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BBC Radio in the 78 Era (1920-1948)
BBC Radio in the 78 Era (1920-1948)

In 1920, Nellie Melba's singing was transmitted to Europe and Newfoundland via the wireless. In 1922 the BBC began broadcasting, and from the ou…

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Tudor Ambition: Houses of the Boleyn Family
Tudor Ambition: Houses of the Boleyn Family

A family best known for producing one of England's most famous queen consorts started out owning substantial estates in Norfolk before buying, a…

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The Mayflower: A London - Leiden Adventure
The Mayflower: A London - Leiden Adventure

The story of the Mayflower is usually presented as a tale of persecuted Pilgrims crossing the Atlantic in circumstances of grave adversity to inhabit…

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The Family Court in Lockdown

How has lockdown affected the Family Court? Gresham Law Professor Jo Delahunty QC chairs a panel of senior lawyers and journalists discussing the iss…

5 years, 10 months ago

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Leadership Lessons From Lockdown
Leadership Lessons From Lockdown

The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating. But one silver lining has been the tremendous responses from businesses and individual citizens, as we’ve…

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De-radicalisation - Illusion or Reality?
De-radicalisation - Illusion or Reality?

Lord Carlile will discuss the effect of Covid-19 on counter terrorism policy, including suggestions that terrorist organisations have taken advantage…

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Is Populism a Threat to Democracy?
Is Populism a Threat to Democracy?

THE 2020 ANNUAL PROVOST'S LECTURE

What is the history of populism? Has it ever been a force for good?

In this lecture, Sir Richard Evans, Provos…

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William And Mary: The Court Divided
William And Mary: The Court Divided

Like James I, King William III was fundamentally unhappy with the stuffy formality of England’s vast crumbling royal estate. But unlike James, who vi…

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Digital Healthcare: Will the Robot See You Now?
Digital Healthcare: Will the Robot See You Now?

It is commonplace for governments to complain that the cost of healthcare is rising. Various reasons are put forward: some claim that modern medicine…

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The Growth Mindset and the Abundance Mentality
The Growth Mindset and the Abundance Mentality

This talk will explore the "growth mindset", the evidence-based view that talents are developed rather than genetic. It provides practical …

5 years, 11 months ago

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