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Alumni Weekend

Physics in the 21st century - an exciting Time for Physics at oxford

Dr John Wheater, Chairman of the Department and other members of the Oxford University Physics team about all the latest projects and ideas that they are working on. With Alan Barr and Henry Snaith.
Alumni Weekend

Zooniverse: what to do with half a million scientists?

Dr Chris Lintott and Dr Rob Simpson explain using 'citizen power' to expand our knowledge of the Universe.
Big Questions For The Future

How can we deal with the challenge of 'data overload'?

We are reaching a point where computers can no longer cope with the quantity of data collected from cosmological simulations - a problem that will grow, not only in cosmology.
General Philosophy

2.1 Recap of General Philosophy Lecture 1

Part 2.1. A brief recap on the first lecture describing how Aristotle's view of the universe, dominant throughout the middle ages in Europe, came to be gradually phased out by a modern, mechanistic view of the universe.
General Philosophy

1.4 From Galileo to Descartes

Part 1.4. Outlines Galileo's revolutionary theories of astronomy and mechanical science and introduces Descartes' (the father of modern philosophy) ideas of philosophical scepticism.
General Philosophy

1.3 Science from Aristotle to Galileo

Part 1.3. Describes briefly the Aristotelian view of the universe; the basis for natural science in Europe until the 15th century and its conflict Galileo's theories.
Alumni Weekend

Galaxy Zoo - The Rise and Rise of Citizen Science

Chris Lintott from the Department of Astrophysics gives a talk on the increasing significant contributions members of the public are making to scientific research through websites such as Galaxy Zoo.
Inside Oxford Science

Dark Matter and Architecture in Science

In the second edition of Inside Oxford Science Pedro explores dark matter and cosmic voids whilst Marcus leads a debate on whether great architecture can inspire great science.
The History of Science Museum

Telescopes Now Lecture 4: The Pierre Auger Observatory

In the fourth and final lecture in the 'Telescopes Now' series, Professor Alan Watson talks about his work at the Pierre Auger Cosmic Ray Observatory.
The History of Science Museum

Telescopes Now Lecture 3: The Gemini Telescopes

In the third in a series of lectures by senior astronomers about recent developments in telescopes, Professor Roger Davies talks about his work on the Gemini Telescopes.
The History of Science Museum

Telescopes Now Lecture 2: Jodrell Bank, the Lovell Telescope and e-MERLIN

In the second in a series of lectures by senior astronomers about recent developments in the telescope, Professor Phil Diamond talks about his work at Jodrell Bank on E-Merlin, and in particular the Lovell Telescope.
The History of Science Museum

Telescopes Now Lecture 1: The William Herschel and the Hubble telescopes

In the first in a series of lectures by senior astronomers about recent developments in telescopes, Professor Alexander Boksenberg talks about his work with the William Herschel and the Hubble telescopes.
Inside Oxford Science

Synaesthesia and Citizen Science

Part one. The team examines the neurological condition synaesthesia and the recent Oxford study which sheds light on its genetic basis. Also explored is Galaxy Zoo, an innovative Oxford project which asks the public to help classify galaxies.

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