http://sydney.edu.au/podcasts/ no The University of Sydney wpp.marketing@sydney.edu.au Podcasts produced by The University of Sydney. en-au Copyright 2002-2013 The University of Sydney. Thu, 23 May 2013 11:15:25 +1000 Thu, 23 May 2013 11:15:25 +1000 Award-winning journalist and author David Marr reveals the untold story behind the Bill Henson censorship scandal. Marr discusses how the removal from a Sydney art gallery of a collection of photographer Bill Henson's images of children became one of the most contentious political events of the year. (13/10/08. Running time 1:25:42) http://www.seymour.usyd.edu.au/ideas/program_davidmarr.shtml Sara Roy, Harvard Scholar A Sydney Ideas Lecture Award-winning journalist and author David Marr reveals the untold story behind the Bill Henson censorship scandal. Marr discusses how the removal from a Sydney art gallery of a collection of photographer Bill Henson's images of children became one of the most contentious political events of the year. (13/10/08. Running time 1:25:42) 01:25:00 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1100 http://sydney.edu.au/podcasts/2008.php?id=the_bill_henson_case_art_and_panic_at_sydney_ideas Harvard scholar Sara Roy explains how the economic and social changes of the past decade in Israel and the Occupied Territories have undermined the possibility of peace in the region. (8/10/08. Running time 1:26:55) http://www.usyd.edu.au/news/84.html?newsstoryid=2681 Sara Roy, Harvard Scholar A Sydney Ideas Lecture Harvard scholar Sara Roy explains how the economic and social changes of the past decade in Israel and the Occupied Territories have undermined the possibility of peace in the region. (8/10/08. Running time 1:26:55) 01:26:00 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1100 http://sydney.edu.au/podcasts/2008.php?id=beyond_occupation Professor Paul Walton from the University of York talks about catalysts and other chemical effects involved in food and eating. He says knowing a little bit about food chemistry can go a long way to living a long and healthy life. (1/10/08. Running time 50:28) http://www.usyd.edu.au/news/93.html?eventid=3187 Professor Paul Walton from the University of York A Sydney Ideas Lecture Professor Paul Walton from the University of York talks about catalysts and other chemical effects involved in food and eating. He says knowing a little bit about food chemistry can go a long way to living a long and healthy life. (1/10/08. Running time 50:28) 00:50:00 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://sydney.edu.au/podcasts/2008.php?id=you_are_what_you_eat_chemistry_s_secret_to_a_long_life Professor Oliver Taplin from Oxford University is one of the world's leading authorities on ancient Greek Theatre, especially its imagery on the painted figured pottery of Greece and South Italy in the 5th-4th centuries BC. (Running time 1:01:40) http://www.arts.usyd.edu.au/school/sophi/news_events/index.shtml Professor Oliver Taplin, Oxford University A Sydney Ideas Lecture Professor Oliver Taplin from Oxford University is one of the world's leading authorities on ancient Greek Theatre, especially its imagery on the painted figured pottery of Greece and South Italy in the 5th-4th centuries BC. (Running time 1:01:40) 01:01:00 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://sydney.edu.au/podcasts/2008.php?id=tragic_life-journeys_and_real-life_journeys_the_place_where_three_ways_meet Associate Professor Dick Bryan from the Department of Political Economy, and Sally Auld, Interest Rate Strategist from J.P. Morgan, comment on the current global financial crisis, the responses by governments and the way forward for policy. (24/10/08. Running time 18:21, 15:38) http://agile-prod.ucc.usyd.edu.au/research/opportunities/supervisors/523 Associate Professor Dick Bryan A Sydney Ideas Lecture Associate Professor Dick Bryan from the Department of Political Economy, and Sally Auld, Interest Rate Strategist from J.P. Morgan, comment on the current global financial crisis, the responses by governments and the way forward for policy. (24/10/08. Running time 18:21, 15:38) 00:18:00 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://sydney.edu.au/podcasts/2008.php?id=symposium_financial_crisis_ This lecture is based on Flannery's recently published Quarterly Essay, Now or Never: A Sustainable Future of Australia? (Black Inc). In it, Flannery canvasses three potential solutions to climate change, one of the most pressing issues of our time. (24/9/08 Running time 1:33:18) http://www.usyd.edu.au/news/84.html?newsstoryid=2640 Tim Flannery A Sydney Ideas Lecture This lecture is based on Flannery's recently published Quarterly Essay, Now or Never: A Sustainable Future of Australia? (Black Inc). In it, Flannery canvasses three potential solutions to climate change, one of the most pressing issues of our time. (24/9/08 Running time 1:33:18) 01:33:00 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://sydney.edu.au/podcasts/2008.php?id=now_or_never_tim_flannery_at_sydney_ideas Ronald Wright unravels the makings of America and argues that its modern ideals are based on its colonial past. This lecture is based on his book, What is America: a Short History of the New World Order. (22/9/08. Running time 1:31:21) http://www.usyd.edu.au/news/84.html?newsstoryid=2625 Ronald Wright A Sydney Ideas Lecture Ronald Wright unravels the makings of America and argues that its modern ideals are based on its colonial past. This lecture is based on his book, What is America: a Short History of the New World Order. (22/9/08. Running time 1:31:21) 01:31:00 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://sydney.edu.au/podcasts/2008.php?id=what_is_america_ronald_wright_at_sydney_ideas Medieval scholar Albrecht Classen exposes the chastity belt as a popular myth that proliferated in the 19th century. After reviewing the evidence of the existence of the chastity belt, he found that scant research had been carried out, and that the chastity belt was a byproduct of the 19th-century fascination with instruments of torture from medieval times. http://www.usyd.edu.au/news/84.html?newsstoryid=2429 Albrecht Classen A Sydney Ideas Lecture Medieval scholar Albrecht Classen exposes the chastity belt as a popular myth that proliferated in the 19th century. After reviewing the evidence of the existence of the chastity belt, he found that scant research had been carried out, and that the chastity belt was a byproduct of the 19th-century fascination with instruments of torture from medieval times. 00:53:00 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://sydney.edu.au/podcasts/2008.php?id=the_myth_of_the_medieval_chastity_belt As an activist and author Canadian Maude Barlow has been at the forefront of international water politics for many years. In this lecture she addresses these issues and shows how ordinary people from around the world have banded together to reclaim the public's right to clean water. http://www.usyd.edu.au/news/84.html?newsstoryid=2560 Maude Barlow A Sydney Ideas Lecture As an activist and author Canadian Maude Barlow has been at the forefront of international water politics for many years. In this lecture she addresses these issues and shows how ordinary people from around the world have banded together to reclaim the public's right to clean water. 01:20:00 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://sydney.edu.au/podcasts/2008.php?id=maude_barlow_-_the_blue_covenant Internationally-renowned public intellectual and veteran of the global justice movement, Professor Walden Bello, explores the impact on the Asia-Pacific of what he argues is the "crisis of hegemony" enveloping the United States. http://www.usyd.edu.au/news/84.html?newsstoryid=2555 Walden Bello A Sydney Ideas Lecture Internationally-renowned public intellectual and veteran of the global justice movement, Professor Walden Bello, explores the impact on the Asia-Pacific of what he argues is the "crisis of hegemony" enveloping the United States. 01:14:00 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://sydney.edu.au/podcasts/2008.php?id=the_ted_wheelwright_lecture_by_professor_walden_bello US scholar Dr Jonathan Pollack from the US Naval War College has written books on China's political and strategic roles; the international politics of Asia; U.S. policy in Asia and the Pacific; and Chinese technological and military development. He delivers the lecture - America Faces the 21st Century: Implications for Asia and the Pacific. # Dr Jonathan Pollack A Sydney Ideas Lecture US scholar Dr Jonathan Pollack from the US Naval War College has written books on China's political and strategic roles; the international politics of Asia; U.S. policy in Asia and the Pacific; and Chinese technological and military development. He delivers the lecture - America Faces the 21st Century: Implications for Asia and the Pacific. 01:29:00 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://sydney.edu.au/podcasts/2008.php?id=michael_hintze_lecture_in_international_security Clive Hamilton discusses the paradox of the consumer society arguing that people are deprived of freedom because they are slaves to their materialistic desires. Hamilton is the author of the best-selling books Growth Fetish and Affluenza. http://sydney.edu.au/news/84.html?newscategoryid=3&newsstoryid=2496 Clive Hamilton A Sydney Ideas Lecture Clive Hamilton discusses the paradox of the consumer society arguing that people are deprived of freedom because they are slaves to their materialistic desires. Hamilton is the author of the best-selling books Growth Fetish and Affluenza. 01:22:00 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://sydney.edu.au/podcasts/2008.php?id=clive_hamilton_-_the_freedom_paradox The nanotechnological and genetic revolutions will change all phases of medical practice. The humane mission of medicine - to relieve suffering - will be challenged by these changes, and we need to be ready to respond. This podcast is part of the Faculty of Medicine's Grand Challenges in health and medicine series. (20/8/08. Running time 1:20:32) http://www.usyd.edu.au/news/84.html?newsstoryid=2795 Stephen Leeder A Sydney Ideas Lecture The nanotechnological and genetic revolutions will change all phases of medical practice. The humane mission of medicine - to relieve suffering - will be challenged by these changes, and we need to be ready to respond. This podcast is part of the Faculty of Medicine's Grand Challenges in health and medicine series. (20/8/08. Running time 1:20:32) 01:20:00 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://sydney.edu.au/podcasts/2008.php?id=rethinking_the_role_of_medicine When it comes to the stem cell debate, it seems everyone has an opinion. Professor Andrew Webster, a leading UK sociologist, explains why the social sciences get to have their say, too. http://www.usyd.edu.au/news/law/436.html?newscategoryid=67&newsstoryid=2521 Professor Andrew Webster A Sydney Ideas Lecture When it comes to the stem cell debate, it seems everyone has an opinion. Professor Andrew Webster, a leading UK sociologist, explains why the social sciences get to have their say, too. 01:15:00 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://sydney.edu.au/podcasts/2008.php?id=andrew_webster_-_stem_cell_research_and_society This lecture traces the meaning and impact of the idea of civil war from republican Rome to the Republican invasion of Iraq to offer a vital historical dimension to the ongoing discussion of this destructive but distinctively human form of inhumanity. http://www.seymour.usyd.edu.au/ideas/program_armitage.shtml Professor Andrew Webster A Sydney Ideas Lecture This lecture traces the meaning and impact of the idea of civil war from republican Rome to the Republican invasion of Iraq to offer a vital historical dimension to the ongoing discussion of this destructive but distinctively human form of inhumanity. 01:24:00 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://sydney.edu.au/podcasts/2008.php?id=david_armitage_-_civil_war_from_rome_to_iraq