Futurelearn

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Humans are very innovative, but we’ve also created many ecological problems. We’ve changed the face of the planet, fished the oceans, and we’re causing climate change through emissions. Designing institutional arrangements that recognise ecosystem...

4.81

Make more informed agricultural decisions as a farmer or policymakerEconomic thinking is vital in agriculture, as a farmer’s livelihood depends on the outcomes of their decisions. Governments also require economic information to make policy decision...

4.74

Get an introduction to the key issues in sustainabilityIn this course you will study the conceptual foundations of sustainable development, and discuss the issues around sustainability as a complex problem. We’ll look at the flow...

4.8

Learn what climate change is, and how it affects the planetClimate Change poses an increasing threat to the stability of Earth’s systems. If we want to protect our planet from dangerous and unprecedented change, first...

3.92

Learn how sustainable energy systems interact and solve big energy challengesWith the rising cost of energy and the threat of climate change on energy security, the world is facing critical energy challenges. On this course,...

4.75

Discover Earth's invisible systems and transform your understanding of the worldGiven the current climate emergency, it’s increasingly important that we have a good understanding of Earth’s life support systems. We rely on these systems for...

4.51

Our demand for food from natural systems is changing the world we live in from the soil beneath our feet to the birds in the sky and the fish in the sea. Unsustainable practices of...

4.65

Learn to define key terms related to sustainable foodWhat are sustainable food systems? And why are they so important for the future? With this course, you can explore these questions and more. You’ll learn about...

4.6

Understand the importance of governance for rapid energy system decarbonisation. Energy governance includes the rules, regulations, institutions and politics that affect energy system change. Effective governance is key to the transformation of ener...

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Learn how the Red List of Ecosystems is helping to sustain global biodiversityNature is under threat around the world. Understanding where ecosystems are at greatest risk allows us to act to sustain species and ecosystems....

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The food industry is one of the most important commercial sectors in the world. Everyone uses it, but how many people abuse it? As we witness the increasing globalisation of the supply chain, a growing...

4.68

Explore the challenges of metal sourcing for modern, low-carbon technologies. Smartphones, wind turbines, and electric cars are becoming standard features of modern life and are closely linked to a low-carbon, globally connected future. This has...

4.84

Understand how mosquitoes and other arthropod disease vectors can be controlledThe spread of vector-borne diseases, including malaria, Zika virus and dengue fever, are of global concern. In 2017, the World Health Organisation (WHO) released their...

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Community based research means involving a community in all stages of a research process - this kind of research can give people the power to transform their lives. On this course you will learn the...

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Try to solve a crime using nothing but eyewitness evidence Despite advances in forensic science, eyewitness testimony remains a critical component of criminal investigations. But psychological research has revealed the dangers of relying on this...

4.65

Explore the ethics of imprisonment and identify prison alternativesEngland and Wales have the highest incarceration rate in Western Europe. Almost a quarter of these prisoners are held in overcrowded prisons. On this course, you will...

4.36

Learn what borders are and what motivates people to cross themWhen thinking of borders, images of division often come to mind. This introductory course will help you learn how borders can both divide and connect...

4.47

Expand your understanding of the concepts of ‘culture’ and ‘interculturality’ On this course, you’ll explore some of the meanings associated with the term ‘culture’ and examine their problematic nature. You’ll understand the effects of the...

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On this course you will examine the idea of intercultural contact and the effects of cultural interactions from historical and global perspectives. Through videos and articles, you will discover how intercultural contact is experienced in...

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Examine the relationship between language, nationality and cultural identityOn this course you will analyse why language is a social construction and examine how it relates to cultural identity. You will start by exploring what language...