2014 Programme: Festival Strands
Strands run through the format of the festival weekend, allowing in depth examination of a subject. Select a strand below to find out more.
Legal Challenges (audio available}
Technological Innovation (audio available}
Defending Everyday Liberties (audio available}
Interrogating Megatrends
Austerity Dilemmas (audio available}
Therapy Culture
Biomedical Battles
Me, Me, Me Politics (audio available}
School Fights
Creative Conundrums
Eye on the World
Contemporary Controversies
Special topical sessions
Battle Bites
International Satellite Events 2014
Technological Innovation (audio available}
Defending Everyday Liberties (audio available}
Interrogating Megatrends
Austerity Dilemmas (audio available}
Therapy Culture
Biomedical Battles
Me, Me, Me Politics (audio available}
School Fights
Creative Conundrums
Eye on the World
Contemporary Controversies
Special topical sessions
Battle Bites
International Satellite Events 2014
Big Data, big danger?
"Some of the freest speech I have enjoyed in years."
Baroness Ruth Deech QC, crossbench peer; chairman, Bar Standards Board
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