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Professor John Urry: offshoring as a way of undermining the commons?

The renowned sociologist John Urry examines the problem of ‘offshoring’ and the potential for ‘reshoring’ our commons

Professor Natalie Fenton: politics in common in the digital age

One of our foremost commentators on the new media technologies examines the problem of ‘politics in common’ in the digital age.

A first kiss at puberty: it’s all in the mind

Most people don’t give a second thought to the nuts and bolts of the reproductive system until it goes wrong. Although there have been fantastic advances made in assisting infertile couples to conceive, there are still many aspects of fertility that are poorly understood.

Alun Anderson: who can own the Arctic?

Distinguished science writer Alun Anderson argues for a true digital commons as an effective response to the retreat of the Arctic ice.

Professor Katherine Gibson: postcapitalist practices of communing and a performative politics of assemblage

Katherine Gibson is Professor at Institute for Culture and Society, University of Western Sydney, and a prominent theorist of post-capitalism. In her talk, she will map the possibilities for making and sharing the commons.

Alzheimer's Research UK public meeting

Short talks on Alzheimer’s, dementia, current treatments, care and latest research.

Philippa Pearce Memorial Lecture

Frank Cottrell Boyce is a gifted and versatile writer, a wizard of word and image, an award-winning novelist for children and a brilliant screenplay writer. All of his many talents were on show to the world in his memorable collaboration with Danny Boyle for the Opening Ceremony of the London Olympics in 2012.