The UON Podcast
This site provides a platform for University of Nottingham experts,alumni and students to discuss current issues, latest research and events here at the University.
Podcasts are available for download as an mp3 file or can be played directly from this site. You can also subscribe to receive regular updates through podcatching software tools or various podcast directories.
For more information about Podcasting at Nottingham, or if you would like to suggest a future Podcast please emailandrew.burden@nottingham.ac.uk
Many of the academics are also available for media interviews on a vast array of subjects. To find the right expert for your story visit our comprehensive Expertise Guide
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The dos and don'ts of honorary degrees (mp3, Tuesday 17 November 2009, 7.56MB, 10:42mins)
Were US universities right to bestow honorary degrees on Barack Obama? In this podcast Dr Paul Greatrix questions the wisdom of honouring politicians before they've had a chance to do their job.
Students encouraged to 'grow their own' (mp4, Friday 13 November 2009, 31.7MB, 7:05mins)
Students at the University are being encouraged to 'grow their own' in an ambitious project being set up by one of their fellow students. You can either watch the video in the YouTube player below or, if in China, by clicking on the title above.
The future of aid - the Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP (mp4, Thursday 12 November 2009, 165.8MB, 40:34mins)
In this lecture series podcast Douglas Alexander delivers the annual Hugh Gaitskell lecture at the School of Education. You can watch the video in the YouTube player below or, if in China, by clicking on the title above.
Day of action (mp4, Monday 9 November 2009, 10.2MB, 2:34mins)
In this podcast we're out and about in Lenton again with Manager Off Campus Affairs, Melanie Futer. This time it's all about recycling. You can either directly play the video below, or (if in China) click on the title above.
Recent Episodes
The lecturer who gave Alan Sillitoe away (mp4, Friday 6 November 2009, 60MB, 16,01 mins)
In this podcast meet Dr Edward Sellman in an unusual context. He takes you on a tour of his latest art exhibition, which features a remarkable portrait of a certain Nottinghamshire author. You can either directly play the video below, or (if in China) click on the title above.
Mystery skeleton mystifies archaeologists (mp4, Tuesday 3 November 2009, 43.2MB, 9:34mins)
A skeleton, found at one of the most important, but least understood Roman sites in Britain, is puzzling experts from The University of Nottingham. You can watch the video using the YouTube player below, or if in China, by clicking on the title above to watch the mp4.
Handbags at dawn: Pre-Election match report (mp4, Saturday 17 October 2009, 9.6MB 13:02mins)
A tense election period is looming with certain MPs refusing to pay back expenses and some already announcing that they intend to stand down.In this podcast Professor Steven Fielding weighs up the main parties and asks if they're fighting fit.