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Bioethics: An Introduction |
10 open episodes (latest 30 May 2012) |
An introductory series by Marianne Talbot exploring bioethical theories and their philosophical foundations. These podcasts will explain key moral theories, common moral… |
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The Egyptian Revolution, One Year On |
19 open episodes (latest 25 May 2012) |
An international conference marking the first anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution through an interdisciplinary gathering, held at the Department of Politics and… |
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Literature and Form |
4 open episodes (latest 21 May 2012) |
Lecture series looking at key concepts in studying Literature; including lectures on the concept of unreliable narrators to theory of comparative literature. This series… |
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Crime Fiction in Oxford |
1 open episode (latest 15 May 2012) |
Crime Fiction is a continuingly popular genre that has never been more highly esteemed than now. This day school offers two overviews - of detective fiction in general… |
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Philosophy of Religion |
8 open episodes (latest 02 May 2012) |
This series of eight lectures delivered by Dr T. J. Mawson at the University of Oxford in Hilary Term 2011, introduces the main philosophical arguments pertaining to the… |
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Environmental Governance and Resilience |
5 open episodes (latest 17 Apr 2012) |
The 2012 Lecture series from Linacre college. Looking at answers to how do socio-ecological systems work and how are they best governed?
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Philosophy for Beginners |
7 open episodes (latest 16 Apr 2012) |
Philosophy has been studied for thousands of years. It involves the use of reason and argument to search for the truth about reality - about the nature of things, ethics… |
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Critical Reasoning for Beginners |
7 open episodes (latest 16 Apr 2012) |
Are you confident you can reason clearly? Are you able to convince others of your point of view? Are you able to give plausible reasons for believing what you believe?… |
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A Romp Through the Philosophy of Mind |
6 open episodes (latest 16 Apr 2012) |
The mind is a fascinating entity. Where, after all, would we be without it? But what exactly is it? These days many people believe the mind simply is the brain.… |
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A Romp Through Ethics for Complete Beginners |
8 open episodes (latest 16 Apr 2012) |
In this introduction to ethics, we shall be considering the underpinnings of ethical thought. We shall consider, for example, what it is for an action to be right or… |
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Is the planet full? Seminar Series 2011 |
7 open episodes (latest 29 Mar 2012) |
Podcasts from the Michaelmas Term Seminar Series 2011 at the Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford
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Geographies of the World's Knowledge |
1 open episode (latest 28 Mar 2012) |
Who owns the world's knowledge? Who produces it? Who is able to consume it? Has the Internet democratized geographies of information? This free interactive book… |
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D.H. Lawrence |
7 open episodes (latest 19 Mar 2012) |
Lecture Series looking at D.H. Lawrence, author of Women in Love, Sons and Lovers and Lady Chatterley's Lover. These lectures focus on specific aspects of Lawrence… |
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Comparative Methods Workshop |
8 open episodes (latest 12 Mar 2012) |
The Workshop in Comparative Methods took place at the Oxford Institute of Social Policy on 12-14 January 2012; it provided an overview of and introduction into various… |
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Wadham College |
1 open episode (latest 02 Mar 2012) |
400 years after its foundation, Wadham College enjoys a reputation for academic excellence within an informal and progressive community.<br />
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Can emerging technologies save the world? Hilary Term Seminar Series 2012 |
2 open episodes (latest 22 Feb 2012) |
This series of special events will provide a broad, cross-disciplinary understanding of some of the most critical challenges and opportunities in transformative… |
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Samuel Johnson |
1 open episode (latest 13 Feb 2012) |
Samuel Johnson (18 September 1709 to 13 December 1784), often referred to as Dr Johnson, was an English author who made lasting contributions to English literature as a… |
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Bio-Ethics Bites |
10 open episodes (latest 03 Feb 2012) |
Bioethics is the study of the moral implications of new and emerging medical technologies and looks to answer questions such as selling organs, euthanasia and whether… |
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Oxford Symposium On The August 2011 Riots: Context And Responses |
9 open episodes (latest 27 Jan 2012) |
Academics, community workers and researchers come together to discuss the social and political implications of the August 2011 Riots. Looking at the causes for the riots… |
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Botanic Garden |
9 open episodes (latest 10 Jan 2012) |
The Oxford Botanic Garden is a national reference collection of 7,000 different types of plant, making it the most compact yet diverse collection of plants in the World… |
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The State of the State |
7 open episodes (latest 05 Jan 2012) |
The State of the State lecture series focuses on the transformation of the modern state, with an emphasis on Western Europe and European integration, from a… |
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Building a Business: Moving Your Product to the Market |
7 open episodes (latest 20 Dec 2011) |
This podcast series records the 3rd annual Begbroke Transfer conference 'Building a Business: Moving Your Product to the Market' at Begbroke Science Park,… |
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The New Psychology of Depression |
10 open episodes (latest 06 Dec 2011) |
We live in a world filled with material wealth, live longer and healthier lives, and yet anxiety, stress, unhappiness, and depression have never been more common. What… |
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George Eliot |
3 open episodes (latest 05 Dec 2011) |
This mini-series is intended to introduce George Eliot to undergraduates. The first lecture ranges widely across her works, including her atypical novella 'The… |
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Bynum Tudor Annual Lectures at Kellogg College |
1 open episode (latest 23 Nov 2011) |
Kellogg College annual lecture series sponsored by Bynum E. Tudor.
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Christ Church |
4 open episodes (latest 10 Nov 2011) |
Podcasts from Christ Church, Oxford including events and symposiums such as the Gorbachev Lectures on Press Freedom
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Oxford-India Day |
4 open episodes (latest 09 Nov 2011) |
The inaugural Oxford-India Day took place on 17 June 2011. The event aimed to celebrate the longstanding and varied links between the University and India, and to… |
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Oxford Humanities - Research Showcase: Global Exploration, Innovation and Influence |
5 open episodes (latest 24 Aug 2011) |
A one day conference showcasing the wide variety of research and projects being undertaken by Academics under the Humanities Division at the University of Oxford. From… |
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Intergenerational Justice: What do we owe future generations?: Hilary Term Seminar Series 2011 |
5 open episodes (latest 24 Aug 2011) |
What are the long-term consequences of decisions we make today, and to what extent should the interests of future generations be taken into account? There is a wide… |
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New Thinking: Advances in the Study of Human Cognitive Evolution |
10 open episodes (latest 23 Aug 2011) |
An interdisciplinary conference focusing on new ideas and discoveries in research on the evolution of human cognition The conference focuses on genetic, developmental,… |
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Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion |
7 open episodes (latest 22 Jul 2011) |
The Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion conducts research into religious beliefs and theological concepts in relation to the sciences. The Centre is a part of the… |
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Our Mental Wellness |
1 open episode (latest 13 Jul 2011) |
Our Mental Wellness is a seminar series organised by the Experimental Psychology Department. The series aims to inform, dispel myths and generate discussion on a range… |
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The Medtronic Lectures in Biomedical Engineering |
1 open episode (latest 06 Jul 2011) |
This annual lecture, sponsored by the Medtronic Foundation, is given by an internationally-renowned scholar in the field of Biomedical Engineering. In addition to giving… |
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Research Integrity |
7 open episodes (latest 05 Jul 2011) |
A series of lectures looking at different aspects of research integrity and their application in biomedical research.
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RunCoCo - Beyond Collections: Crowdsourcing for public engagement |
8 open episodes (latest 27 May 2011) |
A free one-day conference held at OUCS, University of Oxford on 26th May 2011. Our 'Beyond' conference this year celebrates the joys and challenges of… |
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Philosophy - Ethics of the New Biosciences |
1 open episode (latest 24 May 2011) |
Audio podcasts from the program on Ethics of the New Biosciences, part of the James Martin 21st Century School. Looking at the ethical issues surrounding genetic testing… |
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Broadcast Media |
4 open episodes (latest 19 Apr 2011) |
The News International Visiting Professorship of Broadcast Media was established in 1996, as part of a generous benefaction from Rupert Murdoch. It is an annual… |
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The Elements of Drawing |
9 open episodes (latest 24 Mar 2011) |
Stephen Farthing R.A. presents eight practical drawing classes using John Ruskin’s teaching collections to explain the basic principles of drawing. This series… |
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Kant's Critique of Pure Reason |
8 open episodes (latest 16 Mar 2011) |
A lecture series examining Kant's Critique of Pure Reason. This series looks at German Philosopher Immanuel Kant's seminal philosophical work 'The… |
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Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art lectures |
8 open episodes (latest 15 Mar 2011) |
Lecture series on Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art. The first part of the series focuses on some of the most important writings on art and beauty in the Western… |
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The King James Bible Lecture Series |
4 open episodes (latest 14 Mar 2011) |
Manifold greatness: Oxford Celebrations of the King James Bible 1611-2011. Lecture series held in Corpus Christi College to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the first… |
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Institute for Science, Innovation and Society |
6 open episodes (latest 10 Mar 2011) |
The Institute for Science, Innovation and Society (InSIS) researches and informs key contemporary and emerging issues and processes of social, scientific, and… |
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Research Approaches to Former Soviet States: A Practical Introduction |
15 open episodes (latest 01 Mar 2011) |
A conference to share as much practical and methodological information as possible to give all new researchers in the history of former Soviet States a head start so… |
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Oxford Abridged Short Talks |
4 open episodes (latest 15 Feb 2011) |
Short interesting lectures from top Oxford academics. Includes a series of short lectures about love, held on Valentines Day 2011.
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Global and Imperial History Research Seminar |
1 open episode (latest 31 Jan 2011) |
The Global and Imperial History Research Seminar is chaired by Professor Judith Brown (Beit Professor of Commonwealth History), Professor John Darwin (Beit Lecturer of… |
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Christmas Stories from Oxford University |
3 open episodes (latest 23 Dec 2010) |
ePub editions of popular Christmas tales, with seasonal greetings and best wishes from Oxford University.
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John Locke Lectures in Philosophy |
5 open episodes (latest 20 Dec 2010) |
The John Locke Lectures are among the world's most distinguished lecture series in philosophy. The series began in 1950 and are given once a year.
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Oxford Programme for the Future of Cities |
2 open episodes (latest 15 Dec 2010) |
The Oxford Programme for the Future of Cities seeks to understand how cities can be made more flexible to face the challenges of the next fifty years. This seminar… |
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Certification and Sustainability |
6 open episodes (latest 08 Dec 2010) |
The certification of products is not new. However, the past few years have seen an upsurge in consumer demand for much more information about the provenance,… |
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Shelley's Ghost: Reshaping the Image of a Literary Family |
16 open episodes (latest 02 Dec 2010) |
Few families enjoy such a remarkable reputation for their contribution to the literature and intellectual life of Britain as the Godwins and the Shelleys. The Bodleian… |
