Politics & Society courses

Total courses: 144
Duration
What is International Human Rights Law?
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...

Anti-Racist Approaches in Technology

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,...

Global Health Governance: Addressing Globalization and Health Inequities
4.75

Learn how global health priorities and problems are addressedThe promotion of global health is central to the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. People-centred health services are needed to respond to health challenges and...

The European Union: Crisis and Recovery
4.59

Learn about the recent challenges faced by the European Union The fascinating course is designed to inform the public about the principal challenges that have faced the European Union over recent years including Brexit, the...

Social Change: How Can Marketing Help?
4.7

Use marketing to drive social change Marketing is often used to influence consumer behaviour, but it can also be used to promote social good. On this course, you’ll learn how social marketing can deliver change...

Law's Absence and Law's Failings
4.66

Investigate human rights law and the protections it provides migrantsSecuritisation and militarisation of border controls have dire consequences for those desperate to flee persecution, environmental disasters, and civil war. On this course, you’ll...

Introducing Humanism: Non-religious Approaches to Life, with Sandi Toksvig
4.52

Learn about how humanists approach life's big questionsHumanism is a non-religious, ethical world view shared by millions of people around the world. Humanists believe that this life is the only life we have, that the...

Multilingual Practices: Tackling Challenges and Creating Opportunities
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...

Freedom of Movement, Refugees, Traffickers, and Smugglers
4.25

Discover the laws that govern human migrationWhere we are born and the borders we’re allowed to cross is a matter of chance. Some people are free to move almost anywhere in the world because of...

Global Shocks: How to Manage Change in the Global Business Environment
5

Discover how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed global businessThe COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the many ways that global business intersects our lives and, in many ways, seems to have ‘rewritten’ the rules of global business...

Tackling Environmental Challenges for a Sustainable Future
4.75

Explore sustainable solutions to environmental issues like changing glaciersOur energy use is unsustainable, we’re producing waste plastic that’s endangering oceans, and large parts of the natural world are disappearing. We know our planet is facing...

Incarceration: Are Prisons a Suitable Punishment?
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...

Introduction to Intercultural Studies: Crossing Borders
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...

Religions From The Inside: Improving Interreligious Dialogue
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...

How to Plan a Hackathon: Hacking the Challenges of Digital Education

Get expert tips on how to run a great hackathonHackathons are usually thought of as events where people come together to collaborate with computers. However, non-technical hackathons are becoming increasingly popular – where people gather...

Understanding Enemies

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...

Demystifying Mindfulness
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...

Human Rights, Ways of Life, and the Future
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...

Understanding Suicide and Suicide Prevention Strategies in a Global Context
4.64

Recognise suicide risk and optimise prevention worldwideSuicide is preventable, yet it is estimated that a person dies by suicide every 40 seconds somewhere in the world. This equates to over 800,000 people dying by suicide...

Communicative Planning for Urban Mobility

Discover the importance of collaborative (communicative) planningUrban planning includes a complex stakeholder network, presenting many difficulties for urban mobility and transportation professionals. This four-week course will help you explore dif...