Podcasts

Five Years of Summer Scientist Week

debs.storey@nottingham.ac.uk (Debs Storey) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:25:00 GMT

In this video we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Summer Scientist Week.

Wollaton Library Collection Ep.2: Conservation

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (Robert Pearce) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:29:00 GMT

In this, the second video in the Wollaton series, Robert Pearce (Conservator) explains the difficulty and importance of preserving these manuscripts and books for the future. A Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) award enabled Manuscripts and Special Collections to conserve, catalogue and provide access to the remains of the Collection.

Wollaton Library Collection Ep.3 Digitisation

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (Mark Bentley) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:32:00 GMT

In this, the third video in the Wollaton series, Mark Bentley (Scanning Technician, Manuscripts and Special Collections) explains the process of digitising manuscripts and books, both to protect them and to make their contents as widely accessible as possible.

Wollaton Library Collection Ep.4: The Manuscripts

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (Kathryn Summerwill) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:34:00 GMT

In this, the fourth video in the Wollaton series, Kathryn Summerwill (Assistant Archivist) takes you on a tour of the manuscripts and books in the collection and reveals some of their stories. A Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) award enabled Manuscripts and Special Collections to conserve, catalogue and provide access to the remains of the Collection

Wollaton Library Collection Ep.1 - Introduction

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (Dorothy Johnston) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:20:00 GMT

In this video Dr Dorothy Johnston (Keeper of Manuscripts & Special Collections) introduces this project to conserve and make available to the public, some rare items in the Wollaton Library Collection, at The University of Nottingham For more information on the project please visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/mss

50 year on - Dr Stewart Adams on discovering ibuprofen

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:52:00 GMT

This year is the 50th anniversary of the discovery of ibuprofen - a drug discovered by Dr Stewart Adams at the Boots Nottingham laboratories in 1961. The Nottingham connection is in fact even deeper. Dr Adams studied pharmacology at the University of Nottingham where he graduated in 1945, and where he was subsequently made an honorary D.Sc. In this interview for the BBC, Dr Adams describes how he made the discovery, and what the impact of the drug has been around the world.

Backstage at the New Theatre: Bed

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:24:00 GMT

This week the New Theatre students are in bed - Jim Cartwright's 'Bed' to be precise. Go backstage as they bring this imaginative play to life.

Backstage at New Theatre: The Hothouse by Harold Pinter

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:50:00 GMT

This week we're on the set of The Hothouse, by Harold Pinter. For more info on the New Theatre and tickets, please visit www.newtheatre.org.uk

Backstage at New Theatre: Look Back in Anger by John Osborne

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT

This week we're backstage on the set of Look Back in Anger by John Osborne.

Impact: The Nottingham Experience - New Theatre

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:06:00 GMT

In this video we go behind the scenes at New Theatre, the only student-run theatre in England. In its 43-year history, it has continually pushed boundaries and nurtured its members’ skills to achieve creative excellence. To find out more about this and other projects please visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/impactcampaign

The Nottingham Life Cycle Daily: Did we remember the VC's bike?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:25:00 GMT

Join our team on their fundraising ride from John O'Groats to Land's End. In this, the first of the Nottingham Life Cycle Daily videos, Gavin Scott makes sure they've packed everything.

Award winning Politics lecturers

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:31:00 GMT

In this video we meet Drs Sue Pryce and Gulshan Khan, who have both scooped top national teaching awards from the Political Studies Association.

Backstage with Gallery 47 at Splendour Music Festival

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:40:00 GMT

Watch Gallery 47 in action at the recent Splendour Music Festival, held at Wollaton Park in Nottingham. Gallery 47 (Jack Peachey) is a recent graduate of the University and a rising star in the music scene. For more information on his music check out www.gallery47official.com

Kicking homophobia out of football

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:31:00 GMT

In this video we go behind the scenes at the recent Justin Campaign event, hosted at the University, by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual and Questioning staff network (LGBTQ).

The Justin event is held in memory of Justin Fashanu, a talented, openly gay professional footballer, who committed suicide after being forced out of the game because of his sexuality.

A bird's-eye-view of our UK campuses

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:35:00 GMT

Get a unique view of our campuses in the latest podcast, in which we take to the skies over University Park, Jubilee Campus and Sutton Bonington.

Does globalisation still work?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (Martin Wolf) — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:47:00 GMT

In this podcast, The Financial Times' Chief Economic Editor and Associate Editor Martin Wolf asks whether globalisation still works. We caught up with him ahead of his public lecture at the launch of two university research priority groups (Integrating Global Society and Science, and Technology and Society.

Colour bathing in the Luminarium

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:04:00 GMT

The Luminarium's back, and you're invited to a sneak peek. This amazing structure, made by Architects of Air is something to see. It's open to the public until Sunday 5 June 2011.

Student midwives on tour: Tanzania 2011

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Fri, 13 May 2011 17:28:00 GMT

Five student midwives put their knowledge to the test when they visited Tanzania as part of their nursing elective in March 2011, thanks to a grant of £7,500 from the University of Nottingham's Annual Fund.

Philosophy club

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Fri, 13 May 2011 14:08:00 GMT

Children should be seen and not heard...but who says? A Philosophy academic is challenging the old adage by teaching primary school children to argue and to think for themselves.

The day Sir Paul McCartney dropped by unannounced

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Fri, 13 May 2011 13:23:00 GMT

In this video former Wings guitarist Henry McCullough returns to The University of Nottingham with the BBC's One Show, nearly 40 years after one of rock's most surprising debut gigs.
Students on campus refused to believe that former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney and his new band Wings had turned up at the Students' Union in an old van to play a gig in the early spring of 1972.

Backstage at The New Theatre Ep7: Rope

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Wed, 11 May 2011 11:25:00 GMT

In this video we go backstage on the set of 'Rope' by Patrick Hamilton, a thriller later made famous by Alfred Hitchcock.

New book on the BNP: Not all jobs and houses

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (Dr Matt Goodwin) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:56:00 GMT

In this podcast Dr Matthew Goodwin, talks about his reasons for writing a book on the BNP, the methodology and what it tells us about the far right and British politics.

Dr Matthew Goodwin is a lecturer in the School of Politics and International Relations, whose forthcoming book, The New British Fascism: Rise of the BNP , is published by Routledge on May 5th. Follow him on Twitter here.

Backstage with Alistair McGowan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:18:00 GMT

Backstage visits the set of Oleanna at Lakeside Arts Centre for a chat with the play's stars Alistair McGowan and Clare Foster. Oleanna, which has its run at Lakeside Arts Centre in April is widely regarded as David Mamet's most controversial work. For more info visit www.lakesidearts.org.uk

China Daily focus on our campus in Ningbo, China

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (DJ Clark) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:56:00 GMT

In this video Professor Nick Miles, Provost and CEO of the University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, talks to the China Daily about the growth of the University and future plans. Video by DJ Clark.

AV much ado about nothing?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:54:00 GMT

In this podcast Professor Steven Fielding cuts to the heart of the debate and furore surrounding the AV referendum.

Backstage at The New Theatre Ep 6: The Lonesome West

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:16:00 GMT

This week we're on the set of the anarchic and hilarious The Lonesome West by Martin McDonagh. The New Theatre is the only student-run theatre company in the UK. www.newtheatre.org.uk

Is there a future for trade unions

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:08:00 GMT

In this podcast Professor Andreas Bieler looks ahead to the planned TUC demonstrations against cuts in the public sector, and asks if the unions have a chance of forcing u-turns.

Backstage at the New Theatre Ep 4: A View from the Bridge

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:28:00 GMT

This week we visit the set of Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge. The New Theatre puts on a play each week and is the only student-run theatre company in the UK.

Backstage at the New Theatre Ep3: Cradle Me

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:48:00 GMT

This week we're on set with the cast and crew of Cradle Me, by Simon Vinnicombe; running until Saturday 12 March 2011. See www.newtheatre.org.uk for more information.

Backstage at the New Theatre: After the End

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:50:00 GMT

This week we go backstage on the set of After the End by Dennis Kelly. The New Theatre is the only student run theatre company in the UK.

Backstage at the New Theatre: This Wide Night

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:55:00 GMT

Every week, we will take you behind the scenes at the only student run theatre company in the country. The New Theatre presents a new play every week. In this video we go backstage on the set of This Wide Night, by Chloe Moss.

Cracking up: an interview with Alastair Campbell

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:31:00 GMT

In this video podcast meet Alastair Campbell, who visited the University to lend his support to the Institute of Mental Health. As you'll hear, Alastair suffered a breakdown and believes talking about it is the only way to deal with societal attitudes towards those with mental health disorders.

Wikileaks: Public interest or amusement?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:35:00 GMT

With more sensitive information expected to be released on Wikileaks, Professor Wyn Rees weighs up whether the damage to international security is as dramatic as some have suggested.

RobLambert

lindsay.brooke@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:23:00 GMT

Environmental historian Dr Rob Lambert is to feature in a new BBC Four series Birds Britannia.

Let's talk about death

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:00:00 GMT

It sounds simple, but as Professor Jane Seymour explains in this podcast, a lack of openness about death impacts on the quality of care provided to the dying and bereaved.

In search of Tolkien: What's in a name?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:53:00 GMT

What's in a name? JRR Tolkien, as you'll discover in this video, thought a great deal...

Shakespeare's lost play

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:26:00 GMT

In this video a literary investigation into the idea of Shakespeare's lost play

Politics in 60 Seconds: Parliamentary whips

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:05:00 GMT

In this podcast Professor Philip Cowley takes up the 60 second challenge and chooses as his concept Parliamentary whips.

Welcome to Politics in 60 Seconds

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:23:00 GMT

You can't boil an egg in less than 60 Seconds, so how can you explain a political concept? We challenged our experts to define political concepts in a minute or less.

Pharmatopia @ Nottingham: Second Life

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:37:00 GMT

Welcome to Pharmatopia @ Nottingham, a dedicated Pharmacy project on the University's Second Life island.

Ian Shott: Honorary graduate

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:03:00 GMT

In this video Ian Shott talks about his honorary degree from The University of Nottingham. Ian was the founder, majority owner and CEO of Excelsyn, a fast-growing contract development and manufacturing business, focused on the global pharmaceutical industry

Changing climate - where energy and global warming meet

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:40:00 GMT

This podcast comes from the frontline of the campaign against global warming. National Geographic is the foremost conservation organisation.Executive Editor, Dennis Dimick was at the University for a a sweeping visual journey and in-depth report.

Honorary Graduates 2010: Prof Martin Daunton

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:58:00 GMT

In this interview historian Professor Martin Daunton shares his experience of his honorary degree from the University.Professor Daunton is a leading historian of modern Britain, and is credited with having bridged the divide between economics and history in his writing and teaching.

Professor Sebsebe Demissew - Honorary graduate

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:11:00 GMT

In this interview Professor Sebsebe Demissew discusses his life work in Ethiopia and his honorary degree.

Registrarism Ep 12: NUS League Table?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:57:00 GMT

In this podcast, the Registrar - Dr Paul Greatrix - looks at reports of a suggestion that the National Union of Students should compile its own universities league table.

Memory, War and Trauma

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:43:00 GMT

In 'Memory, War and Trauma' health psychologist Dr Nigel Hunt explains the background to his new book, offering a new understanding of the psychological impacts of war.

Obama and the media

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:39:00 GMT

Why, despite some major political successes is Barack Obama openly attacked in some sections of the US media? Visiting expert Professor David Paletz (from Duke University) chats about this and other topics from his guest lecture on Obama and the media.

England's failure: blame it on the money

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:09:00 GMT

What happened to England at the World Cup? Nerves? Lack of motivation, organisation and commitment? Or has money ruined English football irreparably? Dr Wyn Morgan looks at a recent theory laying the blame on Economics.

10 things I hate about you

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:49:00 GMT

Before the election Professor Philip Cowley predicted ten things he would hate about the election's coverage in the media.

In this podcast he goes back to see what he got right, and what he got wrong.

Professor Cowley is Professor of Parliamentary Government in the School of Politics and International Relations.

Changing the face of war crimes.

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (Dr Olympia Bejou) — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:34:00 GMT

Dr Olympia Bekou, from the School of Law, talks to the UON podcast about her pending trip to the International Criminal Court's review in Uganda, where aggession could be added to the list of crimes it can prosecute.

Gordon Brown's election pledges

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:33:00 GMT

In this video Professor Paul Heywood analyses the Labour Party's election pledges, announced by Gordon Brown at a recent visit to The University of Nottingham.

Visiting the University's Jubilee Campus on Saturday, March 27th, Gordon Brown pledged to secure the nation's economic recovery, raise family living standards, build a high-tech knowledge economy, protect frontline services and strengthen fairness in communities.

In a speech to party activists and prospective parliamentary candidates, Mr Brown also acknowledged Labour's position in the opinion polls as all the main parties gear up for a General Election widely predicted to take place on May 6th.

A portrait of Alan Sillitoe

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:35:00 GMT

In this video Dr Edward Sellman, a lecturer in Education, talks about meeting and painting the late Alan Sillitoe.

The famous Nottingham author recently passed away at the age of 82. His most famous work was the novel 'Saturday Night and Sunday Morning.'

In this video Dr Sellman explains how he came to meet the great writer and how the idea for the portrait came about.

Bomber's Moon

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:37:00 GMT

Acclaimed writer William Ivory talks about his new play at the Lakeside Arts Centre: 'Bomber's Moon'.

Bomber's Moon is a love story told through the eyes of Jimmy, an ex-RAF Gunner and his carer David. William reflects candidly on the real life influences of his father on the story, himself a navigator on bombing raids over Germany during World War II.

Blast off for new space age building

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:32:00 GMT

In this video see the brand new Nottingham Geospatial Building, a high tech hub where research and business work hand in hand to develop new technologies.

The Government Minister for Higher Education, the Rt Hon David Lammy MP, officially opened the building and shares his impressions of the NGB and the valuable work going on in it.

The NGB is a £9 million world-class centre of excellence in global navigation satellite systems and geospatial sciences The NGB is the latest addition to the Universitys successful new Innovation Park, which is set in a 12-acre site adjacent to Jubilee Campus and offers high quality incubation space for small- and medium-sized businesses and access to University researchers, facilities and support.

Parliament: hung, drawn and quartered?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:30:00 GMT

The City has warned a hung parliament could spell further trouble for the economy, but would it be such a bad thing?

Cross Bench Peer, Lord David Ownen, talks to the Podcast about his feelings on the subject and why a hung parliament is almost needed at time of crisis.

He also explains why he's concerned that the politicians have yet to be fully open about the extent of the economic crisis.www.nottingham.ac.uk/politics/cbp

Why politics matters

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:27:00 GMT

In this podcast, Professor Gerry Stoker explains why he is disturbed by the lack of engagement with politics and why we should care.

Prof Stoker recently spoke in the Spring Seminar Series hosted by the Centre for British Politics in the School of Politics and International Relations.

Professor Stoker is based at the University of Southampton.www.nottingham.ac.uk/politics/

Rebuilding parliament

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:29:00 GMT

Will there be reform in Parliament or will the election put the process on hold? Reformer and Shadow Business Secretary the Rt Hon Kenneth Clarke, looks ahead to the election and weighs up possible outcomes.

Mr Clarke was recently at the University to speak in the Centre for British Politics' Spring Seminar Series

www.nottingham.ac.uk/politics/cbp

Registrarism Ep.11 - The dos and don'ts of honorary degrees

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:20:00 GMT

In this podcast, the Registrar - Dr Paul Greatrix - takes a look at honorary degrees, in light of recent awards by US universities to Barack Obama.

Apart from questioning the wisdom of honouring a serving politician, Dr Greatrix looks at the value of the honorary degree, and what makes the Nottingham award unique.

The Registrarism blog, which comments on a variety of issues in Higher Education, is available atregistrarism.wordpress.com.

Gordon Brown: 'moral coward?'

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:23:00 GMT

In the latest pre-election volley David Cameron has accused Gordon Brown of 'moral cowardice' on the issue of the deficit, calling on him to make cuts, and not spend.

The Prime Minister though has hit back saying he has been proven right and will continue with his strategy on the economy.

Professor Steven Fielding looks at the latest in the build-up to Election 2010 and looks ahead to the Iraq inquiry, which could see Mr Brown called to give evidence before the election.www.nottingham.ac.uk/politics/cbp

Northern Ireland on the brink?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:25:00 GMT

Is there going to be a deal done in Northern Ireland?

Professor Stefan Wolff lays out the impasse between the politicians over the issue of policing and judicial matters in Northern Ireland.

Professor Wolff is an expert on international conflict and conflict resolution in the School of Politics and International Relations at the University.www.nottingham.ac.uk/politics/

The day the music died

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:15:00 GMT

In this podcast Professor Andrew Leyshon explains his assertion that the recording studio sector is in a deep crisis.

Based on his research for his paper 'The Software Slump', Professor Leyshon charts the progress of technology and the decline of the recording studio sector in the UK.

Professor Leyshon is Professor of Economic Geography in the School of Geography at The University of Nottingham.

Registrarism Ep. 10 - League Tables and Protectionism

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:17:00 GMT

In this podcast, the Registrar - Dr Paul Greatrix - takes a look at news that the European Commission is to award a million Euro tender to develop and test a new global league table.

He offers his view on the idea of another table and questions the reasons behind the move.

The Registrarism blog, which comments on a variety of issues in Higher Education, is available at registrarism.wordpress.com.

Elections: pre-match report

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:19:00 GMT

A tense election period is looming with certain MPs refusing to pay back expenses and some already announcing that they intend to stand down.

In this podcast Professor Steven Fielding weighs up the main parties and asks if they're fighting fit.

Professor Fielding is Director of the Centre for British Politics

Violence and the media

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:10:00 GMT

Is there a link between what children watch and how violent they can become, and how significant is that link?

Having presented a report to a Home Affairs Select Committee on knife crime, Professor Kevin Browne tackles the connection between on and off screen violence and in particular the way in which some violent films are even marketed to children.

Professor Browne is Professor of Forensic Psychology and Child Health in the Institute of Work, Health and Organisations at the University.

To tweet or not to tweet - what is the question?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:12:00 GMT

In this podcast the truth about Twitter and Philosophy.

Associate Professor and Reader in Philosophy, Dr Carrie Jenkins, explains why it's proving to be a vital tool in the Philosopher's armoury, and how it's entirely possible to deliver an exposition that's concise and comprehensive.

Dr Jenkins also talks about a recent competition she held on Twitter and some of the surprising entries that resulted.

Buying Time - Premier League managers and the sack

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:13:00 GMT

Are Premier League football teams too trigger happy when it comes to their managers? Does a longer tenure mean greater success?

Applying a variety of business management theories and models, academics from Nottingham University Business School, Loughborough, Sheffield and UWE in Bristol, try to get to the bottom of the issue.

In this podcast Dr Matthew Hughes, co-researcher and lead author on the project from the Nottingham University Business School, lays out the ideas and some of the surprising results.

Registrarism Ep.9 - Swine flu

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:05:00 GMT

In this podcast, Dr Paul Greatrix reacts to reports in the media, suggesting universities could cancel Fresher Week in response to Swine Flu.

The Registrar outlines what is being done to mitigate the effects of Swine Flu and why such media reports are anything but helpful.

The Registrarism blog, which comments on a variety of issues in Higher Education, is available at registrarism.wordpress.com

Registrarism Ep.8, Student induction

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:03:00 GMT

In this podcast, Dr Paul Greatrix looks at the importance of student induction.

He explores what's being done and what opportunities are open to students, and where we can improve further.

The Registrarism blog, which comments on a variety of issues in Higher Education, is available atregistrarism.wordpress.com

Putting the boot in

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

With Real Madrid having just spent £140m on two footballers, questions are again surfacing about the sustainability of football not just in the English Premier League.

Economist Dr Wyn Morgan weighs up the latest deals and assesses the potential damage to the league and football as a whole.

He also looks at the demands that more regulations be put in place to stop the situation spiralling out of control.

Impact of the budget on HE

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:58:00 GMT

In this podcast, Dr Paul Greatrix reacts to reports of suggestions that the Higher Education sector should make its savings in administration.

Universities minister John Denham recently submitted his recommendations for public finance savings in the sector to Hefce. But what does it mean to HE and is it appropriate?

The Registrarism blog, which comments on a variety of issues in Higher Education, is available atregistrarism.wordpress.com.

'The Property Neutron Bomb'

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:50:00 GMT

In this podast why the Buy to Let Market will likely survive the financial crisis, but also why the small scale landlord may be destroyed by what Professor Andrew Leyshon refers to as the "Property Neutron Bomb".

Using a football terrace chant about the footballer (and famous buy to let landlord) Robbie Fowler for his title, Professor Leyshon explains his research with Shaun French on the subject and looks to the future of the market.

Andrew Leyshon is Professor of Economic Geography in the School of Geography at the University. This work was recently presented to the Financial Services Research Forum at Nottingham University Business School - a unique combination of financial practitioners and academics.

To merge or not to merge?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:51:00 GMT

In this podcast, Dr Paul Greatrix weighs up a call for top research universities to join forces to ensure a viable international future.

He examines the pros and cons of the suggestion, not in light of the recession, but in the interests of UK Higher Education as a while.

The Registrarism blog, which comments on a variety of issues in Higher Education, is available atregistrarism.wordpress.com.

Nursing our hospitals

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:53:00 GMT

In this podcast Professor Paul Crawford from the School of Nursing and Midwifery explains how better communication strategies can help improve the reputation of the health service.

This is in response to criticism of a number of hospitals in the UK.

Professor Crawford holds the UK's first personal chair in Health Humanities at The University of Nottingham resulting from his contribution in leading internationally renowned research teams applying the methodologies and insights from the humanities, in particular language and literature, to enhance, improve and humanise health care.

Cash strapped

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:44:00 GMT

Can the government's latest budget offset the damage caused by the recession or offer any idea as to when the recovery will begin.

Economist Dr Wyn Morgan talks you through the main points of Budget 2009 and offers his view on the current state of play and where we go from here.

Dr Morgan is Associate Professor in the Centre for Research in Development and International Trade (CREDIT) and the Centre for Policy Evaluation (CPE) in the School of Economics at the University.

That sinking feeling

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:46:00 GMT

Have British political parties become a joke? Recent controversies such as MP expenses, alleged email smear campaigns and the ongoing concern about the economy has led many to question the state of the political structures in Britain.

Professor Steven Fielding asseses the damage, and asks if, in the face of a stormy political future, British political parties are sunk?

Swine Flu - the facts

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:48:00 GMT

How alarmed should we be about the Swine Flu outbreak in Mexico and the consequent international fall-out?

Professor Robert Dingwall, Director of the Institute for Science and Society at the University and member of the UK Government's Health Committee on the Ethical Aspects of Pandemic Influenza assesses the latest development.

More information is available at http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/iss/

Upping the ante

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:37:00 GMT

In this podcast reaction to Russian plans to enhance military and "strategic nuclear" capabilities.

Professor Stefan Wolff looks at the motives for this announcement and what implications it has for the region and for the rest of the world.

Professor Wolff is Professor of Political Science in the School of Politics and International Relations and Director of the Centre for International Crisis Managementand Conflict Resolution.

Registrarism Ep.3 - the recession

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:39:00 GMT

In this podcast, Dr Paul Greatrix offers his views on the effects of the recession on Higher Education.

You'll hear that while the sector is currently shielded to some extent, the recession will have an impact.

The Registrarism blog, which comments on a variety of issues in Higher Education, is available atregistrarism.wordpress.com.

Who are the Greens?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:40:00 GMT

Continuing with the podcasts on the Centre for British Politics Seminar Series Paul Anderson explains the origins of the Green Party and their policies.

Mr Anderson was speaking in the Centre for British Politics' Seminar Series.

The Seminar series is designed to give students and staff a balanced view of British politics by the people who practise it. Previous podcasts can be found in the 'Politics' category.

Registrarism Ep. 4 - Student Employability

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:42:00 GMT

In this podcast, Dr Paul Greatrix looks at the issue of student employability.

Should students be looking for more work experience, as suggested by a CBI report on the issue, or making more of a unique programme that already exists at the University.

The Registrarism blog, which comments on a variety of issues in Higher Education, is available atregistrarism.wordpress.com.

Bonkers or niche?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:43:00 GMT

In this podcast, Dr Paul Greatrix plays a game called 'bonkers or niche' in which he looks at so-called bonkers degree courses.

He examines issues surrounding courses like zombies in popular culture and underwater basket weaving in an attempt to understand how these courses are selected and vetted.

The Registrarism blog, which comments on a variety of issues in Higher Education, is available atregistrarism.wordpress.com.

A plague on both houses

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:34:00 GMT

Did Darwin really kill God? In this podcast news of a BBC2 documenary by a University academic which strips away 'urban myths'.

Dr Conor Cunningham talks about how it is possible to be a Christian and accept evolution and how extremists on both sides of the debate have created more problems than they've solved.

Dr Cunningham's documentary is due to be broadcast in early April 2009.

The manifesto

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:36:00 GMT

With continued talk of an imminent general election, we talk to Paddy Tipping MP on what it takes to draft a manifesto in preparation.

Mr Tipping talks about the importance of the manifesto and of making sure everyone has their input.

Mr Tipping was speaking in the seminar series hosted by the Centre for British Politics in the School of Politics and International Relations.

Registrarism Ep.2 - positively accountable

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:31:00 GMT

In this podcast, Dr Paul Greatrix looks at the cost of positive accountability and hefce claims that the cost is being cut year on year.

You'll hear what that means in real terms and whether the lower cost equates to less regulation.

The Registrarism blog, which comments on a variety of issues in Higher Education, is available atregistrarism.wordpress.com

Northern Ireland - return to violence?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:33:00 GMT

Reflecting on the recent killings of soldiers and a policeman in Northern Ireland, Professor Stefan Wolff assesses the fallout.

He breaks down the Republican dissident groups - the Continuity and Real IRA - who have separately claimed responsiblity for the killings, their possible motives and what this will mean for the future of the Northern Ireland peace agreement.

Professor Wolff is Professor of Political Science in the School of Politics and International Relations and Director of the Centre for International Crisis Managementand Conflict Resolution.

'Shrinking' the economy

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:14:00 GMT

In this podcast Dr Robert Hoffmann talks about how important psychology is to business and asks if we have talked ourselves into recession.

Dr Hoffmann is a member of the International Centre for Behavioural Business Research (ICBBR) within the Nottingham University Business School(NUBS). The centre has also recently opened a new extension at The University of Nottingham, Ningbo China.

The centre's research brings together a range of experts who share an interest in studying decision-making in economic and business contexts, in particular using theories and methods from management, economics and psychology.

Making a difference

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:29:00 GMT

Labour MP for Gedling and Minister of State (Policing, Crime and Security) Vernon Coaker talks about how politicians can make a difference locally and nationally.

He talks about the pressures of national policy work and his challenging portfolio.

Mr Coaker was speaking in the seminar series hosted by the Centre for British Politics in the School of Politics and International Relations.

Registrarism Ep. 1 - League tables

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:06:00 GMT

In this, the first Registrarism Podcast, Dr Paul Greatrix tackles the issue of league tables in Higher Education.

You'll hear about the strangest league tables he's come across and why, no matter what you think of them, they matter.

The Registrarism blog, which comments on a variety of issues in Higher Education, is available atregistrarism.wordpress.com.

Love on the rocks

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:00:00 GMT

How badly has the recession affected the relationship between political parties and business?

Expert in the field - Professor Mick Moran - assesses the cracks in the relationship and how the crisis will affect it in the future.

Professor Moran was at the University to open the inaugural seminar series for the Centre for British Politics.

Human rights for all?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:02:00 GMT

In this podcast Alice Edwards, lecturer in law, talks about winning the Audre Rapoport Prize for Scholarship in the Human Rights of Women for 2008.

The prize is for her article: Violence against Women as Sex Discrimination: Evaluating the Policy and Practice of the UN Human Rights Treaty Bodies.

The article, which forms part of her doctoral research, is to be published in the January edition of the Texas Journal of Women and the Law.

Influencing Government

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:04:00 GMT

This podcast gives a behind the scenes look at life as a backbencher in Parliament.

MP for Broxtowe, Dr Nick Palmer, explains how you can get a start in the career and once there how to influence policies and Prime Ministers.

Dr Palmer was speaking at the second seminar in a series hosted by the Centre for British Politics.

Striking for 'British' jobs?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:56:00 GMT

As the wildcat strikes over foreign workers continue up and down the country, Professor Andreas Bieler asks whether the unions are looking at the bigger picture.

He also boils down the issue of so-called 'British jobs for British workers' - weighing up the perspectives of government and the workers.

Man at work

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:58:00 GMT

It's straight to work for Barack Obama and to the surprise of many experts, he has already made some dramatic announcements.

Expert in American politics, Professor Richard King, was at the inauguration in Washington D.C and weighs up early developments.

He also assesses the challenges left in the wake of President Bush's administration, and explains why we may not have seen the last of Sara Palin.

Obama - euphoria or relief?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:53:00 GMT

In this podcast Professor Peter Ling looks at the inauguration of Barack Obama as US President.

An expert on the civil rights movement and Dr Martin Luther King, Professor Ling weighs up the significance of the inauguration for America, the world and the history books.

Gaza - between the lines

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:42:00 GMT

In this podcast the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas draws divided opinion.

Expert in conflict resolution, Professor Stefan Wolff gives his view on the developments in Gaza and his thoughts on prospects for an enduring ceasefire.

Through the broken mirror

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:49:00 GMT

In this podcast - a controversial theory claiming to have found the cause of autism, is put to the test.

Dr Antonia Hamilton and her team are looking for volunteers to take part in a major study on autism and the broken mirror theory.

For more information visit:

www.autismresearchnottingham.org

www.antoniahamilton.com

Why we disagree on climate change (Lecture Series Podcast)

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:37:00 GMT

In this podcast Professor Mike Hulme tackles a major but overlooked aspect of climate change.

Addressing the Institute for Science and Society Professor Hulme suggests that the approach to tackling climate change is not perhaps as black and white as many think.

Professor Hulme is from the University of East Anglia.

For more information please visit

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/iss/

War on climate change?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:39:00 GMT

In this podcast - going to war for the environment? Dr Matthew Humphrey, Reader in Political Philosophy assesses a controversial theory by Australian academic Professor Robyn Eckersley.

Professor Eckersley is among a group of experts who believe that military intervention may be reasonably used to protect natural resources.

Watching the gatekeepers

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:25:00 GMT

In this podcast find out why the recession may just be one of the best things to happen to British politics in years.

BBC Political Journalist John Hess speaks to the UON Podcast about his career, on the heels of a talk he gave for the Centre for British Politics, in the School of Politics and International Relations.

To see a film John made for The Politics Show on the issue, click here

Click here to find out more about the Centre for British Politics

David Cameron under the microscope

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:23:00 GMT

In this podcast...the Tories under close scrutiny by some of the country's foremost experts.

This podcast marks the recent inaugural conference of the Centre for British Politics. You'll hear from Peter Riddell of The Times, David Willetts MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills and Centre Director Professor Steven Fielding.

Brewing up a storm

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:19:00 GMT

In this podcast, beer is king as Professor Katherine Smart talks about her research and its immense commercial applications.

From enhancing the efficiency of the brewing process to further work on biofuels Professor Smart shares her experience and opinion on the relationship between science and industry.

For more information visit::

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/biosciences/foodsci/

The Tory fight back?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:21:00 GMT

Do the Tories have what it takes to replace Labour at No.10? Shadow Leader of the Commons Theresa May tells the UON Podcast why she thinks they do.

Ms. May's podcast comes during the inaugural conference of the Centre for British Politics - Cameron's Conservatives, approaching government?

For more information visit:

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/politics/cbp/index.php

A dragon's tale

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:13:00 GMT

Former Dragons' Den star and high-profile entrepreneur, Rachel Elnaugh, speaks to the UON podcast between her popular talks to first year students in the Nottingham University Business School.

Rachel speaks candidly about her book "Business Nightmares", and what these 800 first-year students on the Entrepreneurship and Business programme can expect in the future.

We also hear from Professor Martin Binks, Director of the Institute for Enterprise and Innovation at the University's Business School.

Organic attitude

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:15:00 GMT

In this podcast the truth about what consumers really think of sustainable food.

PhD candidate Angie Clonan talks about her research in Nutritional Science that is aiming to gauge attitudes to sustainable food.

For more information visitvisit:http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/biosciences/nutribio/index.php

Future innovation today

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:18:00 GMT

In this podcast Professor Kevin Shakesheff talks about his involvement in the award winning spin out company Regentec.

The company, which is applying Professor Shakesheff's research into regenerating bone has won a Medical Futures Innovation Award 2008.

For more information visithttp://www.regentec.net/management.html

Race for the prize

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:04:00 GMT

Has George W. Bush damaged John McCain's chances of becoming the next US President?

In this podcast Professor Richard King from the School of American and Canadian Studies, assesses campaign tactics by the Democrats and Republicans, and asks whether America's reputation can ever be repaired.

For more information visit::

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/american/

Fixing Global Finance

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:08:00 GMT

In this podcast Martin Wolf, Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator for theFinancial Times, talks about the extent of the global financial crisis.

Drawing on his latest book Fixing Global Finance he looks at what can be done to put things right.

Martin Wolf spoke to the UON podcast before delivering a key lecture for the Leverhulme Centre for Research in Globalisation and Economic Policy (GEP) at the University.

For more information visit http://www.gep.org.uk/

Labour Pains

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:10:00 GMT

Could the financial crisis spell the beginning of the end for trade unions?

In this podcast Professor of Political Economy, Andreas Bieler looks into the possible knock-on effects.

Professor Bieler also looks ahead to an upcoming workshop on transnational solidarity in times of global restructuring that will be held at The University of Nottingham on 6 and 7 November.

For more information visit:

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/cssgj/CSSGJ_Workshop_Transnational_solidarity.php

UN vote on Kosovo

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:01:00 GMT

In this podcast – another week in the spotlight for Kosovo as the United Nations General Assembly votes on the issue of the legality of its declaration of independence.

Professor Stefan Wolff, from the School of Politics and International Relations, discusses the importance of the vote and explores the possible impact a vote either way could have on the Balkans.

Professor Wolff is Director of the Centre for International Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution in the School of Politics and International Relations.

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/icmcr/

Joining forces for good

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:03:00 GMT

Could inter-religious approaches help resolve the situation in the Middle East?

In this podcast Rev. David Burrell - Hesburgh Professor Emeritus in Philosophy and Theology at the University of Notre Dame - talks about his astonishing career and work in the field of comparative theological study.

For more information visit::

http://kroc.nd.edu/faculty_staff/fellows/burrell.shtml

State of play

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:57:00 GMT

With a threatened financial crisis looming large, is there really anything a politician can do to stem the tide?

With the party conference season over, Dr Steven Fielding weighs up the current climate in British politics and what lies in store.

Dr Fielding is the Director of the Centre for British Politics in the School of Politics and International Relations at the University.

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/politics/cbp/index.php

From grey suits to grass roots

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:55:00 GMT

As the Conservatives respond to Labour's fightback in the 2008 Tory Party Conference in Birmingham, Dr Kieron O'Hara looks at the current situation in light of previous lessons.

Drawing on the book 'Democratising Conservative Leadership: From Grey Suits to Grass Roots', he co-authored with Dr Andrew Denham from The University of Nottingham, he charts the changes in the party and the impact David Cameron has made.

Football or arms race?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:49:00 GMT

Will the recent takeover of Manchester City by the Abu Dhabi United Group change the face of English football forever?

Associate Professor of Economics, Dr Wyn Morgan takes a look at the economic factors of the modern game, and the fall-out from the biggest deal in British football.

For more information visit:

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/economics/staff/details/Cwm.htm

Addressing Europe

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:48:00 GMT

Can the European Social Forum really influence policy makers?

In this podcast Professor Andreas Bieler looks ahead to the European Social Forum in Malmo, Sweden

Professor Bieler is Professor of Political Economy in the School of Politics and International Relations.

More information is available at:

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/~ldzab/

http://www.manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/catalogue/book.asp?id=1273

http://www.plutobooks.com/cgi-local/nplutobrows.pl?chkisbn=9780745327563

War in Europe

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:44:00 GMT

n this podcast Professor Stefan Wolff assesses the implications of the recent outbreak of fighting between Georgia and Russia over South Ossetia.

Professor Wolff is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Centre for International Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution at the School of Politics and International Relations at The University of Nottingham. Emailstefan.wolff@nottingham.ac.uk

or visit http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/icmcr

http://www.stefanwolff.com

Coming to the University - your questions answered

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:46:00 GMT

This podcast will help you get the most out of this year's undergraduate open days.

The Schools Liaison and Events team answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the event, and offer up a few invaluable tips.

The long hunt

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:38:00 GMT

After more than ten years on the run, suspected war criminal Radovan Karadzic has been arrested in Serbia.

Professor Stefan Wolff weighs up the impact the arrest is likely to have on this region torn apart by one of Europe's bloodiest wars.

Making history

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:42:00 GMT

In this podcast we meet the man responsible for the discovery of one of the world's biggest selling painkillers, Ibuprofen.

Dr Stewart Adams, a University of Nottingham alumnus, talks about how his original search for a cure for rheumatoid arthritis led to the discovery of Ibuprofen, and how years of painstaking research were rewarded with one of the world's most significant pharmacological finds.

Dr Adams was recently made an honorary graduate of the University for his remarkable work and dedication.

60 remarkable years

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:31:00 GMT

The UK's tallest free standing work of art - Aspire - has been officially unveiled at a civic ceremony at The University of Nottingham.

The 60 metre tall sculpture was commissioned as part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of the University being awarded the Royal Charter.

This specially commissioned film traces historic milestones from the past sixty years at the University, and charts its continued growth as a truly global institution.

Looking back

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:30:00 GMT

In this podcast we hear from two students who are to graduate this Summer. They talk about their time at The University of Nottingham, and pass on some valuable tips for future students.

More information on undergraduate life at the University is available here

Mind games

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:27:00 GMT

Dr Martin Hagger & Dr Nikos Chatzisarantis

Doing something you don't want to do requires plenty of focus and mental energy, whether it's quitting smoking, studying for an exam or doing a maths problem.

In this podcast psychologists Dr Martin Hagger from The University of Nottingham and Dr Nikos Chatzisarantis from the University of Plymouth, explain why ego-energy is so crucial, and why motivation could work against you.

Spiritual healing

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:25:00 GMT

Dr Aru Narayanasamy

In this podcast we hear from Dr Aru Naryanasamy from the School of Nursing. His pioneering work on spirituality, culture and diversity in healthcare has earned him a coveted National Teaching Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy.

More information is available here

Aspire

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:23:00 GMT

Ken Shuttleworth

The UK's tallest free-standing work of art - Aspire - is now in place at The University of Nottingham.

In this podcast acclaimed architect Ken Shuttleworth talks about what inspired him to design Aspire, and his attachment to Nottingham.

More information is available here

The Pope and Jesus

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:18:00 GMT

Dr Angus Paddison and Dr Adrian Pabst

In this podcast we hear about a major conference at the University, based on a hotly debated book by Pope Benedict XVI, Joseph Ratzinger.

Experts from around the world are gathering to debate major questions arising from the book, chiefly the concept of Jesus as an historical figure, Christ of faith, or both.

More information is available here and here

Social movements and global justice

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:19:00 GMT

Dr Sara Motta

In this podcast we hear about an international conference which brings together academics and social movement activists from around the world.

The conference is hosted by the Centre for the Study of Social and Global Justice, in the School of Politics and International Relations.

More information is available here

Into the wild

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:15:00 GMT

Dr Markus Eichhorn

In this podcast we hear about a groundbreaking research expedition to the wilds of Russia.

For 11 weeks Dr Markus Eichhorn and his team will study the effects of climate change on the forests of Kamchatka.

More information is available here

Beacon for green research

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:13:00 GMT

Professor Jo Darkwa

Helping the world's fastest growing economy develop greener building methods, the University has launched the Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies at its campus in Ningbo, China.

In this podcast Professor Jo Darkwa, director of CSET talks about this eagerly anticipated centre and how it will house some of the world's leading experts on sustainable energy research.

More information is available here

Calling time on binge drinking

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:09:00 GMT

Dr Martin Hagger

Tackling Binge Drinking with pen and paper in the workplace: Science fiction or psychological fact?

In this podcast, Dr Martin Hagger explains how an innovative psychological approach could help reduce one of Europe’s most serious health risks.

For further information click here

The end of the road for Gordon Brown?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:12:00 GMT

Dr Steven Fielding

Has Gordon Brown's reputation suffered irreversible damage?

In this Podcast Dr Steven Fielding, Director of the Centre for British Politics, looks at recent events and puts in perspective the concerns about the Prime Minister's leadership.

For more information visit:

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/politics

Reaching Out

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:05:00 GMT

Sharon Clancy and Lucie Smethurst

The University has an award winning volunteering scheme, which enables staff and students to get involved in a wide range of projects.

In this podcast Sharon Clancy from Active Communities, and Lucie Smethurst from Widening Participation guide you through what's on offer and how you can get involved.

For more information please visit:

Active Communities:

Schools Liaison and Events Team

Widening Participation:

Cruel Summer? Global warming in context

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:08:00 GMT

Professor Michèle Clarke

As we head into Summer, there are concerns about a possible repeat of last year's floods in the UK.

In this podcast Professor of Environmental Change, Michèle Clarke, looks at the issue of global warming and questions the wisdom of an alarmist approach to changing people's behaviour, as well as the drawbacks of long range weather forecasts.

More information is available here

Student Life at The University of Nottingham

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Student Podcast

What's it like studying at a leading international university like The University of Nottingham?

In this student podcast you'll discover what makes the experience so memorable, and pick up a few tips for settling in and making the most of your time here.

For more information visit http://www.nottingham.ac.uk

Northern Ireland to Iraq: Valuable Lessons

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:02:00 GMT

Professor Stefan Wolff

Could the experiences of Northern Ireland help conflict zones like Iraq and Afghanistan?

Professor Stefan Wolff looks back at the Good Friday Agreement, and the lessons that have come out of the peace process in Northern Ireland

A press release is available here:

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/public-affairs/press-releases/index.phtml?menu=pressreleases&code=FROM-75/08&create_date=08-apr-2008

Lessons in Learning

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:03:00 GMT

Professor Simon McGrath

Are current approaches to education and development fit for purpose? In his inaugural lecture, Professor Simon McGrath argues that current official policies to education and development are over-simplistic and over-ambitious.

After 20 years of work in Africa, he concludes that developing appropriate approaches for a critical dialogue with those in poverty is preferable to responses based on charitable giving or international targets.

Safe water? Lessons from Kazakhstan

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:58:00 GMT

Professor Sarah O'Hara

Despite global efforts to improve access to safe water and sanitation, a report co-authored by an expert at The University of Nottingham, argues that much more needs to be done.

Professor Sarah O'Hara explains why, in countries like Kazakhstan, the UN's definition of safe water should be reviewed.

For more information visit:

http://www.iwaponline.com/wp/01001/wp010010001.htm

Speaking for Islam

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:48:00 GMT

Professor John Esposito

This week’s podcast features an exclusive interview with one of the world’s leading experts on Islam and its relationship with the West.

Professor John Esposito, Professor of Religion and International Affairs and Professor of Islamic Studies at Georgetown University in Washington DC, visited The University of Nottingham to deliver the Firth lectures in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies.

Professor Esposito has co-authored Who Speaks for Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think.

For more information please visithttp://www.nottingham.ac.uk/theology/index.php

Inside Employment

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:54:00 GMT

Debra Henson

The University of Nottingham offers a wide range of support services for students, including the dedicated Centre for Career Development. Careers advisor Debra Henson talks about a brand new programme which brings together students and major companies.

For more information please visit:http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers/students/index.php

Sharia Law - the heart of the debate

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:56:00 GMT

Professor Hugh Goddard

Why does it seem impossible to have a rational public debate on the relationship between the West and the Islamic world?

Professor Hugh Goddard answers this question as he reflects on 24 years as Professor of Christian Muslim Relations at The University of Nottingham.

For more information please visit:

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/theology/index.php

Deliver us from Evil

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:46:00 GMT

Dr Richard H. Bell

The Catholic Church has approved plans for an exorcism centre in Poland, where there are more than 50 exorcists working. But as Dr Richard Bell explains - exorcisms are more common than we might like to think and much closer to home.

Dr Bell is the author of Deliver us from Evil and works in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University.

For more information please visit:http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/theology/lookup/lookup_role.php?id=NTEzNjgx&page_var=personal

Blood and Thunder Part 2

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:43:00 GMT

Dr Lynn Fotheringham

Were the Spartans the original blueprint for comic Super Heroes? Lecturer in Classics, Dr Lynn Fotheringham, answers the question as she continues her look at the film ‘300’ and its impact on the field of Classics.

Part 1 of this podcast is also available at www.nottingham.ac.uk/podcasts.

For more information on the Department of Classics at The University of Nottingham visit:www.nottingham.ac.uk/podcasts

For more information please visit the Department of Classics website at:www.nottingham.ac.uk/classics

Blood and Thunder Part 1

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:41:00 GMT

Dr Lynn Fotheringham

The blockbuster film 300, based on Frank Miller’s cult comics, brings the legendary Spartans to spectacular and bloody life, in particular the heroic final stand of the 300 Spartans against the Persians at Thermopylae.

In this podcast Lecturer in Classics at the University, Dr Lynn Fotheringham, offers a unique insight into the Spartans as depicted in the film and the bestselling novel ‘Gates of Fire’.

Part 2 of this podcast is also available at www.nottingham.ac.uk/podcasts

For more information please visit the Department of Classics website at:www.nottingham.ac.uk/classics

Boxed Out

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:39:00 GMT

Professor Roberta Pearson and Elizabeth Evans

This podcast with Professor Roberta Pearson and Elizabeth Evans from the Institute of Film and Television Studies shatters the idea that TV is bad for you.

They have just completed a report for the Royal National Institute of Blind People on the quality and quantity of Audio Description for the visually impaired.

In this podcast you’ll hear what they discovered.

For more information please visit : http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/film/index.php

A lot of hot air

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:57:00 GMT

In this video, filmmaker in residence for Nottingham Science City, Brady Haran, gets behind the scenes on a BBC shoot at University Park.

He captures the debut appearance of the University of Nottingham hot air balloon on British soil, piloted by Dr Janet Folkes.

For more of Brady's acclaimed videos on the balloon visit:http://www.test-tube.org.uk/morestuff/balloon_index.htm

http://www.test-tube.org.uk

A Question of Sport

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:55:00 GMT

Nigel Mayglothling

The brand new sports centre at the University's Sutton Bonington campus is now open.

The £2.4 million centre has facilities for squash and gym as well as an impressive new sports hall.

In this podcast, Assistant Director of Physical Recreation and Sport - Nigel Mayglothling - talks through the new facilities, and about how at the University it's easy to keep active.

For more information please visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/sport

Cannabis in Research

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:42:00 GMT

Dr Stephen Alexander - Associate Professor in Molecular Pharmacology in the School of Biomedical Sciences

Dr Stephen Alexander has recorded the first podcast for the British Journal of Pharmacology. In this podcast Dr Alexander delves into the depths of cannabis research to find out how future medications might benefit from current work on this exciting topic.

For more information please visit:http://www.nature.com/bjp/journal/v152/n5/index.html

http://www.nature.com/bjp/journal/v153/n2/index.html

The philosophy of flirting

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:40:00 GMT

Dr Caroline Jenkins

Philosophers Dr Carrie Jenkins and Professor Daniel Nolan are partners but when it comes to the philosophy of flirting they’re on either side of the fence.

In this podcast Dr Jenkins sets out to explain her position and why she believes she’s right.

For more information please visit:

http://www.longwordsbotherme.blogspot.com

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/philosophy/staff/jenkins/flirtingfinal.pdf

Touchdown

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:38:00 GMT

Dr Janet Folkes

Fresh from its successful maiden flight, the University of Nottingham hot air balloon made its debut appearance at University Park campus this week.

Pilot Dr Janet Folkes was on hand to talk about the the inaugural flight over the Swiss Alps and future plans for the balloon, which include the Great Wall of China.

Dr Folkes is from the School of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering.

Sound Advice

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:36:00 GMT

Rosemary Gibson

Studying abroad can be one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences, as record numbers of international students are discovering at The University of Nottingham.

At the University you will get a truly world class education, in a culturally diverse environment, but where do you start?

In this podcast International Officer Rosemary Gibson from Student Support, offers some valuable tips about making that decision.

For more information please visit: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/international

Portishead and Purple Haze in Portland

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:30:00 GMT

Dr Kim Elliott

Forty four years ago, the student-led CD and Record Library opened its doors to staff and students at the University of Nottingham. It started out life as a jazz library but has since grown to boast a collection of more than 12,000 albums in all sorts of genres.

It's thought to be the biggest university library of its kind in the country.

One of its longest running members is Dr Kim Elliott from the School of Civil Engineering. In this University of Nottingham podcast, he recalls the changes over the past 23 years and why, even in a library of this size, even Barbara Streisand can find a home.

You can also read about this story in the University's magazine Exchange at:http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/shared/shared_exchange/pdf/jan08_full.pdf

For more information visit: http://www.nurl.co.uk/

Special Focus on Special Needs

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:31:00 GMT

Edward Sellman

Placing research at the heart of the school environment – that’s the idea behind a major research centre on special needs.

Experts from the University, Nottingham Trent University and professionals from schools, services and other groups around the city have formed a network to make this a reality

In this Podcast Dr Edward Sellman, from the University’s School of Education, talks about the research challenges which lay ahead.

For more information visit:http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/education/contact/staffatoz_1.php?id=ODA3MDMy&page_var=personal

Kosovo in Focus

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:34:00 GMT

Professor Stefan Wolff

Kosovo's expected declaration of independence from Serbia is a move which could have regional and global ramifications.

Ahead of his trip to Belgrade, Professor Stefan Wolff took some time out to look at the issue in perspective.

Professor Wolff is the Director of the Centre for International Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution in the School of Politics and International Relations.

For more information please visit:

http://www.stefanwolff.com

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/politics

A Year in Focus - Assessing Gordon Brown Part 2

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:23:00 GMT

Steven Fielding

In this podcast Doctor Steven Fielding takes a look back at Gordon Brown's first half-term in office.

In Part 2, Doctor Fielding looks at the election that never was and the fallout for the Prime Minister and his cabinet. He also considers the impact of the funding crisis.

Doctor Fielding works in the University's School of Politics and International Relations. He is an expert in British Politics and Political History as well as the Labour Party and the representations of politics and politicians in films, TV and popular culture.

Parts 1 and 3 of this podcast are also available from the University of Nottingham podcast website.

For more information visit: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/politics

A Year in Focus - Assessing Gordon Brown Part 3

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:25:00 GMT

Steven Fielding

In this podcast Doctor Steven Fielding takes a look back at Gordon Brown's first half-term in office.

In the third and final part of this podcast Doctor Fielding looks ahead to 2008 and what political issues could possibly dominate in the New Year.

Parts 1 and 2 of this podcast are also available from the University of Nottingham podcast website.

For more information visit: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/politics

Dressed for Success

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:27:00 GMT

Ron Benson

At the age of 91, most people will already have been taking things easy for a number of years. Not so for the man responsible for robing graduates at the University of Nottingham – at 91 he’s just beginning his retirement!

In his 27 years service to the University, Arthur Roland Benson (known to all as Ron) has robed such distinguished honorary graduates as Sir David Attenborough, Peter Snow and Delia Smith.

Ron was presented with a special gift during the final day of Winter Graduation by Vice Chancellor Professor Sir Colin Campbell. We caught up with him after the ceremony.

Ron starts this podcast off by explaining how - a week after his first retirement in 1980 - he came to be at The University of Nottingham in the first place…

A Degree of Distinction Part 3

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:19:00 GMT

Peter Snow

In this podcast acclaimed broadcaster Peter Snow talks about his honorary graduation at The University of Nottingham.

He also talks about surviving a plane crash in America and rounds off the interview with some radical advice for the University’s graduates.

Parts 1 and 2 of this podcast are also available from the University of Nottingham podcast website.

A Year in Focus - Assessing Gordon Brown Part 1

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:21:00 GMT

Steven Fielding

In this podcast Doctor Steven Fielding takes a look back at Gordon Brown's first half-term in office.

In this, the first of three episodes, Doctor Fielding rates the Prime Minister on his performance in International Relations.

Parts 2 and 3 of this podcast are also available from the University of Nottingham podcast website.

For more information visit: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/politics

A Degree of Distinction Part 1

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:16:00 GMT

Peter Snow

In this podcast acclaimed broadcaster Peter Snow talks about his honorary graduation at The University of Nottingham.

He speaks candidly about his reaction to the occasion, his illustrious family and how he went from ancient history and classics to Television news.

Parts 2 and 3 of this podcast are also available from the University of Nottingham podcast website.

A Degree of Distinction Part 2

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:18:00 GMT

Peter Snow

In this podcast acclaimed broadcaster Peter Snow talks about his honorary graduation at The University of Nottingham.

In Part 2 he talks about life as a reporter covering such monumental stories as the end of Apartheid, the Falklands War, the Middle East and the Vietnam War…

Parts 1 and 3 of this podcast are also available from the University of Nottingham podcast website.

Bottoms up - the science of slurping

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:09:00 GMT

Professor Andy Taylor

Why is it so difficult to perfect low alcohol wine? How do you measure aroma? And is wine-tasting an effective indicator of wine quality, or just plain, old-fashioned snobbery?

In this podcast Professor of Flavour Technology at The University of Nottingham, Andy Taylor, answers these and other questions, based on his pioneering research in the Division of Food Sciences at the Sutton Bonington campus.

If you'd like further information please visit:http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/biosciences/foodsci/index.php

Polymeric Materials in Everyday Life

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:04:00 GMT

Steven Howdle

In this Podcast, Steven Howdle, Professor of Chemistry, talks about his current research into Polymeric materials and how a career in Chemistry doesn't always mean wearing a white coat or working in a laboratory with test tubes.

Wearing Forbidden Shoes

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:07:00 GMT

Professor Dick Geary

In this podcast, Professor Dick Geary, from the School of History at the University of Nottingham and Director of The Institute for the Study of Slavery (ISOS), discusses the uniqueness of the slave trade in Brasil.

Although Britain abolished slavery in 1807, slavery persisted in Brasil for another 81 years. Why did it take until 1888 to abolish slavery and how did the practice of buying manumission differ according to birth, skillset, gender and religion?

Of the 60 million slaves imported into the New World, 40% went to Brasil, giving it nearly 10 times the number sent to the US. Prof Geary describes how the nature of slave trade in Brasil led to great creativity in getting around the system, to a rich cultural heritage and to an enduring legacy of social and economic stratification.

Academe & Parliament: Can Universities influence national policy?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:00:00 GMT

Lord Richard Best OBE

As part of the Dean’s Lecture Series, The University of Nottingham Graduate School presented a lecture by University alumnus, former Director of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust Lord Richard Best OBE.

Lord Richard Best talks about ways in which academics and researchers can influence government policy and how the Rowntree Foundation approaches its advisory role.

Success Through Innovation

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:02:00 GMT

Sir Michael Hodgkinson

In the latest of the Graduate School's Dean's Lecture Series, Sir Michael Hodgkinson, former Managing Director of Land Rover and Range Rover Limited, former Chief Executive of Grand Metropolitan's European Food division, former Chairman of the Post Office and current Chairman of First Choice plc, talks about innovation in the everyday world.

Professor Claire O'Malley, Dean of the Graduate School, introduces Sir Michael's lecture.

Getting Personal for UCAS

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:57:00 GMT

Nathalie Thomas

Writing a personal statement for any application is tough, let alone writing one that can shape your whole future. In this podcast, Nathalie Thomas School’s Liaison and Events Manager at the University of Nottingham, explains how you can take great strides towards getting your personal statement right.

Forecaster, Broadcaster and now an Honorary Graduate

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:52:00 GMT

Ms Helen Willetts

Meteorologist and BBC weather presenter Helen Willetts graduated in Physics from the University in 1993. She now works at the BBC Weather Centre in London and is one of the most well known faces on our TV screens.

Alumni Relations' Simon Harvey caught up with her as she returned to receive an Honorary Degree.

The Human Adaptation for Culture

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:55:00 GMT

Professor Michael Tomasello

Professor Michael Tomasello from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology’s Department of Developmental and Comparative Psychology, in Leipzig, Germany gave the inaugural annual public address for the School of Psychology entitled The Human Adaptation for Culture.

Lying at the core of his argument is language and therefore culture is the product of remarkable and recently evolved faculty to understand other minds. Human beings are biologically adapted for culture in ways that other primates are not, as evidenced most clearly by the fact that only human cultural traditions accumulate modifications over historical time (the ratchet effect).

The key adaptation is one that enables individuals to understand other individuals as intentional agents like the self. This species-unique form of social cognition emerges in human ontogeny at approximately 1 year of age, as infants begin to engage with other persons in various kinds of joint attentional activities involving gaze following, social referencing, and gestural communication.

The introduction is by Professor Peter Mitchell, Head of School.

Living in an era of global terror

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:48:00 GMT

Professor Richard Aldrich

In this podcast, Professor Richard Aldrich from the School of Politics and International Relations, discusses the impact of globalisation, the opportunities this affords to global terrorists and the challenges faced by the intelligence services.

Globalisation has led to a free flow of money, people and ideas, which has benefited many people in the West in recent years and enhanced our standard of living, but the price paid is a reduction in security. As we see a shift towards a de-regulated global economy, with states removing controls over their borders, how does a state maintain its security? This has led to an increase in intelligence led activities and increasing expectations upon them.

In addition, Professor Aldrich discusses how mass communication has magnified the influence of terrorists and increased the problems faced by the security services. Finally, Professor Aldrich also discusses the challenges faced by the state in balancing our security, liberty and luxury. Are our civil liberties at risk?

Doors open (for green fingers) at the Centre for Plant Integrative Biology.

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:50:00 GMT

Professor Charlie Hodgman

Monday 2^nd July sees the official opening of the Centre for Plant Integrative Biology (CPIB) based at the University of Nottingham. In this podcast Professor Charlie Hodgman discusses the setting up and aims of CPIB.

CPIB is based at the University of Nottingham’s Sutton Bonnington campus and aims to create a virtual root which will serve as an exemplar for using Integrative Systems Biology. Systems biology means revolutionising the way bioscientists think and work by enabling multidisciplinary research combining theory, computer modelling and experiments.

CPIB brings together biologists, engineers, mathematicians and computer scientists to generate new data, biological resources and virtual models of plant roots that will aid understanding of how they grow and develop.

Orchestrating cell separation in plants: What are the risks and benefits?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:42:00 GMT

Professor Jerry Roberts

In this podcast, Professor Roberts from the School of Biosciences discusses his research into the mechanism responsible for regulating cell separation in plants. In particular how plants ‘shed’ parts of themselves such as leaves or fruit. Professor Roberts explores the potential application of his research, through prevention or encouraging of the ‘shedding’ process, agricultural harvests could potentially be increased or even synchronised.

Professor Roberts also discusses the resistance faced to research in this field, exploring the potential problems it presents and benefits for both the plant and agriculture.

Conservation and Bio-Diversity

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:44:00 GMT

Dr Richard Field

Dr. Richard Field research interests lie in conservation, biodiversity and the forces that structure ecological communities.

In this podcast, Dr Field from the School of Geography compares and contrasts his experiences as a researcher in national parks in Honduras and Indonesia, and the different types of ecological communities he has studied, and goes on to introduce the emerging field of conservation bio-geography.

The Labour leadership contest

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:46:00 GMT

Professor Philip Cowley

In this podcast, Professor Philip Cowley, from the School of Politics and International Relations, discusses the recent announcement of Prime Minister Tony Blair’s that he will be standing down as leader of the Labour Party and British Prime Minister on 27th June 2007. Professor Cowley discusses the reasons behind Tony Blair’s announcement and the pressure he has faced from within his own party.

Professor Cowley goes on to discuss why Gordon Brown will succeed Tony Blair uncontested and the potential problems this could present for the new Prime Minister. Finally, Professor Cowley discusses the contest for the deputy leadership, why the candidates are standing and the challenges they will face in winning.

More information on Professor Philip Cowley and his research can be found here.

Education for All

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:36:00 GMT

Steve Sinnot

Steve Sinnot, General Secretary of the UK's biggest teachers' union, the NUT, gives the 2007 Hugh Gaitskell Memorial Lecture entitled “Education, Social Justice and Educational Opportunities – reflections on the role of teachers and their organisations”

Mr Sinnot describes the impact of those who are hopeful supporters and activists for justice, human rights and equality. He gives examples of the improvements that have and can be made to education by such people and the social benefits that result.

Gaitskell is given as an example of such a person: whilst working as a Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) tutor in the Nottinghamshire coalfields, the inequality he saw there influenced his politics. His commitment to equality and extending educational opportunity were born from a desire to change that inequitable system.

Mr Sinnot also cites the role of the NUT and others whose optimism for the future drove them to campaign for free secondary education for all. The 1944 Education Act – the greatest of all the progressive education acts – was the product of ideas and work of such people.

Parallels are drawn between this campaign and the current “Global Campaign for Education” aiming to make the worlds’ leaders deliver on the Millennium Development Goals with a commitment to high quality publicly provided education for all. In discussing the role that UK teachers organisations have had in this global campaign Mr Sinnot admits that there is still much more work to do. Quoting the words of Hugh Gaitskell these are aims that he intends to “fight, fight and fight again” to achieve.

Doing the Right Thing - Corporate Social Responsibility in a global marketplace

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:38:00 GMT

Professor Jeremy Moon

Globalisation, mass consumer awareness and public accountability are all factors in persuading companies to adopt ethical policies. As companies become more accountable not only for their own actions but for those within their supply chain, they have to adapt to ensure success within the context of the global society they operate in.

Professor Jeremy Moon (Professor of Corporate Social Responsibility at the University of Nottingham Business School and Director of the International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility) discusses some of the challenges faced by modern companies in responding to the various pressures driving them to focus on contributing to society as well as on business performance.

He also talks about the big challenges ahead for international business and what role The University of Nottingham Business School can provide in further developing its teaching and research to best prepare graduates for success in the current climate.

The end of the road?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:40:00 GMT

Professor Andy Collop

Road traffic has grown more than 80% since 1980 – as a result roads have deteriorated more quickly than could have been envisaged. Britain’s road network is one of the countries largest national assets.

Professor Andy Collop from the School of Civil Engineering describes the research taking place in Nottingham Transportation Engineering Centre and the improvements such knowledge can make to road materials, structures and sustainability.

The Future of Science

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:31:00 GMT

Professor Arthur J Carty

Canadian National Science Advisor and former University of Nottingham graduate, Professor Carty addresses the graduating class of 2006.

Professor Carty speaks of his upbringing as the son and grandson of men who worked in the coal industry and the struggles that came with it. He speaks of his love of Chemistry from a young age when he would find discarded pieces of calcium carbide from the mine and created explosions by dropping them in bottles of water.

Now, as National Science Advisor of Canada, he gives a sneak peek into future scientific and technological advancements such as Nanoscience and new strategies to cure disease.

He advises students to recognise opportunities in science beyond their discipline because the future of science will see the convergence of all disciplines.

Reporting on the Middle East

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:33:00 GMT

Frank Gardner, OBE

Frank Gardner OBE addresses the graduating class of 2006 as he receives his honorary degree of Doctor of Letters.

He talks about his first degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies from Exeter University and how it led to his current job with the BBC. He also touches on his accident in Saudi Arabia and how Middle Eastern views have sometimes been misconstrued by the mainstream media.

Frank Gardner is the BBC’s Security Correspondent, reporting for TV and radio on issues of both domestic and international security. In 2004, he was shot six times at close range by Al-Qaeda terrorists and his cameraman was killed.

Frank was awarded an OBE in June 2005 for services to journalism.

The Uncertainty Principle

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:26:00 GMT

Professor T.D. Lee

In this podcast Professor Lee addresses the graduating class of 2006. The Uncertainty Principle states: “The more certain we are of an object’s momentum, then the less certain we are of its position and vice-versa.”.

Position and momentum are conjugate variables. Professor Lee advises the new graduates to apply this law of nature to other conjugate variables in life such as material gain and spiritual enlightenment to achieve true success.

A new career in the health service

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:28:00 GMT

Professor Beasley addresses the Nursing graduating class of 2006.

In this Podcast, Professor Beasley talks about the importance of optimism in the ever-changing field of Nursing. She also stresses the need to take risks to further your career.

Depiction of Terrorism in Film and Television: Professor Roberta Pearson

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:20:00 GMT

Professor Roberta Pearson

In this podcast, Professor Roberta Pearson from the School of American and Canadian Studies, discusses the fictional representation of terrorism in modern day television programmes and why more and more people are using fiction instead of the news to inform their opinions of world events.

Professor Pearson considers the frequent engagement of modern audiences with such television series’ as ‘24’ and ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and how these common cultural experiences should not be underestimated as a factor in affecting the way public issues are viewed.

Life as a Journalist

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:23:00 GMT

Mr Jeff Randall

Former Nottingham University graduate and business journalist for the Daily Telegraph, Mr. Jeff Randall addresses the graduating class of 2006.

Mr. Randall speaks about his time as a student at Nottingham University and advises the students on the importance of keeping close ties with friends they’ve made at the University.

He describes his humorous first attempt at doing a live broadcast in front of the Bank of England, with a giant dust truck and a car full of drunken girls acting as his backdrop.

The life of a journalist is not always glamorous.

Researching solutions to global water shortages

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Professor Nidal Hilal

Director of the University of Nottingham’s Centre for Clean Water Technologies.

Making sure the world’s population has enough drinking water is one of the biggest challenges we face today. A rapidly increasing global population, the fact that only a very small percentage of global water is available for consumption and an uneven global distribution of clean drinking water are the main problems in regard to the current global water crisis.

Professor Hilal discusses these problems and some of the possible solutions the University’s Centre for Clean Water Technologies is currently researching. He discusses advances the centre has made, such as the development of membrane technology to aid in the re-use of water.

The world-leading reputation for research that Professor Hilal has earned in the fields of membrane technology and water treatment have been formally recognized by the award of the prestigious “Kuwait Prize of Applied Science for Water Resources Development” for the year 2005. This prize is one of the highest scientific honours awarded in the Middle East for intellectual achievement. It marked the first time that the award had been made to an academic in a UK university.

Looking back: when the Festival of Britain came to Nottingham

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:18:00 GMT

Sophie Hollinshead

The populace of Nottinghamshire, who are old enough to remember, have been given the opportunity to contribute to an exhibition of the Festival of Britain, currently on display at the University Adult Education Centre, Shakespeare Street until 23 March 2007. The Exhibition opened with a lecture delivered by Sophie Hollinshead, Art Historian for the School of Education, who was also responsible for collating the material. Sophie said of her motivation; "It's important that we record people's first hand experiences of such significant cultural events. Being able to interview people who were actually at the Festival or took part in local activities helps us to create a true sense of the real impact of the Festival on people’s lives and will provide a valuable local archive for historians and researchers.

After a Radio Nottingham and Nottingham Evening Post appeal for personal experiences, Sophie was overwhelmed with the response she received. "Many people have been in touch with me about their memories of the Festival of Britain and I have been able to start compiling an archive of those reminiscences. I've been really impressed with the number of people who have loaned or donated goods for the exhibition". But this exhibition is not just a walk down memory lane " '50's design is enjoying a revival of popularity at present, and rightly so. The Festival of Britain was hugely influential in developing a clean, colourful, modern style that is still relevant to design today".

Using appropriate technology

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:11:00 GMT

Dr Mike Clifford from the School of Mechanical Materials and Manufacturing Engineeringat the University of Nottingham has been working on simple, appropriate technologies to address some of the problems in the developing world.

In this podcast, Dr. Clifford touches on what “appropriate technology” means and discusses some of the engineering projects they have developed for use in countries such as Tanzania. These projects include energy efficient wood stoves, mechanical devices that work without batteries, sunshine-powered engines and mechanical food processing equipment to name a few.

Advances in Nanotechnology

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:08:00 GMT

In this podcast, Professor Moriarty discusses nanotechnology, and how it has led to a convergence of the traditional sciences. He talks about the commercial applications of nanotechnology such as hard disk technology in laptops, stain free materials and fabrics, self-cleaning windows and advanced water filtration.

He also touches on some of the myths about nanotechnology as well as some of the real dangers of Nanotechnology and the steps governments are taking to regulate it.

Professor Moriarty is a researcher in the field of nanotechnology in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Nottingham.

Flu pandemic: How prepared are we?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:06:00 GMT

In this podcast Professor Robert Dingwall, Director of the Institute of Science and Societyat the University of Nottingham, and a member of the UK government’s Department of Heath committee on the ethical aspects of pandemic influenza, discusses the causes and potential impact of a flu pandemic on the UK. In particular, examining how prepared the UK government is to cope with the medical and social impacts of a flu pandemic, and what steps we can take as individuals to protect ourselves.

In the last century, there were three separate flu pandemics, the most serious of which occurred in 1918, which is estimated to have resulted in the deaths of 50 million people worldwide. Professor Dingwall discusses the likelihood of another flu pandemic happening in the future and the differing methods available for protecting the population. He also discusses how a flu pandemic could be defeated, emphasising the importance of the role of the wider community and personal responsibility. Professor Dingwall also discusses the potential impact of a flu pandemic on the workplace, in particular health care professionals and the conflicting responsibilities to themselves, their families and their jobs.

How prepared are we in the UK for the potential impact of a flu pandemic?

Why Human Rights Matter

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:01:00 GMT

On the eve of International Human Rights Day, the Secretary General of Amnesty International, Irene Khan, delivered the inaugural Paragon Human Rights lecture. She spoke about the erosion of human rights in the name of counter-terrorism measures in the UK and across the globe.

Irene Khan argued that the UK's counter-terrorism policies are undermining the absolute prohibition of torture and ill treatment. She maintained that this approach is based on a false assumption that effectively fighting terror requires the erosion of human rights when, in fact, only respect for such rights, including fair trials and the absolute ban on torture will create an environment that can properly underpin our security. She concluded by arguing that we all have a role to play in upholding human rights principles in such difficult times.

The annual Paragon Lecture is co-hosted by The University of Nottingham Human Rights Law Centre and Paragon Law, a local law firm based at Broad Street, Nottingham, which specialises in human rights-related cases. It is an opportunity for the leaders of the global human rights movement to address the key issues of the day. The lecture will be held each year to mark International Human Rights Day on 10 December.

Challenges to the Absolute Prohibition of Torture

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:04:00 GMT

Professor Manfred Nowak, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, delivered the Second Annual Paragon Human Rights Lecture, held each year to mark International Human Rights Day. He spoke about the current challenges facing the absolute prohibition of torture, particularly with respect to the ‘War on Terror’.

Professor Nowak outlined definitions of torture, highlighting the prohibition of torture as an absolute and non-derogable right in international law. He explained that the ‘War on Terror’ after 11 September 2001 had led to increased political willingness to question the absoluteness of the prohibition of torture in the face of threats posed by international terrorism. The prohibition against torture was in danger of being eroded in a number of different ways including narrowing of the definition of torture, outsourcing of torture to third parties and sending terrorist suspects to countries where there was a likelihood that torture would be used in interrogation. Professor Nowak observed that these erosions were often led by the US as well as some other Western States and that they were having a negative effect on the absolute prohibition of torture in all countries worldwide. But he did see grounds for optimism in the domestic and international opposition currently faced by the US administration in its handling of Guantanamo Bay and other aspects of the ‘War on Terror’, which it was hoped would lead to US policy change sooner rather than later.

Using composite materials to replace bone

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 09:58:00 GMT

In this podcast, Professor Chris Rudd, Dean of the faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham, describes his work with composite materials in the car industry and how it can be applied to the field of medicine.

Traditionally, patients who have lost bone in an accident or have had bone removed due to cancer have had to endure two very long and very painful operations. One operation to attach steel plates to the bone, and a second operation once the bone has healed, to remove them.

For the past ten years, Professor Rudd and his team have been researching degradable polymers that would be as strong as the steel plates, but could be absorbed by the body, thus eliminating the need for secondary surgery.

Engagement in e-learning

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 09:55:00 GMT

Dr. Cynthia White is a Professor of Applied Linguistics at Massey University in New Zealand where one of her research interests is Distance education and online learning. In this talk to the e-learning community at Nottingham, Dr White discusses tools and techniques that help teachers, tutors and managers with traditional teaching backgrounds come to grips with e-learning.

Dr White also discusses how virtual learning environments have solved many of the problems that have plagued distance education since its inception. Problems like interactivity, student isolation and reduced learning opportunities.

Dr. White also touches on a new collaborative project she’s doing with staff at Nottingham to explore the challenges facing Chinese students and teachers at the University of Nottingham’s Ningbo campus.

Back bench rebels

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 09:49:00 GMT

Philip Cowley, Reader in the University’s School of Politics and International Relations, was recently nominated for the Times Higher young researcher of the year award. In this podcast, Philip discusses his research into back bench rebellions within the British parliament. Philip describes his research as practical politics, linking academic research to the real world of political debate.

Since the British Labour party’s re-election with a reduced majority of 66 MPs in May 2005, some back bench Labour MPs have continued to vote against their own party, led by Prime Minister Tony Blair. This has forced the British government to make a series of concessions on a range of legislation. After the election, it was widely anticipated that Labour party MPs, with a reduced majority, would have to tow the party line. Philip discusses his research into back bench behaviour, highlighting that the British back bench MPs have traditionally been more rebellious than many people may expect.

Philip also discusses the issues behind the bank bench revolts, in particular highlighting that back bench rebellions are now at a post war high–ironically, as the new Labour government of 1997 was determined not to be a ‘split’ party like the previous Conservative government led by John Major. Philip also discusses the impact of the Tony Blair’s announcement that he will step down as leader of the Labour party, and whether this has affected the frequency of revolts.

More information on Philip Cowley and his research can be found here.

The Brain of the Future

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 09:52:00 GMT

The Graduate School Centre at the University of Nottingham was formally opened on 12th October 2006 by Baroness Susan Greenfield, Director of the Royal Institution of Great Britain and Fullerian Professor of Physiology and Comparative Anatomy at Oxford University. In this key note speech, Baroness Greenfield considers how humans will communicate and learn in the future, as technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, and the pace of change within society becomes ever faster.

Baroness Greenfield discusses the idea of a “trans-humanist” world where the convergence of technology and biology may be so complete, that our current views on the differences between the carbon of the human body and the silicate of a microprocessor may be challenged.

A future where we move from “book culture” to “screen culture” and how it, amongst other technological advancements, may stifle creativity and imagination which could result in a brain with underdeveloped connection branches in the pre-frontal cortex, similar to that of a schizophrenic.

An interesting and engaging lecture that will have you asking “How much technology is too much?”

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/gradschool/

North Korea: Nuclear threat?

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (University of Nottingham Podcasts) — Wed, 19 May 2010 09:37:00 GMT

The increasing world tension that built up after North Korea undertook an underground nuclear test on October 26th this year form the background for this interview with Professor Gilbert Rozman from Princeton University. A leading commentator and researcher on comparisons and relations in Northeast Asia, including China, Japan, Russia and Korea, Professor Rozman examines a number of the key facets of this complex and highly volatile situation.

Against a backdrop of US hostility towards North Korea as part of an “axis of evil” and with diminishing hopes of reconciliation talks between South and North Korea reaching fruition, North Korea undertook the nuclear test despite strong international community pressure not to do so. Professor Rozman contends that this was due mainly as a demonstration effect in that by carrying out the test, other countries would then have to realise that North Korea does carry a credible nuclear threat.

While raising concerns across the globe, the specific regional effects are perhaps more complex especially given the recent six party talks between North and South Korea, China, Japan, Russia and the US. Trying to unpick the different agendas that each country brings to the negotiating table and where each would like to see policy being directed is a huge task in itself, let alone the heightened pressures arising form the test. In many respects, China’s role becomes a key one as it plays an increasingly wider role in international relations and is not keen to see regime change North Korea that might result in mass migration over the border in to China.

Ultimately, Professor Rozman suspects that North Korea will not give up all its nuclear weapons but that a negotiated settlement could be found. He argues that while the optimists are probably too optimistic, the growing pessimist view is gaining ground but should not be felt to be the obvious outcome from the crisis. Predicting exactly where the dispute will head next, though, is a process that is fraught with difficulty and due to the very complex nature of it, Professor Rozman believes that we are probably not yet at the end-game point of the dispute.

For more details of Professor Rozman's lecture at Nottingham and his talk at Chatham House in London organised by Nottingham's China Policy Institute, please seehttp://www.nottingham.ac.uk/china-policy-institute/events/#Rozman

Young Carers

andrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk (The University of Nottingham) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:25:00 GMT

In this video, meet Britain's 'invisible army' of young carers and young adult carers. This video is part of the Health and Well-being strand of our Impact campaign. To find out more about this and other projects please visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/impactcampaign