Webcasts, Podcasts, and Captured Virtual Events
Find collections of lectures, panels and community conversations featuring Brown faculty and alumni sharing their knowledge and perspectives on current events and a range of other topics.
Webcasts
Community Conversations with President Christina H. Paxson
In the Spring of 2020, President Paxson launched this virtual webinar series as a way to strengthen Brown’s campus and community during unprecedented times. Speakers are invited to provide expert perspectives on a range of contemporary topics relevant to the Brown community.
"Race &" in America // Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America and the Office of the Provost
This panel discussion series draws on the expertise of Brown scholars to investigate the origins, history and enduring contemporary effects of racism in America from a range of fields and scholarly perspectives. It seeks to advance knowledge and understanding and promote a more just and inclusive community and world.
"This Is America" // Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice
This series explores how American social, political, and economic systems have embedded forms of structural violences that are rooted in anti-Black racism.
Webcasts // Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs
The Watson Institute and its centers and initiatives present faculty lectures on a wide range of global politics and current issues.
"Medicine Today" Seminar Series // The Warren Alpert Medical School
This virtual series features faculty at The Warren Alpert Medical School and the Division of Biology talking about innovative medical research and patient care.
"Carney Conversations" // Robert J. & Nancy D.Carney Institute for Brain Science
Carney Conversations is a series of discussions with world-class experts on intriguing topics in brain science—from addiction to the mysteries of the adolescent brain to robotics and innovation.
"Decoding Disparities" // The Warren Alpert Medical School and the School of Public Health
This seminar series examines health inequity and outlines steps toward a more equitable and just health care system.
"Conversations with..." // School of Public Health
Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of the School of Public Health, and his guests explore various perspectives on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lectures and Programs // Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women
Academic lectures, conferences, and alumnae/i programs from this interdisciplinary research center that fosters critical scholarship on questions of gender and difference.
Founder Fridays, Startup Studio, Funding the Future // Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship
Alumni and industry speakers shed light on their own entrepreneurial journeys, the startup building process, and the world of venture capital.
Visiting Artist Archive // Department of Visual Art
Nationally and internationally acclaimed artists have visited campus to give lectures, workshops, critiques.
"Decoding Covid" // The Warren Alpert Medical School
Physicians and researchers present virtual seminars related to the novel coronavirus and the present pandemic.
"Decoding Pandemic Data" // Data Science Initiative
Short talks by experts directly engaged in COVID-related data-driven research activities during summer 2020.
"Underlying Conditions" // Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America
This virtual conversation series engages various experts on the dynamic and multifaceted impact of COVID-19 on already vulnerable communities of color.
Podcasts
Explore podcasts produced and hosted by members of the Brown community.
Delve into a variety of topics — from academics to policy to pop culture — with podcasts led by Brown University faculty, staff, and students.