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Defence and Security in an Unstable World
The 2017 Peter Nailor Memorial Defence Lecture, to be presented by General Sir Nick Parker and followed by a response from Lord Hennessy of Nympsfiel…
8 years, 3 months ago
Pi and e and the the most beautiful theorem in mathematics
GRESHAM COLLEGE WITH THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS
This year's event will focus on the beauty of Mathematical Relationships.…
8 years, 4 months ago
Just Imagine! The Tale of i
GRESHAM COLLEGE WITH THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS
This year's event will focus on the beauty of Mathematical Relationships.…
8 years, 4 months ago
Zero is a Hero
GRESHAM COLLEGE WITH THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS
This year's event will focus on the beauty of Mathematical Relationships.…
8 years, 4 months ago
English Landscape: The Picturesque
The late eighteenth and early nineteenth- century vogue for the Picturesque and for forging an English landscaping tradition (with frameable landscap…
8 years, 4 months ago
Is Society Ready For Driverless Cars?
Driverless cars will affect us all profoundly. They will save many lives, destroy many livelihoods and change our behaviour in unexpected ways.
What …
8 years, 4 months ago
Justice For All
During his tenure as Gresham Professor of Law (2012-2016), Geoffrey Nice tackled subjects as diverse as genocide, the law's role in sexual condu…
8 years, 4 months ago
What is Value in Healthcare?
Value is the importance, worth or usefulness of something. In healthcare, it has been argued that the only value that matters is that to the patient.…
8 years, 4 months ago
Are We Alone In The Universe?
The question of whether we are alone in the Milky Way (or in the universe) is one of the most intriguing questions in science and astronomy. Our sola…
8 years, 4 months ago
Shakespeare's London and Ancient Rome
William Shakespeare spent his schooldays learning Latin. When he arrived in London and became an actor and playwright, he discovered a city and a cul…
8 years, 4 months ago