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Climate Solutions: Malawi
Explore the impact of climate change, with a specific focus on the risks and challenges faced in Malawi.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
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Climate Solutions: Mexico
Explore the impacts of climate change with a specific focus on Mexico and the unique challenges the country is facing.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Climate Solutions: UAE
Explore the impacts of climate change with a specific focus on the United Arab Emirates and the unique challenges the country is facing.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Coastal Drawing and Painting
Capture the ever-changing coastal landscape through drawing and painting in this hands-on, location-based course.
In person (Off Campus)

Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming
Learn how to program using Scratch, a very easy to use visual programming language.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Colour in Science and Nature
Based at the National Museum of Scotland, discover the scientific and natural aspects of colour and the profound influence colour has on our...
In person (Off Campus)
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Conducting Interviews in Qualitative Health Research
This one-day course introduces knowledge and skills required to conduct and analyse qualitative health research. Discounts...
In person (On Campus)
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Creating and Running a Patient Public Involvement (PPI) group
This half-day course is designed to give practical guidance for setting up and running a PPI group. Funding available.
Online (Fixed Schedule)

Creative Rings and Bangles
Design and make your own rings and bangles, exploring metalworking techniques and creating a stylish piece of jewellery.
In person (On Campus)

Critical Thinking
An ideal starter course for anyone interested in studying philosophy, where you will learn the fundamentals of critical thinking.
In person (On Campus)

Data Ethics for Health and Social Care
Discover foundational concepts, engage with ethical approaches, and learn to evaluate health and social care data through an ethical lens.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
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Data Management Planning
A two-hour workshop covering the basic components and creation of Data Management Plans for research projects. Funding available.
Online (Fixed Schedule)

Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine
Learn about the different types of data and computational methods involved in stratified healthcare and precision medicine.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
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Designing Effective Online Education
Learn the practical skills to design, develop, deliver and evaluate an engaging and accessible online course.
Online (Fixed Schedule)

Developing Artists' Books
A hands-on exploration of the creative potential of artists’ books through printmaking, mixed media, and contemporary practice.
In person (On Campus)

Developing the Writer’s Toolkit: Step 1
Sharpen your fiction writing skills by creating vivid characters and strong plots whilst learning how to present your work professionally.
In person (On Campus)

Developing the Writer’s Toolkit: Step 2
Elevate your fiction! For writers with some experience, this course focuses on revision, character development and accessing peer and teacher...
In person (On Campus)

Digital Footprint
Explore and reflect on your own online tracks and traces, to understand why your digital footprint is important.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
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Digital Marketing Fundamentals
Acquire new digital marketing skills and gain confidence that you can apply them in any business setting.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Digital Marketing Strategy
Learn how to create a digital marketing strategy for implementation in your business.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Digital Photography Project
Develop your digital photography skills, expand your photographic aspirations and create a powerful, personal portfolio.
In person (On Campus)

Discovering the National Collections: Jewellery from Antiquity to Present Day
Discover the extraordinarily diverse world of jewellery through the collections at the National Museum of Scotland.
In person (Off Campus)
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Doing Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) with Under-served Groups
This half-day course will help identify barriers and enablers to effective PPI with under-served communities. Funding...
Online (Fixed Schedule)

Drawing Practices: Contemporary Approaches
Explore contemporary drawing through a fusion of traditional and digital approaches, developing ideas through experimentation, research, and...
In person (On Campus)
