Join top scholars for a discussion on the global impact of stage musicals, including issues of translation, cultural adaptation, and industry growth worldwide.
Learn about Versailles’ role in advancing science, featuring astronomical clocks and Louis XV’s rhinoceros, with experts Dr Glyn Morgan and Alexander Collins.
Learn about the 1777 American victory at Saratoga that shocked the world and shifted the War of Independence’s course, with insights from Professor Kevin Weddle.
Enjoy a look back at the favourite demonstrations of the past year, featuring a peek into design processes and highlights from the 2024 CHRISTMAS LECTURES.
A talk on how hidden knowledge gaps in insurance and finance lead to unfair deals and financial crises, and how certain rules meant to fix these can backfire.
This lecture examines the emergence of written laws in ancient societies, using examples like Hammurabi’s code and Greek laws from Crete, and their role in legal philosophy.
Professor Ashley Jackson discusses the impact of WWII on Oxford, sharing narratives and revelations about the city’s transformation into a military hub.
Learn about efforts to electrify London’s grid as a way to cut carbon emissions. Topics include challenges in energy infrastructure and goals for a greener city.
Art historian Christopher Newall gives a tour focusing on Frederic Leighton’s renowned 1859 drawing, ‘Study of a Lemon Tree, Capri’, highlighting its exquisite botanical detail and shading.
Lily Blakely, Ethan Llewellyn, and Jan Blum present their comics about mosh pits, kinky robots, and society’s voyeurism, with a chance to buy signed copies.
Experts discuss the emergence of modern art in Brazil in the early 20th century, highlighting its unique blend of international trends and local cultural influences.
This lecture examines conflicts of interest in finance, focusing on the relationship between investors and fund managers, and how to safeguard your money.
Wendy Moore discusses her book about Vera ‘Jack’ Holme and Evelina Haverfield, who joined forces in love and activism, significantly impacting the suffragette movement and WWI efforts.
Learn about how ‘Hebridean’ sheep from St Kilda influenced early sheep breeds in the North-East Atlantic, through genetic profiles and historical accounts.
Dr Alex Mayhew presents how English soldiers on the Western Front interpreted their experiences during WWI, focusing on survival, meanings, and personal narratives.
Learn how city models capture past, present, and future urban growth, evaluating their accuracy and exploring potential improvements for planning and development.
A live recording with hosts Alex Hemingway and Kate Dooley, joined by experts to discuss the rich history and behind-the-scenes of televised lectures, including favourite demos and bloopers.
A lecture on the historical shift from public to private ownership of utilities and the debate on reverting to public ownership amid modern challenges.
Learn about how Space Popular blends the physical and digital to shape our environment. The talk includes a panel with Shumi Bose, focusing on contemporary storytelling and climate discussions.
Jessica Meyer discusses the advanced medical techniques during WWI that improved soldier care, highlighting the RAMC’s role and innovations like motor ambulances.
This lecture examines how rising house prices have nearly doubled household wealth and widened the wealth gap, especially affecting younger generations.
Join Matt Greenwell to learn about the high diversity of tree species in the tropics, the role of natural enemies, and the challenges of rainforest research.
Learn about the 19th-century shift in British perception from ancient gods embodying human traits to a horned deity symbolising wild nature and personal freedom.
Learn about the craftsmanship of 17th- and 18th-century furniture, from hidden compartments to colourful interiors, guided by expert Julia van Zandvoort.
Artists, activists, and academics discuss the impact of climate injustice on indigenous and diasporic groups, aiming for a vision of accountable environmental justice.
Pooja Swali sheds light on ancient DNA, exploring how old diseases spread and their impacts on human life and health, helping us understand modern diseases better.
Uncover how scientists trace human ancestry and movements with ancient DNA, and demystify historical diseases to understand their impacts on past civilizations.
This lecture addresses the role and controversies of carbon credit markets in achieving net-zero emissions and scrutinises the notion of ‘unavoidable’ emissions.
A trio discusses urban gardens’ role in mental well-being, the history and impact of their Chelsea Flower Show garden, which underscores nature’s soothing effects.
Celebrate the iconic ‘Jane’ comic strip with an evening including a display of original art, rare items, and the first public airing of a Jane radio show excerpt in 80 years.
Learn about tailored training methods, tech advances, and holistic approaches for elite wheelchair athletes to boost performance and equipment interaction.
Artists discuss their vision for a theatrical production inspired by Truku culture, incorporating tribal ballads and rituals, followed by an audience Q&A.
