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Famous Chords
In this lecture, we shall explore a colourful collection of chords that have all acquired their own special, non-technical names. We will consider th…
3 years ago
Picturesque Engineering: Telford's Highland Roads and Bridges
In partnership with the Fulbright Commission.
In 1819, Thomas Telford and Robert Southey went on a six-week tour of the Scottish Highlands to inspect …
3 years ago
Who Benefited from the British Empire?
Who benefited from the British Empire? In the metropole, did it benefit wealthy landed aristocrats and financiers of the City of London, or did the E…
3 years ago
The End of Life on Earth
Astronomically speaking, there are a number of ways in which life on Earth could be wiped out. For example, a giant asteroid could hit Earth with suc…
3 years ago
Portraits of Native Americans from Pocahontas to Sitting Bull
From 1600 – 1850, artists in England and, later, in North America depicted distinguished Native American tribal leaders, diplomats and warriors to co…
3 years ago
Lungs, Gut, and Skin: Biological Interfaces with the Outside World
We interface with our environment via the air we breathe, the food and water we eat and drink, and through physical contact via our skin.
This lecture…
3 years ago
How Microbes Manipulate Life
Every animal on the planet carries with it an astonishingly diverse microbial zoo – millions of invisible organisms that thrive on the skin and in th…
3 years, 1 month ago
Defeating Digital Viruses: Lessons From the Pandemic
This talk will explore the potential for harnessing the public health framework for addressing online safety and security.
Throughout the COVID pandem…
3 years, 1 month ago
Picturesque Engineering: Telford's Highland Roads and Bridges
In partnership with the Fulbright Commission.
In 1819, Thomas Telford and Robert Southey went on a six-week tour of the Scottish Highlands to inspect …
3 years, 1 month ago
Sleep and Mental Health
In recent years, the links between sleep and mental health have been slowly unravelled. We are beginning to understand that not only does mental heal…
3 years, 1 month ago