and its possible applications for good, and ill. Illustrating a track record over a century long of biological developments being put to uses outside their original purpose, he proposes the creation of an International Framework Agreement to ensure that we learn from the mistakes of the past. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25393081 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:48:54 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393082-CSI-unmasked-the-facts-about-forensics Forensic anthropologist Kathleen Conabree discusses issues surrounding what really goes on at a crime scene and what the term forensic actually means. Forensic anthropologist Kathleen Conabree discusses issues surrounding what really goes on at a crime scene and what the term forensic actually means. Forensic anthropologist Kathleen Conabree discusses issues surrounding what really goes on at a crime scene and what the term forensic actually means. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25393082 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:48:50 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25312705-How-to-amaze-your-friends Professor Chris Budd from the University of Bath takes mathematics into the dark territory of murder, suicide, love, sex and conquest. Professor Chris Budd from the University of Bath takes mathematics into the dark territory of murder, suicide, love, sex and conquest. Professor Chris Budd from the University of Bath takes mathematics into the dark territory of murder, suicide, love, sex and conquest. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25312705 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:53:46 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25284348-Bio-technology-in-Africa Florence Muringi Wambugu talks about the contribution of bio-technology, including GM crops, for improving the sustainable livelihoods of resource poor families in Africa. Florence Muringi Wambugu talks about the contribution of bio-technology, including GM crops, for improving the sustainable livelihoods of resource poor families in Africa. Florence Muringi Wambugu talks about the contribution of bio-technology, including GM crops, for improving the sustainable livelihoods of resource poor families in Africa. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25284348 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:50:58 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25273514-At-the-court-of-the-great-moghul Nicholas Fogg describes life at the Court of the Great Moghul, his campaigns, his foibles and his lasting impact on the history of India. Nicholas Fogg describes life at the Court of the Great Moghul, his campaigns, his foibles and his lasting impact on the history of India. Nicholas Fogg describes life at the Court of the Great Moghul, his campaigns, his foibles and his lasting impact on the history of India. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25273514 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:24:59 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25259684-The-psychology-of-habit Professor Bas Verplanken from the University of Bath talks about the psychology of habit and how much of what we do is done at the same time in the same location. Professor Bas Verplanken from the University of Bath talks about the psychology of habit and how much of what we do is done at the same time in the same location. Professor Bas Verplanken from the University of Bath talks about the psychology of habit and how much of what we do is done at the same time in the same location. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25259684 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:02:25 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24742605-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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-30,24742605 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:39:42 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24742606-Work-after-globalisation Professor Guy Standing from the University of Bath talks about work after globalisation. Professor Guy Standing from the University of Bath talks about work after globalisation. Professor Guy Standing from the University of Bath talks about work after globalisation. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-25,24742606 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:59:39 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24742607-Academics-and-public-policy-a-new-alignment Professor Dame Janet Finch talks about how academia and government can work together. Professor Dame Janet Finch talks about how academia and government can work together. Professor Dame Janet Finch talks about how academia and government can work together. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-22,24742607 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:56:39 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24640572-Rediscovering-the-common-wealth Professor Geof Wood of the University of Bath investigates our human motivations for sustainable behaviour beyond our own immediate interest. Professor Geof Wood of the University of Bath investigates our human motivations for sustainable behaviour beyond our own immediate interest. Professor Geof Wood of the University of Bath investigates our human motivations for sustainable behaviour beyond our own immediate interest. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-02,24640572 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:08:44 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24581138-Understanding-stem-cells-benefits-for-all Professor Melanie Welham from the University of Bath's Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology talks about the benefits of stem cells. Professor Melanie Welham from the University of Bath's Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology talks about the benefits of stem cells. Professor Melanie Welham from the University of Bath's Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology talks about the benefits of stem cells. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-19,24581138 Tue, 19 May 2009 06:41:18 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24524395-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. David Rogers talks about how entrepreneurs use innovation and creativity to survive and thrive in hard times. David Rogers talks about how entrepreneurs use innovation and creativity to survive and thrive in hard times. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-29,24524395 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:32:52 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393106-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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-20,25393106 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:28:15 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24474053-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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-20,24474053 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:28:15 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393107-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. Professor Simon Wood from the University of Bath talks about smoothing, letting data speak without telling it what to say. Professor Simon Wood from the University of Bath talks about smoothing, letting data speak without telling it what to say. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-09,25393107 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:05:41 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24431007-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. Professor Simon Wood from the University of Bath talks about smoothing, letting data speak without telling it what to say. Professor Simon Wood from the University of Bath talks about smoothing, letting data speak without telling it what to say. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-09,24431007 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:05:41 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24403170-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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-03,24403170 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:45:37 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24392023-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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-01,24392023 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:22:29 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393108-Showcase-presentation-on-earthquakes-part-2 Professor Andrew Plummer, Director of the Centre for Power Transmission and Motion Control, discusses recreating earthquakes in a laboratory to test how buildings perform under extreme conditions. Professor Andrew Plummer, Director of the Centre for Power Transmission and Motion Control, discusses recreating earthquakes in a laboratory to test how buildings perform under extreme conditions. Professor Andrew Plummer, Director of the Centre for Power Transmission and Motion Control, discusses recreating earthquakes in a laboratory to test how buildings perform under extreme conditions. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-30,25393108 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:55:30 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24389967-Showcase-presentation-on-earthquakes-part-2 Professor Andrew Plummer, Director of the Centre for Power Transmission and Motion Control, discusses recreating earthquakes in a laboratory to test how buildings perform under extreme conditions. Professor Andrew Plummer, Director of the Centre for Power Transmission and Motion Control, discusses recreating earthquakes in a laboratory to test how buildings perform under extreme conditions. Professor Andrew Plummer, Director of the Centre for Power Transmission and Motion Control, discusses recreating earthquakes in a laboratory to test how buildings perform under extreme conditions. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-30,24389967 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:55:30 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24389968-Showcase-presentation-on-earthquakes-part-1 How vulnerable are our historic buildings to earthquakes and how can we preserve them from seismic tremors? Dr Dina D'Ayala from the University's Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering discusses the development of methods to protect and preserve historic buildings from seismic damage. How vulnerable are our historic buildings to earthquakes and how can we preserve them from seismic tremors? Dr Dina D'Ayala from the University's Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering discusses the development of methods to protect and preserve historic buildings from seismic damage. How vulnerable are our historic buildings to earthquakes and how can we preserve them from seismic tremors? Dr Dina D'Ayala from the University's Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering discusses the development of methods to protect and preserve historic buildings from seismic damage. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-30,24389968 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:50:45 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24380735-How-William-and-Caroline-Herschel-invented-modern-astronomy Michael Lemonick, a freelance science journalist from Princeton University, looks at the discoveries of William and Caroline Herschel. Michael Lemonick, a freelance science journalist from Princeton University, looks at the discoveries of William and Caroline Herschel. Michael Lemonick, a freelance science journalist from Princeton University, looks at the discoveries of William and Caroline Herschel. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-27,24380735 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:34:06 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24360340-The-hidden-universe Dr Glen Patrick of Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxford, talks about how its possible to probe the hidden universe and what particle physics can tell us about it's secrets. Dr Glen Patrick of Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxford, talks about how its possible to probe the hidden universe and what particle physics can tell us about it's secrets. Dr Glen Patrick of Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxford, talks about how its possible to probe the hidden universe and what particle physics can tell us about it's secrets. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-25,24360340 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:04:51 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24277532-Muscles-from-Brussels-a-21st-century-superpower Professor Richard Whitman from the Department of European Studies & Modern Languages discusses Muscles from Brussels: a 21st Century Superpower. Where does the EU fit in global politics? How do we explain the role that the EU currently plays within international politics and what is the impact of a developing international role for the EU on its member states' foreign security and defence policies? Professor Richard Whitman from the Department of European Studies & Modern Languages discusses Muscles from Brussels: a 21st Century Superpower. Where does the EU fit in global politics? How do we explain the role that the EU currently plays within international politics and what is the impact of a developing international role for the EU on its member states' foreign security and defence policies? Professor Richard Whitman from the Department of European Studies & Modern Languages discusses Muscles from Brussels: a 21st Century Superpower. Where does the EU fit in global politics? How do we explain the role that the EU currently plays within international politics and what is the impact of a developing international role for the EU on its member states' foreign security and defence policies? tag:odeo.com,2009-03-09,24277532 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:27:16 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24262343-What-can-we-do-about-English-spelling Professor John Wells from the Speech, Hearing and Phonetic Science Research Department at University College London discusses whether we are wasting time on irregular spellings and holding our children back with spelling tests. Professor John Wells from the Speech, Hearing and Phonetic Science Research Department at University College London discusses whether we are wasting time on irregular spellings and holding our children back with spelling tests. Professor John Wells from the Speech, Hearing and Phonetic Science Research Department at University College London discusses whether we are wasting time on irregular spellings and holding our children back with spelling tests. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-06,24262343 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:43:29 -0800 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24144357-Grow-your-own-building-from-earth-hemp-and-straw Professor Peter Walker discusses research into new ways of using traditional building materials such as earth, hemp and straw as a greener choice for modern construction. Professor Walker is Director of the BRE Centre for Innovative Construction Materials at the University. Professor Peter Walker discusses research into new ways of using traditional building materials such as earth, hemp and straw as a greener choice for modern construction. Professor Walker is Director of the BRE Centre for Innovative Construction Materials at the University. Professor Peter Walker discusses research into new ways of using traditional building materials such as earth, hemp and straw as a greener choice for modern construction. Professor Walker is Director of the BRE Centre for Innovative Construction Materials at the University. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-20,24144357 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:13:58 -0800 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24119377-Nanotechnology Richard Jones, professor of Physics at the University of Sheffield, looks at how we can manipulate matter at the level of individual atoms and molecules and the possible impact this will have on advances of medicine, energy and information technology. Richard Jones, professor of Physics at the University of Sheffield, looks at how we can manipulate matter at the level of individual atoms and molecules and the possible impact this will have on advances of medicine, energy and information technology. Richard Jones, professor of Physics at the University of Sheffield, looks at how we can manipulate matter at the level of individual atoms and molecules and the possible impact this will have on advances of medicine, energy and information technology. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-17,24119377 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:18:53 -0800 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24061297-The-effect-of-gravity-on-light Professor Mark Birkinshaw talks about the effect of gravity on light as part of the 2008 Herschel lecture, named in remembrance of the Bath astronomer who discovered the planet Uranus in 1781. Professor Mark Birkinshaw talks about the effect of gravity on light as part of the 2008 Herschel lecture, named in remembrance of the Bath astronomer who discovered the planet Uranus in 1781. Professor Mark Birkinshaw talks about the effect of gravity on light as part of the 2008 Herschel lecture, named in remembrance of the Bath astronomer who discovered the planet Uranus in 1781. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-11,24061297 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:26:17 -0800 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24061299-Shakespeare-s-Sonnets-Two-loves-I-have-of-comfort-despair Writer and journalist Nicholas Fogg, sheds light on the historical conundrums of Shakespeare's sonnets. The sonnets represent one of the great literary enigmas and have given rise to endless speculation and debate. Writer and journalist Nicholas Fogg, sheds light on the historical conundrums of Shakespeare's sonnets. The sonnets represent one of the great literary enigmas and have given rise to endless speculation and debate. Writer and journalist Nicholas Fogg, sheds light on the historical conundrums of Shakespeare's sonnets. The sonnets represent one of the great literary enigmas and have given rise to endless speculation and debate. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-09,24061299 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:22:35 -0800 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24033752-Bee-decline-Countdown-to-catastrophe Stuart Roberts, research fellow at the University of Reading, discusses the decline of bees and its effect on the environment. Evidence is presented on the state and trends of bees, the likely drivers of change and the possible long term effects. Stuart Roberts, research fellow at the University of Reading, discusses the decline of bees and its effect on the environment. Evidence is presented on the state and trends of bees, the likely drivers of change and the possible long term effects. Stuart Roberts, research fellow at the University of Reading, discusses the decline of bees and its effect on the environment. Evidence is presented on the state and trends of bees, the likely drivers of change and the possible long term effects. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-04,24033752 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:03:18 -0800 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24019570-Paracetamol-and-over-the-counter-medicines-How-safe-are-they This lecture looks at medicines available over the counter from pharmacies as well as those available from supermarkets, grocery stores and garages. Trained pharmacist Denise Taylor discusses readily available medicines and how safe they are. This lecture looks at medicines available over the counter from pharmacies as well as those available from supermarkets, grocery stores and garages. Trained pharmacist Denise Taylor discusses readily available medicines and how safe they are. This lecture looks at medicines available over the counter from pharmacies as well as those available from supermarkets, grocery stores and garages. Trained pharmacist Denise Taylor discusses readily available medicines and how safe they are. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-02,24019570 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:34:43 -0800 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23992753-Stories-visions-of-Stonehenge Roger Vlitos, writer and photographer, discusses how Stonehenge has been seen in every age, from it's first appearance in medieval manuscripts to the present day. Roger Vlitos, writer and photographer, discusses how Stonehenge has been seen in every age, from it's first appearance in medieval manuscripts to the present day. Roger Vlitos, writer and photographer, discusses how Stonehenge has been seen in every age, from it's first appearance in medieval manuscripts to the present day. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-30,23992753 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:18:35 -0800 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23971120-Engineering-a-better-quality-of-older-life Professor Tom Kirkwood, Director of the Institute for Ageing and Health at Newcastle University, explores how the ageing process is influenced by a broad range of lifestyle and environmental factors Professor Tom Kirkwood, Director of the Institute for Ageing and Health at Newcastle University, explores how the ageing process is influenced by a broad range of lifestyle and environmental factors Professor Tom Kirkwood, Director of the Institute for Ageing and Health at Newcastle University, explores how the ageing process is influenced by a broad range of lifestyle and environmental factors tag:odeo.com,2009-01-28,23971120 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:50:13 -0800 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23950811-Reading-for-life Dr Jane Davis tells stories about the value of great books in ordinary lives. Jane left school at 16 with 2 GCSEs but now leads an organisation which wants a bigger place in the nation's heart for books and reading. Later in life she returned to education and graduated with a 1st class degree in English and spent 3 years writing a PhD. Dr Jane Davis tells stories about the value of great books in ordinary lives. Jane left school at 16 with 2 GCSEs but now leads an organisation which wants a bigger place in the nation's heart for books and reading. Later in life she returned to education and graduated with a 1st class degree in English and spent 3 years writing a PhD. Dr Jane Davis tells stories about the value of great books in ordinary lives. Jane left school at 16 with 2 GCSEs but now leads an organisation which wants a bigger place in the nation's heart for books and reading. Later in life she returned to education and graduated with a 1st class degree in English and spent 3 years writing a PhD. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-26,23950811 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:24:26 -0800 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23926884-The-rise-of-the-Grid-the-Large-Hadron-Collider Particle Physicist Dr Glenn Patrick talks about the Large Hadron Collider. Based at CERN, in Geneva, the collider is the largest scientific machine in the world. It started operation in the summer of 2008 and aims to produce colossal amounts of data, which thousands of scientists around the world will analyse to further our understanding of the universe. Particle Physicist Dr Glenn Patrick talks about the Large Hadron Collider. Based at CERN, in Geneva, the collider is the largest scientific machine in the world. It started operation in the summer of 2008 and aims to produce colossal amounts of data, which thousands of scientists around the world will analyse to further our understanding of the universe. Particle Physicist Dr Glenn Patrick talks about the Large Hadron Collider. Based at CERN, in Geneva, the collider is the largest scientific machine in the world. It started operation in the summer of 2008 and aims to produce colossal amounts of data, which thousands of scientists around the world will analyse to further our understanding of the universe. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-23,23926884 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:58:58 -0800 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23522103-Measuring-wellbeing-and-sustainability Professor Anil Markandya, from the Department of Economics & International Development, gives the Charter Day lecture in which he explores more sophisticated ways of measuring a country's wellbeing than just looking at GDP; these include assessing its ecological footprint, rating in the Corruption Perception Index and number of happy life years. Using these techniques, there are some surprising winners and losers. Professor Anil Markandya, from the Department of Economics & International Development, gives the Charter Day lecture in which he explores more sophisticated ways of measuring a country's wellbeing than just looking at GDP; these include assessing its ecological footprint, rating in the Corruption Perception Index and number of happy life years. Using these techniques, there are some surprising winners and losers. Professor Anil Markandya, from the Department of Economics & International Development, gives the Charter Day lecture in which he explores more sophisticated ways of measuring a country's wellbeing than just looking at GDP; these include assessing its ecological footprint, rating in the Corruption Perception Index and number of happy life years. Using these techniques, there are some surprising winners and losers. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-23,23522103 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:15:39 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23080314-From-cathedrals-to-cars-and-planes-representations-in-engineering-design Professor Chris McMahon, from the University's Department of Mechanical Engineering, considers some of the most complex design challenges faced by engineers through the ages, from designing ships in the 17th century, to the modern computer-assisted design of cars and planes. Professor Chris McMahon, from the University's Department of Mechanical Engineering, considers some of the most complex design challenges faced by engineers through the ages, from designing ships in the 17th century, to the modern computer-assisted design of cars and planes. Professor Chris McMahon, from the University's Department of Mechanical Engineering, considers some of the most complex design challenges faced by engineers through the ages, from designing ships in the 17th century, to the modern computer-assisted design of cars and planes. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-15,23080314 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:30:44 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22609903-Regenerative-medicine-from-stem-cells-to-lab-grown-tissues-and-beyond Professor Melanie Welham and Dr Paul De Bank from the University's department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology talk about stem cell research and regenerative medicine. Professor Melanie Welham and Dr Paul De Bank from the University's department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology talk about stem cell research and regenerative medicine. Professor Melanie Welham and Dr Paul De Bank from the University's department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology talk about stem cell research and regenerative medicine. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-13,22609903 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:40:53 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22575204-The-science-of-death Professor Allan Kellehear from the Centre for Death & Society at the University of Bath talks about the point of death and organ retention. Professor Allan Kellehear from the Centre for Death & Society at the University of Bath talks about the point of death and organ retention. Professor Allan Kellehear from the Centre for Death & Society at the University of Bath talks about the point of death and organ retention. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-02,22575204 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:20:31 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22528716-Showcase-presentations-improving-health-and-healthcare Professor Chris Eccleston, Dr Linda Bauld and Professor Chris Garland talk about their research and how it is helping to improve health and healthcare. Professor Chris Eccleston, Dr Linda Bauld and Professor Chris Garland talk about their research and how it is helping to improve health and healthcare. Professor Chris Eccleston, Dr Linda Bauld and Professor Chris Garland talk about their research and how it is helping to improve health and healthcare. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-20,22528716 Tue, 20 May 2008 06:37:35 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22268033-Modern-death-millennial-mourning-the-challenge-of-21st-century-grief Dr Sandra Gilbert, Professor Emerita of English at the University of California, Davis, outlines the challenges of 21st century grief. Dr Sandra Gilbert, Professor Emerita of English at the University of California, Davis, outlines the challenges of 21st century grief. Dr Sandra Gilbert, Professor Emerita of English at the University of California, Davis, outlines the challenges of 21st century grief. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-07,22268033 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:40:11 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22162273-How-the-human-genome-project-reveals-our-evolutionary-past Dr Steve Dorus from the Department of Biology & Biochemistry reveals how cataloguing the DNA blueprint of humans is revealing the evolution of human traits. Dr Steve Dorus from the Department of Biology & Biochemistry reveals how cataloguing the DNA blueprint of humans is revealing the evolution of human traits. Dr Steve Dorus from the Department of Biology & Biochemistry reveals how cataloguing the DNA blueprint of humans is revealing the evolution of human traits. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-11,22162273 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:16:00 -0700 no Public Lecture Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22049481-037-The-utility-of-force-Rupert-Smith-26-11-2007 General Sir Rupert Smith, the general who commanded the British Armoured Division in the first Gulf war and led the UN protection force in Bosnia, questions how military force is used to solve political problems. General Sir Rupert Smith, the general who commanded the British Armoured Division in the first Gulf war and led the UN protection force in Bosnia, questions how military force is used to solve political problems. General Sir Rupert Smith, the general who commanded the British Armoured Division in the first Gulf war and led the UN protection force in Bosnia, questions how military force is used to solve political problems. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-26,22049481 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 07:55:00 -0800 no Public Lecture Podcast Technology, Politics, History, Military