free course icon
level 1: introductory icon
Science, Maths & Technology
Gene testing
This free course, Gene testing, looks at three different uses of genetic testing: pre-natal diagnosis, childhood testing and adult testing. Such tests provide genetic information in the form of a predictive diagnosis, and as such are described as predictive tests. Pre-natal diagnosis uses techniques such as amniocentesis to test fetuses in the ...
article icon
Education & Development
Delivering tutorials for dyslexic students
Key principles for effective tutorial delivery for dyslexic and, in particular, SpLD students
article icon
Education & Development
What do Europe's new data rules mean for children online?
We're only weeks away from the General Data Protection Regulation [GDPR] coming into effect - and it's not entirely clear what it means for children. Sonia Livingstone & DaYoung Yoo wonder if greater clarity is generating more confusion.
article icon
Education & Development
Young people making their own media
The internet and social media have brought new opportunities for young people to tell their own stories, creating and sharing their own material with the world.
article icon
Health, Sports & Psychology
Are mobile phones increasing health inequality in India?
The spread of mobile phone ownership has increased access to health information - for those that have them. But some practitioners are worrying about those left behind, reports Aisling Irwin.
article icon
Society, Politics & Law
Review: Bisexuality: Identities, Politics and Theories by Surya Monro
Danni Glover reviews a solid theoretical introduction to the social study of bisexuality.
free course icon
level 1: introductory icon
History & The Arts
Making sense of art history
You can prepare for this free course, Making sense of art history, by looking around you. It's likely that wherever you are you'll be able to see some images. It's also likely that many of these will be intended to have some sort of effect on you. In the course itself you will be exploring the power of images via a study of contemporary art ...
video icon
Science, Maths & Technology
Perceptions of corruption
Economic injustice takes many forms. Watch this video to find out just how widespread it is and how we can combat it
article icon
Languages
Year of the Pig: Chinese New Year
As the Chinese celebrate the Year of the Pig, why not learn how to write and pronounce basic Chinese words?
video icon
Money & Business
Understand how interest works on your savings account
Want to know more about how interest earnings build up (or 'compound') on a savings account? This short video uses an example to show how it all works.
activity icon
Science, Maths & Technology
Building Stories
Meet the architects and explore the stories behind some of Britain's most iconic buildings.
free course icon
level 2: intermediate icon
Science, Maths & Technology
Vaccination
Vaccinations are now considered a part of everyday life, but how do they work? Vaccination is a free course that will help those with a background in biology understand the historical development of vaccination, assess the various types of vaccines used today, examine their production and explore the limitations that are placed on vaccination ...