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Introduction to Philosophy
Learn about fundamental research in contemporary philosophy.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Introduction to Social Research Methods
Explore research methods, the contexts in which they are used, and the benefits, drawbacks and ethical implications involved.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life
Discover what self-knowledge is, why it might be valuable, and what, if any, limitations it might face.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious
Examine some of the most influential ideas about the unconscious, starting with the work of Sigmund Freud.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Learning for Sustainable Futures
Join a personal and professional global learning journey towards sustainable futures. What on Earth could be more important?
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Learning for Sustainable Futures: Live at COP30
Explore global issues during COP30 and be part of the call for collective action. What on Earth could be more important?
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Making Blended Education Work
Explore challenges and advance blended learning practices in higher education.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Masterclass: Current Issues in Diplomatic and Consular Law
This two-day online course looks into some of the most fascinating questions of the law of diplomatic and consular relations.
Online (Fixed Schedule)

Natural Language Processing (NLP) 1 in R for Health and Social Care
Develop skills in cutting-edge NLP for health & social care with a critical understanding of ethical and social impacts of text data use.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

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.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

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.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

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...
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

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.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Nitrogen-related Field Measurements
Learn field measurements ranging from greenhouse gas flux to ammonia flux to plant and soil nitrogen measurements.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Observing Earth From Space
Find out how the Earth is observed by thousands of satellites, how they do it, and what this means for the future.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

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.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

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.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

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.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

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.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

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.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Research Data Management and Sharing
This course will provide learners with an introduction to research data management and sharing.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Responsible AI Innovation for SMEs
Learn how to responsibly use artificial intelligence tools and systems to drive growth in your business.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

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.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

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.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
