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General Philosophy

2.1 Recap of General Philosophy Lecture 1

Part 2.1. A brief recap on the first lecture describing how Aristotle's view of the universe, dominant throughout the middle ages in Europe, came to be gradually phased out by a modern, mechanistic view of the universe.
General Philosophy

1.3 Science from Aristotle to Galileo

Part 1.3. Describes briefly the Aristotelian view of the universe; the basis for natural science in Europe until the 15th century and its conflict Galileo's theories.
Alumni Weekend

Galaxy Zoo - The Rise and Rise of Citizen Science

Chris 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.
UNIQ Summer Schools

Dr. Malcolm Stewart, Chemistry tutor

Dr. Malcolm Stewart on the UNIQ Summer School programme at the University of Oxford.
Keble College

RoboCup

Dr. Steven Cameron takes us on a trip to RoboCup. Tiny players roll across the pitch, others lumber unsteadily or roll by. The goals keep coming but the players never tire. It's football, but not as we know it. Say hello to the future of sport.
Christmas Science Lectures

Why Beckham chose the 23 shirt

Why did Beckham chose the 23 shirt? What makes prime numbers special? Marcus duSautoy sheds light on the so-called 'masculine' numbers, explains why prime numbers will help you survive, and opens our eyes to the fascinating world of mathematics.
The History of Science Museum

The Museum of the History of Science: An Introduction

Short video presented by Jim Bennett, Director of the Museum of the History of Science, looking into the history of the museum and some of its curiosities.
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences at the Department for Continuing Education

Mathematics: Navigating Nature's Dark Labyrinth

"Mathematics: Navigating Nature's Dark Labyrinth" - the Inaugural Lecture of the Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science, 2009.
Entrepreneurship

Making Science Public: Data-sharing, Dissemination and Public Engagement with Science

Panel discussion on how social media have changed the nature of the scientific debate among scientists, and how they have impacted on engagement with the public understanding of science.
Oxford Internet Institute - Lectures and Seminars

Making Science Public: Data-sharing, Dissemination and Public Engagement with Science

How have social media changed the nature of the scientific debate among scientists? Are they challenging the supremacy of editors, reviewers and science communicators? How have they impacted on engagement with the public understanding of science?
Alumni Weekend

Sleep in the Global 24/7 Society

Professor Foster gives a talk on some of the causes and consequences of sleep disruption and explores how our increasingly sleep deprived society is have unanticipated consequences for out physical and mental health.
The Oxford Year

David Willetts on Investment in Sciences at Universities

David Willetts MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Universities and Skills, visited the University of Oxford on Thursday 18 June. Here he discusses the importance of investment in the sciences at universities, particularly during an economic downturn.
Medical Sciences

Kim Nasmyth on Biochemistry

Head of the Department of Biochemistry Professor Kim Nasmyth talks about the department and what it means to be a biochemist at Oxford.
Alumni Weekend

Pheromones: what animals (including humans) say with smell

Tristram Wyatt gives a talk on 'The Science of Smell' - Pheromones, outlining their discovery, their chemistry and how animals (and humans) interact through smell. Part of the 2008 Oxford Alumni Weekend.
St Cross Colloquia

Colloquium Week 2: Myths about the Medieval World

There are some standard modern myths (e.g. "medieval people thought the earth was flat"; "they were considered old at the age of 30", etc.) which historians are always encountering in their audiences, and I will try to de-bunk some of these.
St Cross College Lectures

Physics of the Impossible

Professor Michio Kaku poses the question: "where does the realm of science fiction end?" He explores the actual possibilities of ideas such as time travel, force fields, teleportation, star ships and invisibility.
Inside Oxford Science

Pheromones and Diabetes

In the third edition of Inside Oxford Science zoologist Dr Tristram Wyatt explores the science of pheromones and Professor Frances Ashcroft tells us about her role in basic research into diabetes.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Pheromones and Diabetes

In the third edition of Inside Oxford Science zoologist Dr Tristram Wyatt explores the science of pheromones and Professor Frances Ashcroft tells us about her role in basic research into diabetes.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Challenges and opportunities in a changing world

Dr Kohn is a pharmacologist, entrepreneur and a musician. In his lecture he drew on his experience throughout his distinguished career, combining his love of music and his life as a baritone of professional standing with that of a medical scientist.
Bynum Tudor Annual Lectures at Kellogg College

Challenges and opportunities in a changing world

Dr Kohn is a pharmacologist, entrepreneur and a musician. In his lecture he drew on his experience throughout his distinguished career, combining his love of music and his life as a baritone of professional standing with that of a medical scientist.

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