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
Why is the Mental Health Act in England and Wales being reviewed?
Dr Sarah Vicary explains why the legislation is in need of a review and explores the current challenges with the...
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06 Mar 2019
Open Education Week
Open Education Week is a celebration of the global Open Education Movement. We've got involved by sharing our best...
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04 Mar 2019
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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
Entrepreneurship – from ideas to reality
This free course, Entrepreneurship: from ideas to reality, is about starting and running your own business. Using case studies it will take you...
Level: 2 Intermediate
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15 Mar 2019
Roaring Twenties? Europe in the interwar period
While recognising the shadows cast by two world wars (one concluded and one imminent) over European society during the 1920s and 1930s, this free...
Level: 3 Advanced
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15 Mar 2019
Infection and immunity
In this free course, Infection and immunity, you will be introduced to infectious diseases and to the biological agents that invade our bodies and...
Level: 1 Introductory
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13 Mar 2019
Learn to code for data analysis
This free course will teach you how to write your own computer programs, one line of code at a time. You'll learn how to access open data, clean...
Level: 1 Introductory
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12 Mar 2019
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