Using appropriate technology
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.
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.
Doing the Right Thing - Corporate Social Responsibility in a global marketplace
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 Author(s):
Professor Jeremy Moon
Conservation and Bio-Diversity
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 t
Dr Richard Field
Doors open (for green fingers) at the Centre for Plant Integrative Biology.
Monday 2nd 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
Professor Charlie Hodgman
Success Through Innovation
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 G
Sir Michael Hodgkinson
Polymeric Materials in Everyday Life
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.
Bottoms up - the science of slurping
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
Professor Andy Taylor
A Degree of Distinction Part 2
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 Univers
Peter Snow
A Degree of Distinction Part 1
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
Peter Snow
A Year in Focus - Assessing Gordon Brown Part 1
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.
Doctor Fielding works in the University's School of Politics and International Relations. He is an expert in
Steven Fielding
A Degree of Distinction Part 3
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 Notti
Peter Snow
Dressed for Success
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,
Ron Benson
A Year in Focus - Assessing Gordon Brown Part 3
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.
Doctor Fielding works in the University's School of Politics and International Relations. He i
Steven Fielding
A Year in Focus - Assessing Gordon Brown Part 2
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 c
Steven Fielding
Kosovo in Focus
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.
Author(s):
Professor Stefan Wolff
Portishead and Purple Haze in Portland
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.
Dr Kim Elliott
Sound Advice
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?
Rosemary Gibson
The philosophy of flirting
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:
Dr Caroline Jenkins
Sharia Law - the heart of the debate
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:
Professor Hugh Goddard
Inside Employment
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/studen
Debra Henson
