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Science, Maths & Technology
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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
This free course, Everyday maths 2, 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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Unsolved problems in cosmology
The science of cosmology has been very successful in explaining a wide range of observational evidence about the Universe, from the detailed properties of the cosmic microwave background radiation to the distributions of galaxies, and the elemental abundances in astrophysical environments. However, there are several major unknowns in ...
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Merry microbes: how might festive feasting affect your gut microbiota?
During the festive period, our food choices may change from what we usually eat. But what does this do to our gut microbiota? Let’s explore the impact of festive feasting on the gut and how what we eat can affect the microbial populations in our guts.
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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!