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Defence and Security in an Unstable World

The Peter Nailor Memorial Lecture on Defence delivered by General Sir Nick Parker KCB CBE

Is Society Ready For Driverless Cars?

Driverless cars will affect us all profoundly. They will save many lives, destroy many livelihoods and change our behaviour in unexpected ways. What are the barriers to achieving the benefits of this new technology and how can they be overcome?

How Maths Can Save Your Life

Many of us have been in a medical scanner and benefited from its use in medical diagnostics. But how many of us have considered how it works? The maths behind modern medical imaging (showing how CAT, MRI and Ultrasound scanners work) will be explained.

The Conservative Party

The Conservative Party is the oldest and one of the most successful political parties in the democratic world. It has been, for many years, the natural party of government. What is the secret of the party's extraordinary longevity and electoral success?

Britain and the EU: In or Out - One Year On

This lecture will discuss the implications of the 2016 Referendum.

Artificial Intelligence

Alan Turing famously proposed a test of artificial intelligence. What has been achieved? Stephen Hawking has said that real artificial intelligence will mean the end of mankind. Is that a real threat? Are there limits to what a silicon brain might do?

Queen Elizabeth II

The reign of Elizabeth II has been the longest in British history. The Crown has grown stronger both at home as a symbol of the nation.

Making Software 'Correct by Construction'

Is it possible to build software so that you know that is is correct? How could this be done? Has anyone tried? What would it cost?

King George VI

George VI was the unexpected king. His human qualities reinforced the spirit of social solidarity which helped Britain to victory in war and recovery in peace.

What Really Happened in Y2K?

As year 2000, 'Y2K', approached, many feared that computer programs would cause problems. There is a widespread belief that the millennium bug was a myth, invented by rapacious consultants as a way to make money. What was the truth? What, if anything, happened? Have we learnt all the right lessons?

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