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Explore how and why transport systems must change in the 21st centuryWhat are the challenges faced by today’s transport sector? How can transport professionals develop systems that meet the needs of the 21st century? Get...

Understand and optimise LPBF additive manufacturing parametersPowder bed fusion uses electron beams or lasers to melt and fuse material powder together. Laser powder bed fusion technology (LPBF) works very well with metals, allowing manufacturers to...

Learn how to change important behaviours in your personal or professional lifePeople all over the world are facing multiple serious threats to their well-being. From global warming to the burden of chronic disease, there is...

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Develop world-class maths teaching techniques to enhance your lessonsWith seemingly superior mathematics performance in some Asian countries, there is a lot that can be learned from the techniques and methods these countries embed in their...

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Define your message and share your findings through social and traditional mediaPlease note this course runs without facilitation Good science communication ensures the public engage with and understand relevant scientific research. On this course,...

Learn all you need to know about idea development in engineering designIdeation is the first (and arguably the most important) stage of engineering design. This three-week course, created by experts at Universiti Malaya, offers an...

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Take your first steps towards understanding cloud computing and AI The cloud is one of the key drivers of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Accordingly, artificial intelligence skills are frequently listed among the most in-demand workplace...

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Discover how animal research has helped us understand how we perceive and learn. Did you know that we can learn a lot about humans through animal research? Animal models derived from invertebrates have helped us...

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Learn how data is represented through media; audio, visual and text. This online course from the Raspberry Pi Foundation explores how computers do interesting things with data. You’ll discover how to represent and manipulate text,...

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Get a taste of life as a Data Science and AI Master's studentOn this course, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the disciplines involved in a Master’s degree in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI)....

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Build your Python programming skillsOn this six-week course from the University of California, Irvine, you’ll gain basic computer science knowledge to help you become more efficient with Python programming, focusing on the data-science applications o...

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Get an introduction to thermodynamic properties and systems Curious about thermodynamics or thinking about studying it at university? This short course from the University of Hull offers a short introduction to the fundamentals of thermodynamics...

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Gain confidence in mathematics to kickstart your career in computer scienceIf you are approaching or considering degree-level study in computer science, you may wish to strengthen your understanding of key mathematical techniques. This course from...

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Trace the roots of modern science How did the science of today come about? What constitutes ‘modern’ science? How does science relate to religion? Answer these questions and more with this course that travels back...

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Investigate the most mysterious and fascinating aspects of the universeThe more we learn about how the universe works, the more we realise how much we don’t know. What is a black hole? What is dark...

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Become more familiar with maths and logic in computer scienceThe mathematical aspects of computer science can be difficult to understand and teach. On this course, you will be introduced to maths and logic in computing...

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Learn how additive manufacturing and 3D printing could benefit your organisationThis short course will develop your understanding of the cost structure and benefits of additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printers, as well as the competitive...

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Discover the challenges and advantages of additive manufacturing processes This short course will develop your knowledge and understanding of metal additive manufacturing technology, from AM processes to how AM is used in different industries. Under...

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Delve into the inner workings of deep learningFrom Ada Lovelace until the first decade of this century, we have relied on expert computer programmers to design and write software. Now, a whole new branch of...

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Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a process that encourages collaborative working. Why is it important? Why is the industry looking towards BIM and what historical issues does it aim to relieve? This course will help...