Tutor information
Tim Barrett
Tim Barrett lectures in political history and the history of science. Ten years an OUDCE International Programmes tutor, he is also an Honorary Research Fellow of Keele University, Staffordshire.
Courses
The eternal fascination of artists, scientists, film-makers and writers alike, we explore the myriad manifestations of humankind’s engagement with time – from scratches on stone to the Theory of Relativity, from art-house cinema to the metaphysical novel.
From DNA and quantum mechanics to plate tectonics and radio communications, this course offers detailed appraisals of the startling intellectual and technical 20th century achievements forged in peace and war.
With extensive and rare archive recordings, this course explores the BBC's vital role during World War II, focusing on major wartime events and on Churchill's remarkable engagement with the new medium of international broadcasting.