3.1 Introduction
The new ‘service economy’, is it a direct result of globalisation? This unit examines the switch from manufacturing to services and looks at the impact of information and communication technologies on the economy as a whole. The ‘new economy’ has many benefits, but at what cost?
2.5 Looking ahead: understanding economic change
The new ‘service economy’, is it a direct result of globalisation? This unit examines the switch from manufacturing to services and looks at the impact of information and communication technologies on the economy as a whole. The ‘new economy’ has many benefits, but at what cost?
3.2 The constructivist model of learning
How do we learn? Understanding ‘how’ is the key to learning more effectively. This unit looks at the three main categories of theories: the acquisitive, constructivist and experiential models of learning. There is no right way to learn but developing an active approach will ensure that you are open to new ideas.
A Conversation with Meg Munn
A conversation with Meg Munn MP, former Minister in the Blair and Brown governments. Hear an 'insider's' take on the UK political scene - a crucial general election due within six months, the 'expenses scandal' entangling Westminster MPs, an unpopular Labour leader, and the UK’s relationship with Europe being questioned again. Held 7 December, 2009.
Climate Change 2010: Where do we go from here?
Over the past few months, the climate change challenge has taken some odd twists and turns. The COP15 meeting in Copenhagen was widely condemned in the press as a failure; the Australian Government has been unable to get its emission trading scheme through the Senate; Europe and North America have been hit by cold and snowy winters; and there has been a surge in public attacks on the veracity of climate change science. What is going on? This talk focuses on the post-Copenhagen climate - both phy
Burma votes 2010 - Episode 1
Des Ball and Morten Pedersen are the guests in the first ‘Burma votes 2010' vodcast. This video was recorded on 2 November 2010 and is hosted by Nicholas Farrelly. It is the first in a series about the 2010 elections in Burma.
‘Burma votes 2010' brings together experts to discuss and analyse the poll and the political landscape ahead of and after the election day.
If you have questions or comments for the team you can leave them here or join in the conversation at asiapacific.a
9 What the world said – or, the politics of the exotic
In this unit we examine the Royal Pavillion at Brighton, and its relationship to nineteenth century romanticism and exoticism. We begin with a biographical discussion of the Prince of Wales, afterwards Prince Regent and eventually King George IV, to whose specifications the Pavillion was built. With the help of video and still images we take a tour of the Pavillion, examining the exterior then a series of interior rooms as a visitor in the 1820s may have experienced them. Besides this we look at
8 How ‘Romantic’ is the Pavilion?
In this unit we examine the Royal Pavillion at Brighton, and its relationship to nineteenth century romanticism and exoticism. We begin with a biographical discussion of the Prince of Wales, afterwards Prince Regent and eventually King George IV, to whose specifications the Pavillion was built. With the help of video and still images we take a tour of the Pavillion, examining the exterior then a series of interior rooms as a visitor in the 1820s may have experienced them. Besides this we look at
Strategic thinking for an Age of Austerity
David Blagden, DPhil candidate in International Relations in Oxford, gives a talk for the ELAC Hilary Term 2010 seminar series. This series is co-hosted by the ELAC and the University of Oxford Programme on the Changing Character of War (CCW)
2.1 The sensible body
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the approach to medicine was vastly different from today. Health is now recognised, at least in most European countries, as a universal right, but what was it like in the past? How did social and political boundaries affect access to treatment, and what were the treatments of the day? This unit examines how Scottish healthcare institutions were influenced by these underlying social, economic, political and cultural contexts.
Introduction
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the approach to medicine was vastly different from today. Health is now recognised, at least in most European countries, as a universal right, but what was it like in the past? How did social and political boundaries affect access to treatment, and what were the treatments of the day? This unit examines how Scottish healthcare institutions were influenced by these underlying social, economic, political and cultural contexts.
3 Conclusion
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the approach to medicine was vastly different from today. Health is now recognised, at least in most European countries, as a universal right, but what was it like in the past? How did social and political boundaries affect access to treatment, and what were the treatments of the day? This unit examines how Scottish healthcare institutions were influenced by these underlying social, economic, political and cultural contexts.
2. Designing for Cuba: Necessary In(ter)vention (April 11, 2008)
science, computer, technology, research, political, social, design, digital, device, government, Sneakernet, socialism, security, economy, barter, development, entrepreneurship, intranet, green, blog, IT, flash drive, change, internet, web, Fidel Castro,
3. Sustainable Energy System: Scale, Tradeoffs, and Co-Benefits (October 14, 2009)
science, earth studies, technology, carbon problem, energy, electricity, generation, renewable, resources, climate, change, time, population growth, green power, capacity, problem, emissions, sustainable, intermittency, design, economy, food, water, ethan
6. A Strategy for Exploiting Unconventional Gas Resources (May 20, 2009)
earth science, environmental biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, math, climate change, economy, energy, technology, oil, nuclear, electricity, chemical, renewable fuel, greenhouse gas, GHG, fossil fuel, atmosphere, carbon capture, supply, natural ga
1. When the Rubber Hits the Road: The Real Story on Fuel Economy (January 7, 2009)
science, economics, engineering, environment, global warming, energy, climate change, policy, technology, research, education, international issues, oil, fuel emissions, carbon, transportation, congestion, car, mileage, automobile, vehicle, bus transit, A
2. New Ways to Think About Regulating Greenhouse Gasses (January 14, 2009)
Science, Climate change, environmental biology, international, UN, carbon markets, emissions trading credits , economically, Kyoto treaty, developing countries, industry, technology, energy, offset, government, emissions trading system, electric, power, c
1. Overcoming the Resource Curse (September 24, 2008)
science, economics, politics, oil, poverty, corruption, international relations, energy, authoritarian rule, government corruption, dictatorship, oil dependence, developing countries, market volatility, Africa, oil prices, energy crisis, environment, tran
3. Rising Powers, Shrinking Planet: The New Geopolitics of Energy (October 8, 2008)
science, geography, energy, environment, geopolitics, politics, international relations, energy policy, natural resources, oil, natural gas, North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO), Africa, China, Europe, energy crisis, economics, climate change, global
4. Cradle to Cradle (October 15, 2008)
science, product design, architecture, green, sustainability, entrepreneurship, innovation, William McDonough, equity, ecology, economy, intelligent design, natural resources, intention, renewable resources, Eco-efficiency, Eco-effectiveness, Environmenta
