Engineering: Archimedes of Syracuse In the 3rd century BCE, the Sicilian polymath Archimedes significantly advanced human understanding of mathematics, geometry and astronomy.
The Carry Trade and Uncovered Interest Rate Parity Basic economic theory tells us that borrowing money in a...
Corruption in Britain - A Necessary Evil?: Critiquing Corruption The Symposium addressed issues on governance, trust and anti-bribery, and...
What I Like about this country is that it has a nice level of corruption! Allen & Overy Lecture Deep economic truths from the mouths...
Victorian Era Astronomy: On Land and in the Skies In the late 19th-century, astronomical research could be practical, using...
Gresham and Defoe (underwriters): The Origins of London Marine Insurance This lecture explores the astonishing history of marine insurance underwriting...
What is Happening to Christianity? Insights from Africa Christianity’s centre of gravity has shifted to the Global South. What do these changes mean for our understanding of the world’s largest religion?
To Blame or Not to Blame? The Medical Profession and Blame Culture Traditionally, medicine has been taught by imitation, apprenticeship and humiliation...
Leadership at a Time of Transition and Turbulence - A conversation with Peter Sutherland KCMG Professor Costa conducts a conversation/discussion with Peter Sutherland, Chairman of...