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Is Matter Evil?

A dialogue with Philip Pullman's complex 'Dark Materials' trilogy which provides a framework for discussing how human beings relate to the material world, and the origin of evil.

'Two Point One Children': Why There is No Typical Family in the Family Court

This lecture will explore vulnerable parties and children in the Family Court, especially where the common denominator is frequently one of poverty - in education, income and expectations. How can a court deliver a fair system to the most vulnerable?

Singers in the Making of Europe

By the twelfth century the West could be imagined as...

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?

The External Financing Position

For most of the period since we have had records, the UK has held a positive net international investment positions versus the rest of the world. But the UK is now a net debtor. What are the reasons for this extraordinary reversal and what does it mean for the exchange rate?

The Gospel of Apartheid

South Africa’s Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) and the Afrikaner people it served had, since the 17th century drawn a distinction between white ‘Christians’ and the apparently unconvertible ‘heathen’ peoples around them. Theology legitimised apartheid, but was also instrumental in its end.

The Eradication of Infectious Diseases

Eradicating an infectious disease for all time is one of the greatest gifts a generation can give to all subsequent ones. This lecture will examine the opportunities and difficulties of eradication.

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.

Energetic Mathematics

Mathematics is vital in ensuring that the lights stay on as the planners of the grid need to solve non-linear differential-algebraic equations to work out how much electricity can be generated, distributed and stored. These challenges will increase in the future.

Expert Witnesses: A Zero-Sum Game?

It is a gross injustice to the child and parent for social workers, backed by ‘expert’ opinion, to wrongly remove children but it is equally unacceptable for vulnerable children to be left at home to suffer abuse...

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Is Matter Evil?

'Two Point One Children': Why There is No Typical Family in the Family Court

Singers in the Making of Europe

Making Software 'Correct by Construction'

The External Financing Position

The Gospel of Apartheid

The Eradication of Infectious Diseases

King George VI

Energetic Mathematics

Expert Witnesses: A Zero-Sum Game?

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