The Enchantment of Ideas

On October 11th 2006 the Institute of Advanced Study was formally inaugurated as a new research venture at Durham University. To mark the occasion the then Vice Chancellor, Professor Sir Kenneth Calman, chaired a discussion on the Enchantment of Ideas between Dr Bill Bryson, Chancellor of Durham University, Dr Matt Ridley (Science Writer and Founding Chairman of the International Centre for Life, Newcastle upon Tyne) and Mr Peter Watson (Author and Journalist).

The event took place at St John's College and was attended by senior officers of the University, academics and invited guests from the region and throughout the UK. The event was recorded and is available to download by following the links below.

To play the video Windows Media Play 9 or 10 is required.

Introduction by Sir Kenneth Calman and Discussion Highlights (Broadband)

Viewing time: 35 minutes

Introduction by Sir Kenneth Calman and Discussion Highlights (LAN High Speed Connection)

Viewing time: 35 minutes

Full Event

Viewing time: 1 hour and 28 minutes

To fast forward the video use the progression bar at the bottom of the play screen

Professor Sir Kenneth Calman's Presentation (last modified: 2 January 2007)