Registrarism Ep.9 - 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.
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In this podcast, Dr Paul Greatrix reacts to reports in the media, suggesting universities could cancel Fresher Week in response to Swine Flu.
Buying Time - Premier League managers and the sack
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
Are Premier League football teams too trigger happy when it comes to their managers? Does a longer tenure mean greater success?
To tweet or not to tweet - what is the question?
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.
In this podcast the truth about Twitter and Philosophy.
Violence and the media
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
Is there a link between what children watch and how violent they can become, and how significant is that link?
The day the music died
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.
In this podcast Professor Andrew Leyshon explains his assertion that the recording studio sector is in a deep crisis.
Northern Ireland on the brink?
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.nottingha
Is there going to be a deal done in Northern Ireland?
Gordon Brown: 'moral coward?'
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,
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.
Rebuilding parliament
Mr Clarke was recently at the University to speak in the Centre for British Politics' Spring Seminar Series
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.
Parliament: hung, drawn and quartered?
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.Author(s):
The City has warned a hung parliament could spell further trouble for the economy, but would it be such a bad thing?
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.
Acclaimed writer William Ivory talks about his new play at the Lakeside Arts Centre: 'Bomber's Moon'.
Gordon Brown's election pledges
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.
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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.
Changing the face of war crimes.
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.
Backbench Rebellions
Professor Philip Cowley explains the concept of backbench rebellions.
Recording the history of Southwell Workhouse
Archaeologists from The University of Nottingham have been delving into the history of Southwell Workhouse by carrying out a detailed survey of the buildings.
CMU Energy Presentation: Smart Transportation
Stephen Smith is one of the many faculty experts at Carnegie Mellon University contributing to the work of the Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation. Smith, a research professor of robotics and director, Intelligent Coordination and Logistics Laboratory, discusses how "smart transportation" can help cities use less fuel.
The Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation at CMU leverages the expertise of more than 100 faculty from across the university to address several complex chal
CMU Energy Presentation: ChargeCar
Illah Nourbakhsh is one of the many faculty experts at Carnegie Mellon University contributing to the work of the Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation. Nourbakhsh, a professor of robotics and director of the CREATE lab, discusses the ChargeCar project and how the Electric Garage is working with the community.
The Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation at CMU leverages the expertise of more than 100 faculty from across the university to address several complex challenges:
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CMU Energy Presentation: Hurricanes and Off-Shore Wind
Paulina Jaramillo, is one of the many faculty experts at Carnegie Mellon University contributing to the work of the Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation. Jaramillo, an assistant research professor in Engineering and Public Policy and executive director of the RenewElec project, discusses whether hurricanes will clobber off-shore wind.
The Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation at CMU leverages the expertise of more than 100 faculty from across the university to address sever
Alphablocks--Treasure Map with Pirate Letter "R"
In this Alphablocks video, the letters build words-map, rams, and raft while Pirate Letter R leads the gang to find a treasure. This is a great resource to introduce and/or review blending words in the early childhood classroom. (3:00)
Kicking homophobia out of football
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 netw
TWC9: Windows Phone to Windows 8, DirectX graphics development, SSDT Updated | This Week On Channel This week on Channel 9, Clint and Dan discuss the week's top developer news, including;
