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Uncover the shortcomings of international human rights lawOn this four-week course from the University of Kent, you’ll delve deeper into universality claims, specifically examining marginalised groups, asking how well international human rights law s...

5

Examine what the future could bring for human rights lawThe defence of human rights was born of struggle but human rights law has already changed law and practice in many countries. What more can be...

5

Delve into the nature of human rights lawThe development of international human rights law started quite slowly, with the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, and the first binding UN human...

4.69

In a world of globalisation, people who do not share the same language meet more often every day. Being able to deal with these multilingual practices in an effective way can give you an advantage...

4.62

Learn to decode photos and visit secret archives for a new view of history. This course, created by academics from Nottingham and the UK’s National Holocaust Centre and Museum, invites you on a visual journey...

4.35

Learn how to encourage and benefit from respectful interfaith dialogueThis short course, led by the Faculty of Theology of Lugano in collaboration with USI, will develop your knowledge of what interfaith dialogue means from a...

4.39

Understand and evaluate arguments using philosophical theoryIf you believe Mickey is a big mouse and Dumbo is a small elephant, then you must also believe that Mickey is a mouse and Dumbo is an elephant....

Use conflict mapping to better understand the security environmentComplex conflicts involve a lot of side switching, in-group fragmentation, and coalition rivalries. Unless you understand the parties involved and have a sense of their motivations, t...

Discover how to use alt-lenses to make sense of the enemy’s motivationsUnless you understand how the ‘other side’ understands the conflict, you’re bound to make costly mistakes, and possibly even worsen the conflict unintentionally. On...

4.15

Challenge the limits to critical inquiryAcademic freedom is a fundamental value in modern higher education and research. On this course, you’ll find out how we can use academic freedom to ask critical questions and contribute...

4.69

In the next 35 years, Africa will need to accommodate almost 900 million new urban dwellers. Hundreds of smaller cities are doubling in size every 20 years, half of Africa’s urban dwellers live in informal...

Become an advocate for anti-racism in technologyTechnologies have become inseparable from our daily lives and we are more reliant on them than ever before. But technologies have been designed within a predominantly white technology sector,...

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Discover the gender inequalities in technologyTechnologies, on the whole, have been designed by and for men and, in some cases, replicate the prejudices and inequalities found in society. This has become even more noticeable as...

Investigate diverse innovation and why it mattersAs businesses and governments look to new technological innovations to solve some of the world’s problems, there is increasing awareness that diversity and inclusion are vital for successful growth....

4.7

Develop your understanding of current social issuesThe understanding and dissection of poverty and inequality are fundamental to understanding how people’s experience of the welfare state differ. On this course, you’ll explore these concepts in deta...

4.68

Delve into the rich visual history of the Zoroastrian religionZoroastrianism has had a profound influence on major world religions. Its history tells the story of imperial culture, persecution, migration and the establishment of diasporic communitie...

4.52

Explore the impact of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights On 10 December 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted a revolutionary new document, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). What made...

4.87

Learn how you can reshape educationEducation is in a state of flux like never before. After a year of disruptions, it feels more timely than ever for us to reimagine what the future of education...

4.78

What happens when a crime is allegedly committed in England and Wales? Now’s your chance to find out. On this course you’ll follow a suspect through the journey of investigation, prosecution and adjudication. You’ll step...

4.71

Experience mindfulness for yourself, and learn whether it really worksInterest in meditation, mindfulness, and contemplation has grown rapidly in recent years. These practises are increasingly being seen as scientifically and psychologically valid f...