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Learn about the origin and evolution of life and the search for life beyond the Earth.

How stars burn, how black holes form, where the elements come from and how the universe is expanding  – find the answers in this course.

Learn to explore, clean, and visualise health & social care data in R programming language to support evidence-based decisions.

Discover strategies to tackle big data challenges and manage massive datasets beyond a single computer in today's data-driven world. 

Based at the National Museum of Scotland, discover the scientific and natural aspects of colour and the profound influence colour has on our...

Discover foundational concepts, engage with ethical approaches, and learn to evaluate health and social care data through an ethical lens.

Learn how sedimentary rocks and fossils record evidence of the Earth’s geological past that builds up a picture of lost worlds and great...

Explore the varied landscape of Edinburgh, considering the processes that created the bedrock of the city, how this has been shaped over time,...

Explore how writers and filmmakers turn forensic facts into gripping crime fiction and media with this Edinburgh focused course.

Examine Scotland’s coastline and islands as a rich natural laboratory, from rocky cliffs and headlands to long sandy beaches, estuaries and...

Scotland’s hills and mountains were shaped over millions of years. Join us to discover the rocks and processes that formed today’s landscapes.

Learn the basics of databases and information systems with an intro to SQL. Explore our demo database and interactive exercises! 

Explore data visualisation in health and social care. Discover its importance, application, and design in turning data into engaging insights.

Discover health data analytics essentials with R. Unlock R's potential for AI, bioinformatics, admin, and epidemiology insights. 

Walk in James Hutton’s footsteps and explore the rocks of Edinburgh that inspired his ground-breaking Theory of the Earth.

Examine links between the art of literature and medicine through Edinburgh’s historic lens and explore themes of illness, disability, race and...

Immerse yourself in ocean ecosystems from shore to abyss. Examine environmental threats and discover how to protect these vital habitats. 

Develop skills in cutting-edge NLP for health & social care with a critical understanding of ethical and social impacts of text data use.

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

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

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

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

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

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