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Natural Language Processing (NLP) 2 in R for Health and Social Care

Continue to develop skills in cutting-edge NLP for health & social care with an insight into ethical and social impacts of text data use.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£295.00
Duration
12 weeks

Nitrogen: A Global Challenge

Learn about nitrogen's vital role in human development, and how its misuse puts us at risk as global population approaches 10 billion.  

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

Nitrogen Management Essentials

The nitrogen challenge is one of the biggest environmental challenges of the 21st century. If we meet this challenge it can help us to tackle the...

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£77.00
Duration
8 weeks

Nitrogen Pollution: Threats to Tropical Coral Coasts

Explore how nitrogen interacts with the marine environment and the associated threats of nitrogen pollution caused by human activity.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

Nitrogen-related Field Measurements

Learn field measurements ranging from greenhouse gas flux to ammonia flux to plant and soil nitrogen measurements. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
4 weeks

Paediatric Consent - The Practicalities and Legalities in taking consent for Paediatric Trials

A half-day course discussing required considerations for informed consent in paediatric clinical research. Funding available.

Start Date
27/01/2027
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences

The second part of the course 'Philosophy and the Sciences', dedicated to Philosophy of the Cognitive Sciences.   

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
4 weeks

Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

The first part of the course 'Philosophy and the Sciences', dedicated to Philosophy of the Physical Sciences. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
4 weeks

Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion

The second of three related courses in our Philosophy, Science and Religion Online series, this course looks at philosophy and religion. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
6 weeks

Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

The third of three related courses in our Philosophy, Science and Religion Online series, this course looks at religion and science. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
6 weeks

Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy

The first of three related courses in our Philosophy, Science and Religion online series, this course looks at science and philosophy. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
5 weeks

Pilgrimage in Late Medieval Scotland

Explore pilgrimage in late medieval Scotland - its places, purpose, and meaning - through original sources and local landmarks.

Start Date
01/05/2027
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£65.00
Duration
1 day

Preparing a Portfolio for Art School

Create a portfolio for art and design degree entry. Build skills, refine techniques, and develop your creative voice through studio projects.

Start Date
20/04/2027
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£320.00
Duration
10 weeks

Reading Round

Dive into short fiction, non-fiction and poetry as you explore various literary techniques and their impacts on the reader.

Start Date
From 18/01/2027
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£110.00
Duration
5 weeks

Research Data Management and Sharing

This course will provide learners with an introduction to research data management and sharing. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
4 weeks

Responsible AI Innovation for SMEs

Learn how to responsibly use artificial intelligence tools and systems to drive growth in your business.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
4 weeks

Returning to Teaching

Are you a qualified school teacher? Refresh your skills after a career break or update your knowledge of the Scottish education system.

Start Date
26/02/2027
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£480.00
Duration
13 weeks

Russian Beginners Step 2

Take the next step in your Russian learning and continue to discover the basics of the most widely spoken Slavic language in the world.

Start Date
19/01/2027
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£185.00
Duration
10 weeks

Russian Beginners Step 3

Take the next step in your Russian learning and continue to discover the basics of the most widely spoken Slavic language in the world.

Start Date
13/04/2027
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£185.00
Duration
10 weeks

Safe Data Access: Working in Trusted Research Environments

Explore accessing sensitive health data in Trusted Research Environments using the Five Safes Framework and safe researcher principles. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
12 weeks

Scotland and Slavery

Examine the nature and extent of Scotland’s involvement with slavery in the Atlantic World of the 18th and 19th centuries.  

Start Date
20/01/2027
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£110.00
Duration
5 weeks

Scotland's Volcanoes (Online)

Explore how volcanic activity has helped shape Scotland’s landscape, with case studies that illustrate the nature and scale of past activity.

Start Date
19/01/2027
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£135.00
Duration
6 weeks

Scottish Social History

Explore the lives of ordinary people living in Scotland from 1830 to the present and consider family, work, health and leisure. 

Start Date
18/01/2027
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£210.00
Duration
10 weeks

Self Care and Wellbeing: A Practical Guide for Health and Social Care

Learn practical techniques to improve your wellbeing and manage your response to stress so you can care for others effectively.  

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
3 weeks
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