Series of annual radio lectures on significant contemporary issues, delivered by leading figures from the relevant fields
Professor Williams examines the impact of racialised science on attitudes to race.
Professor Williams explores solutions to prevent racism and reconcile racial tensions.
Military historian John Keegan explores the impact warfare has had on modern times.
John Keegan explores the origins of warfare, when combat first became purposeful.
John Keegan explores the evolving relationship between war and the nation state.
John Keegan considers the impact of battle on those who fight them.
John Keegan considers how the causes of war are to be addressed and conflict resolved.
Professor Anthony Giddens examines the ways globalisation has affected our lives.
Professor Giddens looks at the links between tradition and fundamentalism.
How do changing roles within the family promote democracy and economic development?
Professor Giddens examines one of the most powerful ideas of the 20th century.
Chris Patten examines how governance affects sustainable development.
Tom Lovejoy argues that biological diversity lies at the heart of sustainable development.
Sir John Browne examines the role of business in delivering sustainable development.
Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland examines issues surrounding health in developing countries.
Dr Vandana Shiva examines the impact of globalisation on the lives of ordinary people.
Professor Tom Kirkwood explores the revolution in the human aging process.
Professor Tom Kirkwood looks at a revolution in the life sciences.
Professor Tom Kirkwood explores the connections between sex and death.
Professor Kirkwood discusses meeting the challenge of an older population.
Professor Kirkwood argues that the longevity revolution has reached a turning-point.
Onora O'Neill asks whether there real evidence of a crisis of trust in society.
Onora O'Neill examines extreme situations where danger and terror undermine trust.
Onora O'Neill examines the quest for more accountability in government and institutions.
