Provox

Oxford University
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The ideas we encounter, the questions we ask, and the people who challenge our thinking can shape us for a lifetime. In a world full of quick answers, Provox takes the time to ask better questions. Through conversations with leading thinkers, researchers, and innovators, the series explores the ideas shaping our society and the challenges that define our age. Drawing on the College's long tradition of learning and debate, Provox brings together diverse perspectives from across academia, public life, business, and culture. Provox is the podcast from The Queen’s College, Oxford, hosted by the Provost Paul Johnson.

Episodes

  1. 5h ago ·  Video

    Professor Emma Slack

    What can your gut bacteria teach us about fighting infection? The Provost talks to Barclay Williams Professor for Molecular Mucosal Immunology Emma Slack about the microbiome, mucosal immunity, and how the immune system works at our body surfaces. Professor Slack explains how her research is uncovering the relationship between gut bacteria and host defences, and how this could lead to safer alternatives to antibiotics and new ways to prevent invasive infections such as E. coli and sepsis.

  2. 7h ago ·  Video

    The Rt Hon Ed Balls

    What can an Oxford tutorial teach you about running a country? In this inaugural episode of Provox, the Provost welcomes former Cabinet Minister, broadcaster, writer, and economist Ed Balls for a wide-ranging conversation on economics, politics, and public life. Reflecting on lessons learned as students, they explore how ideas become policy, what makes governments succeed or fail, and the challenges facing Britain today.

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About

The ideas we encounter, the questions we ask, and the people who challenge our thinking can shape us for a lifetime. In a world full of quick answers, Provox takes the time to ask better questions. Through conversations with leading thinkers, researchers, and innovators, the series explores the ideas shaping our society and the challenges that define our age. Drawing on the College's long tradition of learning and debate, Provox brings together diverse perspectives from across academia, public life, business, and culture. Provox is the podcast from The Queen’s College, Oxford, hosted by the Provost Paul Johnson.

Information

  • Creator
    Oxford University
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Oxford University
  • Show Website
    Provox