Gresham College Courses

Performing with Toy Pianos - History and Concert Repertoire

Explore the fascinating journey of toy pianos from children's toys to professional concert instruments, featuring performances of diverse compositions and insights into their unique appeal and growing repertoire.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Spying for Queen and Country - Tudor Intelligence vs Modern Secret Services

Explore Tudor espionage and modern intelligence with historian Stephen Alford and former MI6 head Sir Richard Dearlove. Discover secret communications, codes, and the legacy of William Cecil in Elizabethan intelligence.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Send in the Clowns - The Making of Sondheim's Most Successful Song

Explore the fascinating journey of 'Send in the Clowns', examining its unique composition, theatrical context, and evolution into a beloved standard through notable covers by Sinatra, Collins, and Vaughan.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Evolution Tomorrow and Beyond - The Future of Species and Human Impact

Explore the future of evolution, from climate change impacts to gene editing and space colonization, with insights on potential species development and evolutionary risks.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why Does Britain Have a Housing Crisis? - A Historical Analysis from Victorian Era to Present

Explore the evolution of Britain's housing crisis from Victorian times to present, examining shifts in ownership patterns, social housing decline, and potential solutions drawn from global urban experiences.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Logarithms: Applications in Mobile Technology, Pandemic Modeling, and Social Networks

Explore logarithms' relevance in modern life, from pandemic modeling to information theory and social networks. Discover their history and applications in this insightful lecture by Professor Oliver Johnson.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Race, Disability and Education - Law's Uphill Battle

Explores the historical impact of discriminatory policies on Black, minority, and disabled children in English education, examining persistent inequalities and potential solutions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Next Fifty Years of Tech

Explore the future of technology over the next 50 years, examining AI, extended reality, quantum computing, and more. Learn how these advancements may converge and impact various aspects of our lives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Prove 1 = 0 and Other Mathematical Illusions

Explore mathematical illusions and logical fallacies in proofs, uncovering common mistakes and their implications. Learn to spot errors and understand the importance of rigorous mathematical reasoning.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Health Effects of Extreme Weather Events - Cold, Heat, Storms, and Floods

Explore health impacts of extreme weather events and countermeasures. Sir Chris Whitty discusses cold, heat, storms, floods, climate change, and population aging, offering insights on mitigating risks and protecting vulnerable groups.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Human Rights Law - Bringing Power to the Powerless

Explore how the US Constitution empowers lawyers in human rights cases, drawing from experiences of challenging presidential authority and fostering advocacy for the powerless.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Raise the Net Zero Conversation

Explore climate change as a political issue and the need for broader debate on "third way" climate solutions with Professor Myles Allen, Director of Oxford Net Zero initiative.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Were Laws Created by Greek Legends?

Explore the roles of ancient Greek lawgivers, from Lycurgus to Solon, and their impact on political imagination. Discover how laws were sometimes set to music and shaped by legendary figures.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Experts in Politics - Lessons from Socrates and Aristotle

Explore ancient wisdom on expertise in politics, examining Socrates' and Aristotle's insights on expert credibility, public debate, and the role of expertise in democracy.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Do We Secure Europe?

Explore Europe's security landscape amid Ukraine war, NATO's role, EU enlargement, and UK support. Analyze challenges from Russian aggression, US policy shifts, and rising populism for a new security architecture.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video