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
Business bashing: should corporates 'care'?
"Five debates a day sounds a bit daunting beforehand, but I really loved it. The speakers are so knowledgeable and passionate about their chosen topic, and the amount of time dedicated to questions from the audience was great as it really brought in alternative views."
Exeter University student