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20 Mar 2019
Seasons: Spring
Spring is a time when new life begins: some species start looking for a mate while others give birth.
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20 Mar 2019
Maths Skills for Science
Want to study science but worried you don't have the maths skills required for higher education? Fret not! We...
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19 Mar 2019
What is testosterone?
Find out more about the so-called sex hormone testosterone.
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19 Mar 2019
Meteoric
Rocks hurtling through space shape the surface of the moons and planets as collide – and now you can use your skill...
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17 Mar 2019
Blue Planet Live
In an exciting week of programmes, Blue Planet Live celebrates marine life and explores our oceans.
Level: 1 Introductory
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15 Mar 2019
Monitoring and tackling plastic pollution
Plastics are ubiquitous in society, but poor disposal leads to widespread pollution especially in the rivers and...
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12 Mar 2019
Promoting equality through the Arts
By Agnes Czajka, Laura Pottinger
Budding stars of the stage performed to highlight all people are equal and should enjoy social, political and...
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08 Mar 2019
What is OpenLearn Scotland?
OpenLearn Scotland, is intended to be of interest not only to people living in Scotland, but to anyone wishing to...
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07 Mar 2019
Seven myths of being a female engineer
There is a mountain of myths surrounding the engineering profession – particularly the role of women within the...
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07 Mar 2019
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What is poetry?
Have you always wanted to try to write poetry but never quite managed to start? This free course, What is poetry?, is designed to illustrate the...
Level: 1 Introductory
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21 Mar 2019
Forensic science and fingerprints
This free course, Forensic science and fingerprints, covers how science can make fingerprints easier to study, how they are used in court and some...
Level: 1 Introductory
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21 Mar 2019
Art and the Mexican Revolution
In this free course, Art and the Mexican Revolution, you will explore one of Diego Rivera’s key murals which was commissioned by the Mexican...
Level: 2 Intermediate
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21 Mar 2019
Can renewable energy sources power the world?
We ask the question ‘Can renewable energy sources power the world?’ as a response to the growing awareness that increased use of renewable energy...
Level: 1 Introductory
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20 Mar 2019
Everyday maths 1
This free course, Everyday maths 1, is designed to bring your learning to life, inspiring you to improve your current maths skills or helping you...
Level: 0 Beginner
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19 Mar 2019
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...
Level: 1 Introductory
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19 Mar 2019
A brief history of communication: hieroglyphics to emojis
This free course, A brief history of communication: hieroglyphics to emojis, is an introduction to the history of writing, and the key role it...
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Level: 1 Introductory
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17 Mar 2019
Animals at the extremes: Hibernation and torpor
Hibernation is an ingenious adaptation that some animals employ to survive difficult conditions in winter. This free course, Animals at the...
Level: 2 Intermediate
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17 Mar 2019
Internet of everything
The internet of everything (IoE) is the networked connection of people, process, data and things. As more people, data and things come online, we...
Level: 1 Introductory
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15 Mar 2019
The value of coffee
This free course explores the economic and cultural value of coffee. You will follow the chain of processes that connect the drink you enjoy on a...
Level: 1 Introductory
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15 Mar 2019
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