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Alumni Weekend

by Oxford University

The annual Oxford University Alumni Weekend aims to showcase the Collegiate University as a whole, giving prominence to a range of current research and its application to real world situations, as well as recognising the achievements of Oxford men and women. This series also includes podcasts from other alumni events including study days and the Oxford European Reunion. Past themes include "A Global Oxford" (2008), "Equal Citizenship" (2009) and "Shared Treasures" (2010).

Episodes

Sacred Landscapes, Buddhist Temples: A case study from Central Tibet

54m · Published 11 Nov 16:03

This talk illustrates how Tibetan Buddhism relates to the landscapes of the Tibetan plateau, to form a unique, truly Himalayan blend.

Choice or Accident? The outbreak of the First World War

39m · Published 04 Nov 12:47

The causes of the First World War have long been controversial and remain so. The Warden of St Antony's College, Oxford, and author of The War that Ended Peace (2013) brings us up to date on the debate.

The Commercial Evolution of Microfinance: From donor dependence to sustainable social investment institutions

41m · Published 22 Oct 18:17

Ira Lieberman provides an expert analysis on the evolution of micro-finance institutions. Followed by Juan Guerra, founder of StudentFunder – a case study.

Oxford’s Global Leadership in Social Enterprise: A panel discussion

38m · Published 22 Oct 18:10

Social finance and social investment is creating a global buzz, with estimates that the sector will grow over the next decade – an emerging trend that may lead to both vibrant social change and financial returns on investment.

Innovation in Financing Human Well-being

24m · Published 22 Oct 18:03

Sir John Bell, Regius Professor of Medicine and Will Hutton, Principal of Hertford, in conversation.

Why is Oxford Determined to Change the Way We Discover New Medicines?

43m · Published 07 Oct 17:55

Chas Bountra, a popular speaker at the recent Meeting Minds: Alumni Weekend in Asia, will explain how Oxford is creating a new ecosystem for drug discovery.

Richard Nixon’s Reputation: 40 years after Watergate

55m · Published 07 Oct 17:29

Nigel Bowles explores Nixon’s politics that achieved a synthesis of strategy, imagination, ideologies, and calculation rare among Presidents.

Richard Ovenden and Diarmaid MacCulloch in Conversation

59m · Published 06 Oct 14:12

Richard Ovenden, Bodley’s Librarian and Fellow of Balliol, and Diarmaid MacCulloch, Professor of the History of the Church and Fellow of St Cross.

What Maths Really Does: From modelling the brain to modelling the climate

58m · Published 06 Oct 12:29

How has mathematics emerged over recent decades as the engine behind 21st century science? Alain Goriely looks at this question and more.

What Maths Really Does: From modelling the brain to modelling the climate

58m · Published 06 Oct 12:29

How has mathematics emerged over recent decades as the engine behind 21st century science? Alain Goriely looks at this question and more.

Alumni Weekend has 160 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 136:52:50. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 28th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 5th, 2024 10:47.