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1 Creative Commons Value of Humanities Lecture 6: For it's own sake Sixth and final lecture First lecture in the Value of Humanities series in which Professor Helen Small discusses the philosophical idea of intrinsic value, or the humanities as valuable for its own sake 0:40:41 Helen Small 13 May 2013
2 Creative Commons Value of Humanities Lecture 5: Democracy Needs Us: The Gadfly Argument for the Humanities Fifth lecture in the Value of Humanities series in which Professor Helen Small discusses the idea that a flourishing democracy needs the Humanities 0:50:13 Helen Small 13 May 2013
3 Creative Commons Value of Humanities Lecture 4: Socrates Dissatisfied: The Humanities' Contribution to Happiness Fourth lecture in the Value of Humanities series in which Professor Helen Small discusses the Humanities' contribution to happiness 0:51:10 Helen Small 13 May 2013
4 Creative Commons Value of Humanities Lecture 3: Use and Usefulness First lecture in the Value of Humanities series in which Professor Helen Small discusses the ideas of use and usefulness in the context of the value of the humanities 0:43:26 Helen Small 13 May 2013
5 Creative Commons Value of Humanities Lecture 2: Distinction from other Disciplines Second lecture in the Value of Humanities series in which Professor Helen Small discusses how the humanities is distinct from other academic disciplines 0:58:59 Helen Small 13 May 2013
6 Creative Commons Value of Humanities Lecture 1: Overview and Political Contextualization First lecture in the Value of Humanities series in which Professor Helen Small discusses the broad political and social context in which to place these lectures. 0:49:10 Helen Small 13 May 2013
7 Adventures with Hercules Dr Llewelyn Morgan gives a talk for the Classics Open Day, held on 16th March 2013 0:29:03 Llewelyn Morgan 10 Apr 2013
8 To boldly go: Greek exploration from wife-eaters to counting cows Dr Katherine Clarke gives a talk for the Classics Open Day, held on 15th March 2013 0:27:48 Katherine Clarke 10 Apr 2013
9 Creative Commons 3.6 Leveraging Social Science Tools to Understand the Digital Humanities Dr Eric Meyer (Research Fellow, Oxford Internet Institute) delivers part 6/7 of the lecture "How has technology transformed access and dissemination?". 0:13:31 Eric Meyer 18 Feb 2013
10 Creative Commons 1.2 Humanities at Oxford University and How Important Cultural Heritage as a Theme Is Professor Shearer West (Head of the Humanities Division) delivers part 2/6 of the lecture "What can the University contribute and how can it benefit?" 0:04:28 Shearer West 18 Feb 2013
11 Developing and disseminating effective psychological therapies for anxiety disorders: science, policy and economics. David M Clark (Oxford University) delivers a lecture at the third Calleva Research Symposium on Evolution and Human Science on 27 October 2012. 0:48:47 David M Clark 04 Dec 2012
12 A social neuroscience perspective on adolescent risk-taking Laurence Steinberg (Temple University) delivers a lecture at the third Calleva Research Symposium on Evolution and Human Science on 27 October 2012. 0:55:53 Laurence Steinberg 04 Dec 2012
13 Social networks and evolution Nicholas Christakis (Harvard University) delivers a lecture at the third Calleva Research Symposium on Evolution and Human Science on 27 October 2012. 0:53:39 Nicholas Christakis 04 Dec 2012
14 Creative Commons European authors and Russian nuns. An Enlightened girl takes a monastic oath 8/8. Andrei Zorin (Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages, Oxford) delivers a talk for "Was there a Russian Enlightenment?", a one-day seminar held at Ertegun House, Oxford in November 2012. 0:35:37 Andrei Zorin 03 Dec 2012
15 Creative Commons Intervention in space and affirmation of self: the ethics of improvement 7/8. Andreas Schönle (Queen Mary, University of London) delivers a talk for "Was there a Russian Enlightenment?", a one-day seminar held at Ertegun House, Oxford in November 2012. 0:34:00 Andreas Schönle 03 Dec 2012
16 Creative Commons How Should Theatre Work? The Question of Audience 6/8. Alexei Evstratov (Université Paris-Sorbonne) delivers a talk for "Was there a Russian Enlightenment?", a one-day seminar held at Ertegun House, Oxford in November 2012. 0:33:02 Alexei Evstratov 03 Dec 2012
17 Creative Commons The Enlightenment in the Correspondence of Catherine the Great and Friedrich Melchior Grimm 5/8. Kelsey Rubin-Detlev (Ertegun House, Oxford) delivers a talk for "Was there a Russian Enlightenment?", a one-day seminar held at Ertegun House, Oxford in November 2012. 0:30:01 Kelsey Rubin-Detlev 03 Dec 2012
18 Creative Commons Voltaire in St Petersburg: The Voltaire Library and the Marginalia Project 4/8. Gillian Pink (Voltaire Foundation, Oxford) delivers a talk for "Was there a Russian Enlightenment?", a one-day seminar held at Ertegun House, Oxford in November 2012. 0:30:45 Gillian Pink 03 Dec 2012
19 Creative Commons Picking over the pieces, or Diderot in St. Petersburg: Zeitgeist? accident? or one more bit in a puzzle? 3/8. Marian Hobson (Queen Mary, University of London) delivers a talk for "Was there a Russian Enlightenment?", a one-day seminar held at Ertegun House, Oxford in November 2012. 0:43:41 Marian Hobson 03 Dec 2012
20 Creative Commons Religious dogma versus scientific progress: Enlightenment issues in 18th c. Russia 2/8. Alexander Iosad (Cantemir Institute, Oxford) delivers a talk for "Was there a Russian Enlightenment?", a one-day seminar held at Ertegun House, Oxford in November 2012. 0:29:35 Alexander Iosad 03 Dec 2012
21 Creative Commons Was there a Russian Enlightenment? What's the problem and why does it matter? 1/8. Andrew Kahn (Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages, Oxford) delivers a talk for "Was there a Russian Enlightenment?", a one-day seminar held at Ertegun House, Oxford in November 2012. 0:25:42 Andrew Kahn 03 Dec 2012
22 The Triumph of the Humanities Michael S. Malone, journalist, bestselling author, and one of the world's best known technology writers challenges the notion that the humanities are facing a crisis. 0:28:20 Michael S. Malone 25 Oct 2012
23 Creative Commons Christopher Brown and Malcom Rogers in conversation Malcolm Rogers and Dr Brown, the Director of the Ashmolean Museum, will discuss and compare their experiences of overseeing the extensive renovations of the Ashmolean Museum and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. 1:13:15 Christopher Brown, Malcom Rogers 19 Jun 2012
24 Creative Commons Malcolm Rogers: The Art Museum in the 21st Century Malcolm Rogers (Ann and Graham Gund Director, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston) delivers a lecture as Visiting Professor in Museums Galleries and Libraries. 1:01:25 Malcolm Rogers 19 Jun 2012
25 Creative Commons The Holocaust, Narrative and Remembrance - Part Two Part 2/2. Workshop with Prof Dan Stone (RHUL), Paul Salmons (the IOE's Centre for Holocaust Education) and Prof Mark Roseman (Indiana University). 0:49:56 Dan Stone, Paul Salmons, Mark Roseman 19 Jun 2012
26 Creative Commons The Holocaust, Narrative and Remembrance - Part One Part 1/2. Workshop with with Prof Dan Stone (RHUL), Paul Salmons (the IOE's Centre for Holocaust Education) and Prof Mark Roseman (Indiana University). 1:19:52 Dan Stone, Paul Salmons, Mark Roseman 19 Jun 2012
27 Creative Commons Saul Friedländer in conversation A discussion forum on writing Holocaust history with Prof Jane Caplan (St Antony's College, Oxford), Prof Mark Roseman (Indiana University) and Prof Nicholas Stargardt (Magdalen College, Oxford). 1:27:13 Saul Friedländer, Jane Caplan, Mark Roseman, Nicholas Stargardt 19 Jun 2012
28 Creative Commons Saul Friedländer: Trends in the historiography of the Holocaust Professor Saul Friedländer delivers a lecture as the inaugural Humanitas Visiting Professor in Historiography. 1:11:46 Saul Friedländer 19 Jun 2012
29 Creative Commons Masterclass - Climate Change: Justice and Benefit Final of four masterclass sessions on Economic Thought. With Professor John Broome (White's Professor of Moral Philosophy at Oxford University). 1:13:09 John Broome 18 Jun 2012
30 Creative Commons Sir Partha Dasgupta: Masterclass - The Idea of Personhood in Intergenerational Well-Being Second of four masterclass sessions on Economic Thought. With Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta (inaugural Humanitas Visiting Professor in Economic Thought). 0:58:58 Partha Dasgupta 18 Jun 2012
31 Creative Commons Sir Partha Dasgupta: Masterclass - Discounting Climate Change First of four masterclass sessions on Economic Thought. With Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta (inaugural Humanitas Visiting Professor in Economic Thought). 1:01:18 Partha Dasgupta 18 Jun 2012
32 Creative Commons Sir Partha Dasgupta: The Ethics of Intergenerational Distribution Inaugural lecture by Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta, Humanitas Visiting Professor in Economic Thought. 1:02:47 Partha Dasgupta 18 Jun 2012
33 Joseph Volpe: Opera - past, present and future. Joseph Volpe (Humanitas Visiting Professor in Opera Studies) in conversation with William Conner (former Director of Development for the San Fransisco Opera). 1:14:47 Joseph Volpe, William Conner 18 Jun 2012
34 Joseph Volpe: Whither Opera in the 21st Century? Inaugural address by Joseph Volpe, Visiting Professor in Opera Studies. 1:02:28 Joseph Volpe 18 Jun 2012
35 Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks: Symposium - Making Space (does the Judaic model make sense in Christianity and Islam?) Symposium following the lectures delivered by Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks (Visiting Professor in Interfaith Studies 2011-2012) on the subject of 'Making Space: A Jewish Theology of the Other'. 1:55:53 Jonathan Sacks, Janet Soskice, Abdou Filali-Ansari, Guy Stroumsa 24 Apr 2012
36 Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks: The face of the other - the curious nature of biblical narrative Third of three lectures delivered by Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks (Visiting Professor in Interfaith Studies 2011-2012) on the subject of 'Making Space: A Jewish Theology of the Other'. 1:17:11 Jonathan Sacks 24 Apr 2012
37 Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks: Truth and translatability Second of three lectures delivered by Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks (Visiting Professor in Interfaith Studies 2011-2012) on the subject of 'Making Space: A Jewish Theology of the Other'. 1:18:40 Jonathan Sacks 24 Apr 2012
38 Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks: After Babel - A Jewish theology of interfaith First of three lectures delivered by Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks (Visiting Professor in Interfaith Studies 2011-2012) on the subject of 'Making Space: A Jewish Theology of the Other'. 1:03:33 Jonathan Sacks 24 Apr 2012
39 Vanessa Redgrave: Speak What We Feel Not What We Ought To Say - (Part 2.2) Antony and Cleopatra Vanessa Redgrave (Humanitas Visiting Professor in Drama 2011-2012) delivers the second of two lectures focused on the theme of Theatre and Politics. 1:17:18 Vanessa Redgrave 24 Apr 2012
40 Vanessa Redgrave: Speak What We Feel Not What We Ought To Say - (Part 2.1) Antony and Cleopatra Vanessa Redgrave (Humanitas Visiting Professor in Drama 2011-2012) delivers the second of two lectures focused on the theme of Theatre and Politics. 1:22:23 Vanessa Redgrave 24 Apr 2012
41 Vanessa Redgrave: Speak What We Feel Not What We Ought To Say - (Part 1.2) King Lear - Panel Discussion Panel discussion following Vanessa Redgrave's first lecture focused on the theme of Theatre and Politics. 0:58:25 Vanessa Redgrave, Carlo Nero, Fred Harrison, Robert Holtom 24 Apr 2012
42 Vanessa Redgrave: Speak What We Feel Not What We Ought To Say - (Part 1.1) King Lear Vanessa Redgrave (Humanitas Visiting Professor in Drama 2011-2012) delivers the first of two lectures focused on the theme of Theatre and Politics. 1:06:03 Vanessa Redgrave 24 Apr 2012
43 The nature of human beings and the question of their ultimate origin The Archbishop of Canterbury, Prof. Richard Dawkins and Sir Anthony Kenny took part in a discussion titled "The nature of human beings and the question of their ultimate origin". Held at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford in Feb 2012. 1:28:16 Richard Dawkins, Rowan Williams, Anthony Kenny 28 Feb 2012
44 The Limits of Science Lord Rees of Ludlow delivers the 2011 Romanes Lecture. 0:54:14 Martin Rees 31 Jan 2012
45 Creative Commons Symposium on the Future of Airport Capacity Symposium with Lord Foster, Huw Thomas, Louise Congdon, Dr Richard Broderick and Chris Moores. Chaired by Professor David Banister 1:58:58 Lord Foster, Huw Thomas, Louise Congdon, Richard Broderick 21 Dec 2011
46 Global Humanities Showcase Shearer West, Rana Mitter, Helen Wanatabe-O'Kelly and Eugene Rogan give presentations showcasing the research being done in the Oxford Humanities Division 0:49:11 Shearer West, Rana Mitter, Helen Wanatabe-O'Kelly, Eugene Rogan 05 Oct 2011
47 Creative Commons The Value of Humanities: Then and Now Dr Helen Small gives a talk for the Oxford Humanities Research Showcase conference 0:13:40 Helen Small 24 Aug 2011
48 Creative Commons Muslim Zion: Pakistan and Israel, twin religious states/Politics of Al-Qaeda Dr Faisal Devji gives a talk for the Oxford Humanities Research Showcase conference held on the 11th July 2011 0:09:16 Faisal Devji 24 Aug 2011
49 Creative Commons Humanities in Partnership withe Science: The World of Art on the Web Professor Donna Kurtz gives a talk for the Oxford Humanities Research Showcase conference held on 11th July 2011 0:12:32 Donna Kurtz 24 Aug 2011
50 Beyond Two Cultures: Digital Humanities Professor John Coleman gives a talk for the Oxford Humanities Research Showcase conference held on 11th July 2011 0:08:36 John Coleman 24 Aug 2011
51 Creative Commons Mindreading: From Neuroimaging to the Philosophy of Mind Dr Timothy Baines, Oxford, gives a talk for the Oxford Humanities Research Showcase conference on 11th July 2011 0:10:02 Timothy Bayne 24 Aug 2011
52 Creative Commons Per Capita Growth in the Roman Economy Professor Andrew Wilson, University of Oxford, showcases his research in the Ancient Roman Economy as part of the Oxford Humanities Research showcase 0:10:54 Andrew Wilson 24 Aug 2011
53 The museums and the artist A symposium with Glenn D. Lowry, Thomas Struth (Artist), Neil MacGregor (Director, The British Museum) and Penelope Curtis (Director, Tate Britain) held at the Said Business School on 5th May 2011 1:02:02 Glenn D. Lowry, Thomas Struth, Neil MacGregor, Penelope Curtis 08 Jun 2011
54 The abodes of the muses: theorising the modern art museum Glenn D. Lowry, Director of the Museum of Modern Art, New York, gives a talk on Museums for the Humanitas - Visiting Professorships at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge series 1:02:17 Glenn D Lowry 06 Jun 2011
55 Creative Commons The Authorised Version in Modern Literature: David and Job get makeovers Prof Terence Wright (Newcastle University) gives the fourth lecture in the Manifold Greatness; The King James Bible 1611-2011 lecture series held at Corpus Christi College 0:52:23 Terrence Wright 14 Mar 2011
56 Creative Commons This book of starres': biblical constellations in the poetry of Herbert and Vaughan Prof Helen Wilcox (Bangor University) gives the third lecture in the Manifold Greatness" Oxford Celebrations of the King James Bible 1611-2011 lecture series held at Corpus Christi College 1:02:13 Helen Wilcox 14 Mar 2011
57 Neurosociety part 4: Constucting and reading neuroimages Kelly Joyce and Patricia Pisters give talks for the Neurosociety conference on the subject of reading neuroimages, MRI scans and how they are perceived and interpreted in films and popular culture. Chaired by Paul Martin 0:57:25 Kelly Joyce, Patricia Pisters, Paul Martin 10 Mar 2011
58 Constucting and reading neuroimages Kelly Joyce and Patricia Pisters give talks for the Neurosociety conference on the subject of reading neuroimages, MRI scans and how they are perceived and interpreted in films and popular culture. Chaired by Paul Martin 0:57:25 Kelly Joyce, Patricia Pisters, Paul Martin 10 Mar 2011
59 Introduction to Indian Literature in translation Professor Boehmer gives a short talk on her current research on Indian Literature in English, looking at the Post-Colonial world of literature and gives an introduction to studying World Literature in the Humanities Division 0:10:21 Elleke Boehmer 30 Apr 2009
60 Introduction to Studying the History and Politics of China Dr Rana Mitter talks about his cutting edge research in China and gives an introduction to studying the history and politics of China, a new and exciting field of research within the Humanities division 0:12:21 Rana Mitter 29 Apr 2009
61 Politics and Popular Poetry in the Arab World Professor Clive Holes gives a short talk on Arabic popular poetry; a medium of social satire and cultural criticism that is as important in Arabic culture as much as Social satire is in British culture. He also reads three translations of political poetry 0:12:06 Clive Holes 29 Apr 2009
# Episode Title Description Duration People Date
1 Creative Commons 3.6 Leveraging Social Science Tools to Understand the Digital Humanities Dr Eric Meyer (Research Fellow, Oxford Internet Institute) delivers part 6/7 of the lecture "How has technology transformed access and dissemination?". 0:13:46 Eric Meyer 18 Feb 2013
2 Creative Commons Lecture 3: Leveraging Social Science Tools to Understand the Digital Humanities In this talk Dr Meyer talks about leveraging social science tools to understand the digital humanities 0:13:46 Eric Meyer 18 Feb 2013
3 Creative Commons 1.2 Humanities at Oxford University and How Important Cultural Heritage as a Theme Is Professor Shearer West (Head of the Humanities Division) delivers part 2/6 of the lecture "What can the University contribute and how can it benefit?" 0:04:43 Shearer West 18 Feb 2013
4 Creative Commons Lecture 1: Humanities at Oxford University and how important cultural heritage as a theme is In this talk Professor Shearer talks about Humanities at Oxford University and how important cultural heritage as a theme is. 0:04:43 Shearer West 18 Feb 2013
5 Creative Commons Christopher Brown and Malcom Rogers in conversation Malcolm Rogers and Dr Brown, the Director of the Ashmolean Museum, will discuss and compare their experiences of overseeing the extensive renovations of the Ashmolean Museum and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. 1:13:15 Christopher Brown, Malcom Rogers 19 Jun 2012
6 Creative Commons Malcolm Rogers: The Art Museum in the 21st Century Malcolm Rogers (Ann and Graham Gund Director, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston) delivers a lecture as Visiting Professor in Museums Galleries and Libraries. 1:01:25 Malcolm Rogers 19 Jun 2012
7 Creative Commons The Holocaust, Narrative and Remembrance - Part Two Part 2/2. Workshop with Prof Dan Stone (RHUL), Paul Salmons (the IOE's Centre for Holocaust Education) and Prof Mark Roseman (Indiana University). 0:49:56 Dan Stone, Paul Salmons, Mark Roseman 19 Jun 2012
8 Creative Commons The Holocaust, Narrative and Remembrance - Part One Part 1/2. Workshop with with Prof Dan Stone (RHUL), Paul Salmons (the IOE's Centre for Holocaust Education) and Prof Mark Roseman (Indiana University). 1:19:52 Dan Stone, Paul Salmons, Mark Roseman 19 Jun 2012
9 Creative Commons Saul Friedländer in conversation A discussion forum on writing Holocaust history with Prof Jane Caplan (St Antony's College, Oxford), Prof Mark Roseman (Indiana University) and Prof Nicholas Stargardt (Magdalen College, Oxford). 1:27:13 Saul Friedländer, Jane Caplan, Mark Roseman, Nicholas Stargardt 19 Jun 2012
10 Creative Commons Saul Friedländer: Trends in the historiography of the Holocaust Professor Saul Friedländer delivers a lecture as the inaugural Humanitas Visiting Professor in Historiography. 1:11:46 Saul Friedländer 19 Jun 2012
11 Creative Commons Masterclass - Climate Change: Justice and Benefit Final of four masterclass sessions on Economic Thought. With Professor John Broome (White's Professor of Moral Philosophy at Oxford University). 1:13:09 John Broome 18 Jun 2012
12 Creative Commons Sir Partha Dasgupta: Masterclass - The Idea of Personhood in Intergenerational Well-Being Second of four masterclass sessions on Economic Thought. With Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta (inaugural Humanitas Visiting Professor in Economic Thought). 0:58:58 Partha Dasgupta 18 Jun 2012
13 Creative Commons Sir Partha Dasgupta: Masterclass - Discounting Climate Change First of four masterclass sessions on Economic Thought. With Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta (inaugural Humanitas Visiting Professor in Economic Thought). 1:01:18 Partha Dasgupta 18 Jun 2012
14 Creative Commons Sir Partha Dasgupta: The Ethics of Intergenerational Distribution Inaugural lecture by Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta, Humanitas Visiting Professor in Economic Thought. 1:02:47 Partha Dasgupta 18 Jun 2012
15 Joseph Volpe: Opera - past, present and future. Joseph Volpe (Humanitas Visiting Professor in Opera Studies) in conversation with William Conner (former Director of Development for the San Fransisco Opera). 1:14:47 Joseph Volpe, William Conner 18 Jun 2012
16 Joseph Volpe: Whither Opera in the 21st Century? Inaugural address by Joseph Volpe, Visiting Professor in Opera Studies. 1:02:28 Joseph Volpe 18 Jun 2012
17 Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks: Symposium - Making Space (does the Judaic model make sense in Christianity and Islam?) Symposium following the lectures delivered by Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks (Visiting Professor in Interfaith Studies 2011-2012) on the subject of 'Making Space: A Jewish Theology of the Other'. 1:55:53 Jonathan Sacks, Janet Soskice, Abdou Filali-Ansari, Guy Stroumsa 24 Apr 2012
18 Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks: The face of the other - the curious nature of biblical narrative Third of three lectures delivered by Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks (Visiting Professor in Interfaith Studies 2011-2012) on the subject of 'Making Space: A Jewish Theology of the Other'. 1:17:11 Jonathan Sacks 24 Apr 2012
19 Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks: Truth and translatability Second of three lectures delivered by Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks (Visiting Professor in Interfaith Studies 2011-2012) on the subject of 'Making Space: A Jewish Theology of the Other'. 1:18:40 Jonathan Sacks 24 Apr 2012
20 Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks: After Babel - A Jewish theology of interfaith First of three lectures delivered by Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks (Visiting Professor in Interfaith Studies 2011-2012) on the subject of 'Making Space: A Jewish Theology of the Other'. 1:03:33 Jonathan Sacks 24 Apr 2012
21 Vanessa Redgrave: Speak What We Feel Not What We Ought To Say - (Part 2.2) Antony and Cleopatra Vanessa Redgrave (Humanitas Visiting Professor in Drama 2011-2012) delivers the second of two lectures focused on the theme of Theatre and Politics. 1:17:18 Vanessa Redgrave 24 Apr 2012
22 Vanessa Redgrave: Speak What We Feel Not What We Ought To Say - (Part 2.1) Antony and Cleopatra Vanessa Redgrave (Humanitas Visiting Professor in Drama 2011-2012) delivers the second of two lectures focused on the theme of Theatre and Politics. 1:22:23 Vanessa Redgrave 24 Apr 2012
23 Vanessa Redgrave: Speak What We Feel Not What We Ought To Say - (Part 1.2) King Lear - Panel Discussion Panel discussion following Vanessa Redgrave's first lecture focused on the theme of Theatre and Politics. 0:58:25 Vanessa Redgrave, Carlo Nero, Fred Harrison, Robert Holtom 24 Apr 2012
24 Vanessa Redgrave: Speak What We Feel Not What We Ought To Say - (Part 1.1) King Lear Vanessa Redgrave (Humanitas Visiting Professor in Drama 2011-2012) delivers the first of two lectures focused on the theme of Theatre and Politics. 1:06:03 Vanessa Redgrave 24 Apr 2012
25 The nature of human beings and the question of their ultimate origin The Archbishop of Canterbury, Prof. Richard Dawkins and Sir Anthony Kenny took part in a discussion titled "The nature of human beings and the question of their ultimate origin". Held at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford in Feb 2012. 1:28:16 Richard Dawkins, Rowan Williams, Anthony Kenny 28 Feb 2012
26 The Limits of Science Lord Rees of Ludlow delivers the 2011 Romanes Lecture. 0:54:14 Martin Rees 31 Jan 2012
27 Creative Commons Symposium on the Future of Airport Capacity Symposium with Lord Foster, Huw Thomas, Louise Congdon, Dr Richard Broderick and Chris Moores. Chaired by Professor David Banister 1:58:58 Lord Foster, Huw Thomas, Louise Congdon, Richard Broderick 21 Dec 2011
28 Global Humanities Showcase Shearer West, Rana Mitter, Helen Wanatabe-O'Kelly and Eugene Rogan give presentations showcasing the research being done in the Oxford Humanities Division 0:49:11 Shearer West, Rana Mitter, Helen Wanatabe-O'Kelly, Eugene Rogan 05 Oct 2011
29 Creative Commons The Value of Humanities: Then and Now Dr Helen Small gives a talk for the Oxford Humanities Research Showcase conference 0:13:40 Helen Small 24 Aug 2011
30 Creative Commons Muslim Zion: Pakistan and Israel, twin religious states/Politics of Al-Qaeda Dr Faisal Devji gives a talk for the Oxford Humanities Research Showcase conference held on the 11th July 2011 0:09:16 Faisal Devji 24 Aug 2011
31 Creative Commons Humanities in Partnership withe Science: The World of Art on the Web Professor Donna Kurtz gives a talk for the Oxford Humanities Research Showcase conference held on 11th July 2011 0:12:32 Donna Kurtz 24 Aug 2011
32 Beyond Two Cultures: Digital Humanities Professor John Coleman gives a talk for the Oxford Humanities Research Showcase conference held on 11th July 2011 0:08:36 John Coleman 24 Aug 2011
33 Creative Commons Mindreading: From Neuroimaging to the Philosophy of Mind Dr Timothy Baines, Oxford, gives a talk for the Oxford Humanities Research Showcase conference on 11th July 2011 0:10:02 Timothy Bayne 24 Aug 2011
34 Creative Commons Per Capita Growth in the Roman Economy Professor Andrew Wilson, University of Oxford, showcases his research in the Ancient Roman Economy as part of the Oxford Humanities Research showcase 0:10:54 Andrew Wilson 24 Aug 2011
35 The museums and the artist A symposium with Glenn D. Lowry, Thomas Struth (Artist), Neil MacGregor (Director, The British Museum) and Penelope Curtis (Director, Tate Britain) held at the Said Business School on 5th May 2011 1:02:02 Glenn D. Lowry, Thomas Struth, Neil MacGregor, Penelope Curtis 08 Jun 2011
36 The abodes of the muses: theorising the modern art museum Glenn D. Lowry, Director of the Museum of Modern Art, New York, gives a talk on Museums for the Humanitas - Visiting Professorships at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge series 1:02:17 Glenn D Lowry 06 Jun 2011
37 Creative Commons The Authorised Version in Modern Literature: David and Job get makeovers Prof Terence Wright (Newcastle University) gives the fourth lecture in the Manifold Greatness; The King James Bible 1611-2011 lecture series held at Corpus Christi College 0:52:23 Terrence Wright 14 Mar 2011
38 Creative Commons This book of starres': biblical constellations in the poetry of Herbert and Vaughan Prof Helen Wilcox (Bangor University) gives the third lecture in the Manifold Greatness" Oxford Celebrations of the King James Bible 1611-2011 lecture series held at Corpus Christi College 1:02:13 Helen Wilcox 14 Mar 2011
# Episode Title Description People Date
1 Creative Commons Value of Humanities Lecture 1: Overview and Political Contextualization: Reading List Reading List for Value of Humanities lecture 1 Helen Small 13 May 2013
2 The Limits of Science (Transcript) Transcript of Lord Rees of Ludlow's 2011 Romanes Lecture. Martin Rees 31 Jan 2012
3 The Limits of Science (Transcript) Transcript of Lord Rees of Ludlow's 2011 Romanes Lecture. Martin Rees 31 Jan 2012