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Getting to Zero: Michaelmas Term Seminar Series 2009

Bottom billion or bottom zero? Policies for international poverty reduction

Some developing countries have achieved rapid economic growth and poverty reduction while others have stagnated. This talk will review the determinants of success and the prospects for lagging regions to improve performance and eliminate poverty.
Alumni Weekend

Gutenberg and the digital revolution

Bodley's head librarian, Sarah Thomas, talks about the history of the Bodleian Library and the changes that are taking place within it, particularly the digitisation project -creating electronic digital versions of books- currently underway.
Alumni Weekend

Women composers at Oxford: Cinderella (1858-1944) and other role models

In the history of the University, women and music have shared a Cinderella-like status before the 20th Century. In this talk, Dr Wollenberg looks at how women composers have continued to change the face of Oxford music in new ways.
Getting to Zero: Michaelmas Term Seminar Series 2009

Eliminating Nuclear Weapons

The Rt Hon Sir Malcolm Rifkind MP on how, in the 21st century, nuclear weapons pose a greater danger than ever before and their possession is less necessary. The time has come to forge agreement on a process of multilateral disarmament.
Getting to Zero: Michaelmas Term Seminar Series 2009

Zero chance? Aiming for zero in weapons control

These seminars were run by the Oxford Martin School (formerly the James Martin 21st Century School) in association with the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict.
Welcome to Oxford

Gargoyles Unveiled

Nine new gargoyles for the Bodleian Library, Oxford are unveiled. The gargoyles were designed by children as part of the Millennium Myths and Monsters competition.
The Oxford Year

Gargoyles Unveiled

Nine new gargoyles for the Bodleian Library, Oxford are unveiled. The gargoyles were designed by children as part of the Millennium Myths and Monsters competition.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

University Club

The University Club provides social, sporting and hospitality facilities for all staff, post-graduates, alumni and retired staff of the university and associated institutions.
Vice Chancellor's Welcome

Vice Chancellor's Welcome

A welcome message from Professor Andrew Hamilton, Vice Chancellor of the University of Oxford.
Interviews with Oxonians

Peter McDonald on Literature

Summary: Peter McDonald talks about how he became to be interested in Literature, how he became to be an academic at Oxford and what it is like to study literature at Oxford.
The Medtronic Lectures in Biomedical Engineering

Medtronic Lecture 2009

The 2009 Medtronic Lecture in Biomedical Engineering was presented by Professor Roger G. Mark, MD, PhD entitled: "Integrating Data, Models, and Reasoning in Critical Care".
Tower Poetry

Tower Poetry 2008: PDF of all shortlisted entries

A pdf file of all shortlisted entries for the 2008 Christopher Tower Poetry Competition.
Voices from Oxford

Interview with Andrew Goudie, Master of St Cross College

Author of more than 30 books on global warming, Andrew Goudie charts the way forward in present crisis and explains how university research and advice can contribute to solving the problems that face our planet.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Boat Race Naming Ceremony 2009

The 2009 Boat Race naming ceremony.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Introduction to Sport at Oxford

A short introduction to sport at Oxford.
Voices from Oxford

Interview with Frances Cairncross, Rector of Exeter College

Frances Cairncross, Rector of Exeter College and former managing editor of The Economist talks about the role of a College in teaching and research.
St Anne's College

Interview with Frances Cairncross, Rector of Exeter College

Frances Cairncross, Rector of Exeter College and former managing editor of The Economist talks about the role of a College in teaching and research.
Voices from Oxford

Interview with the Vice Chancellor, Dr John Hood

Dr John Hood talks about the impact of the global recession on universities and how they themselves will contribute to the solution. He also presents his vision for the future of higher education.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

What the financial crisis means for Europe

Romano Prodi, past president of the European Commission talks about the financial and economic consequences of the financial crisis for Europe.
Darwin 200

Darwin 200: Dawkins and Harries

Richard Dawkins and former Bishop of Oxford Richard Harries recreate the famous Oxford evolution debate of 1860.

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