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Information security
Information security underpins the commercial viability and profitability of enterprises of all sizes and the effectiveness of public sector organisations. This free course begins by explaining why information security and its management are important for any modern organisation and to every individual. You need to be familiar with an ...
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Understanding autism
Learn about autism, one of the most challenging long-term conditions of the century. This free course, Understanding autism, introduces the autism spectrum, how it is experienced by individuals and families, and why it has become a global concern. The course explains how understanding of the autism spectrum and approaches to diagnosis and care ...
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Everyday maths 2 (Northern Ireland)
This free course, Everyday maths 2 (Northern Ireland), will build on your existing maths skills and help you to feel more confident tackling the maths you come across in everyday situations.
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White dwarfs and neutron stars
Stars live their lives for millions or billions of years but will eventually die. Low mass stars (like the Sun) will end their lives producing so-called planetary nebulae, and leave behind a collapsed core known as a white dwarf. More massive stars will end their lives by exploding and producing a so-called supernova remnant, and leave a neutron...
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What astronomical object was the Christmas Star?
In the lead-up to the festive season, Dr Becca Whitehead explores what astronomical objects the Christmas Star could have been.
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Everyday maths video: "From zero to hero"
When is it too late to start learning maths again? Watch this video in which one of our students tells her own maths success story!