History & The Arts
Discovering music: the blues
This free course, Discovering music: the blues, will introduce you to a musical tradition with roots in the nineteenth century but which is still relevant to making music today. You will learn about how the lyrics of blues songs reflect the social environment in which they were created, and about the musical techniques that underpin the ...
History & The Arts
The Dates of the Buddha
How accurately can we put a date on the life of the Buddha, and why is it so hard to pinpoint when he lived?
Money & Business
Working in diverse teams
This free badged course, Working in diverse teams, will help you consider your experience of working in teams and the different roles you play in them. It will increase your confidence in marketing this key skill to employers as well improve your ability to perform well in teams you are currently part of.
Nature & Environment
Sea level rise in Bangladesh
Sea level rise will have effects around the globe, from large countries such as the USA to many smaller island nations. One place which is in the frontline of present and future sea-level rise is Bangladesh, a luscious country in South Asia.
Society, Politics & Law
Rising China and Africa's development: oil
China has emerged as a global economic superpower over the past few decades. This has sparked intense academic and popular debate about the long-term implications of its continued growth. The expansion of China into African countries in pursuit of natural resources has incited particular controversy – does it spell increased cooperation between...
History & The Arts
Tubman: The Moses of Her People
Harriet Tubman led 300 slaves northwards to freedom in 19 trips along the "underground railroad". Dr Will Hardy introduces her story.
Science, Maths & Technology
Jon Chase: Black scientists - To be mentioned
'To be mentioned' is a rap written and performed by Science communicator Jon Chase for Black History Month, 2009
Health, Sports & Psychology
Street Science with Jon Chase
How do you get an egg into a glass bottle without touching it? Jon Chase gives us a lesson in Street Science
Health, Sports & Psychology
The Z Files: Chi Onwurah
Poet and writer Benjamin Zephaniah interviews Chi Onwurah, an Engineer and MP with a deep love for the art and beauty of engineering
Health, Sports & Psychology
The Z Files: Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock shares her childhood memories of wanting to be a space scientist with the poet Benjamin Zephaniah
Science, Maths & Technology
The Z Files: Tony Waithe
British inventor Tony Waithe shares his passion for design and innovation with the poet Benjamin Zephaniah
Health, Sports & Psychology
The Z Files: Professor Geoff Palmer
From grain to whisky, poet and writer Benjamin Zephaniah interviews Professor Geoff Palmer about his journey to becoming a respected scientist