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Discovering music: the blues free course icon level 1: introductory icon

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 ...

Free course
6 hrs
The Dates of the Buddha article icon

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?

Article
5 mins
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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.

Free course
24 hrs
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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.

Article
5 mins
Rising China and Africa's development: oil free course icon level 2: intermediate icon

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...

Free course
15 hrs
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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.

Article
10 mins
Jon Chase: Black scientists - To be mentioned video icon

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

Video
5 mins
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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

Video
5 mins
The Z Files: Chi Onwurah video icon

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

Video
5 mins
The Z Files: Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock video icon

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

Video
5 mins
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Science, Maths & Technology

The Z Files: Tony Waithe

British inventor Tony Waithe shares his passion for design and innovation with the poet Benjamin Zephaniah

Video
5 mins
The Z Files: Professor Geoff Palmer video icon

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

Video
5 mins