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The rules of the universe and how we work with them.
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Information security free course icon level 3: advanced icon

Science, Maths & Technology

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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10 hrs
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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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24 hrs
Understanding antibiotic resistance free course icon level 1: introductory icon Badge icon

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Understanding antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance is a serious threat, compromising our ability to treat infections and increasing the risk of routine surgery. Resistant infections are increasing due to overuse of antibiotics and this has resulted in the emergence of 'superbugs' (bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics). This free course, Understanding antibiotic ...

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24 hrs
Unsolved problems in cosmology free course icon level 2: intermediate icon

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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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6 hrs
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National Engineering Day

National Engineering Day is on 13 November. It’s a celebration of how engineers make a difference in the world and shape the future. The theme for this year is engineering role models. We’ve put together some fantastic free resources to mark the occasion.

Article
10 mins
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Science experiment: The density tower

In this video, the OU's Janet Sumner shows you how to conduct a simple density tower experiment using everyday household liquids.

Video
5 mins