Engineering: Archimedes of Syracuse In the 3rd century BCE, the Sicilian polymath Archimedes significantly advanced human understanding of mathematics, geometry and astronomy.
Physics: Its Birth in Greek Ionia This lecture discusses the pioneering physical theories of Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, Anaxagoras and Democritus.
The Carry Trade and Uncovered Interest Rate Parity Basic economic theory tells us that borrowing money in a...
Victorian Era Astronomy: On Land and in the Skies In the late 19th-century, astronomical research could be practical, using...
Picturesque Engineering: Telford's Highland Roads and Bridges In partnership with the Fulbright Commission. In 1819, Thomas Telford...
Gresham and Defoe (underwriters): The Origins of London Marine Insurance This lecture explores the astonishing history of marine insurance underwriting...
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...
The New Art of Central Banking Following the Long Expansion and the global financial crisis, money...