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Energy and Matter at the Origin of Life

The origin of life is one of the biggest questions in science, but until recently it was, experimentally, a question in chemistry. Now, gene sequences and a better understanding of cell growth under extreme conditions are giving insights from biology.

London Belongs to Us: Street-Life and New Wave British Cinema of the 1960s

In the 1960s, British filmmakers broke out of the studio to find new subjects among the young, fashionable and disadvantaged, seen in their natural habitats – not only in the North and Midlands, but in unfamiliar parts of London.

Cult Films of London

"We're not trying to capture reality, we're trying to find...

Taking London to the World: Robert Paul Shows his Native City in Motion

Britain’s pioneer filmmaker, born 150 years ago in North London, vividly portrayed the variety of life in ‘the imperial metropolis’ at the end of the 19th century, conscious of its historic appeal but also emphasising the modernity of which he was a part.

London's First Filmmaker

Robert Paul was one of the pioneers of filmmaking and...

Plastics from Potatoes, Rubber from Rice

This talk shows that the incorporation of a simple salt can lead to a flexible plastic with mechanical properties similar to oil derived plastics. Most importantly these plastics are recyclable and ultimately compostable.

Has the Internet Changed News for Better or Worse? 250 Years of Technology

What can we learn from history about how deeply the internet could transform news in the 21st century? And how does it relate to broader social and economic trends?

Gothic London: Recreating the Ancient City on Screen

The earliest London-made films showed the Victorian city doing everyday business, before its fictional screen image became increasingly shadowy and sinister.

What Does Gothic Mean For Cinema?

Gothic or ‘gaslight’ films show a shadowy and sinister vision...

Where was the First Cinema?

Prof. Ian Christie argues why this is hard to answer...

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