University of Exeter

The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university and in the top 1% of institutions globally.
It combines world-class research with very high levels of student satisfaction. Exeter has over 18,000 students and is ranked 8th in The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 10th in The Complete University Guide 2014 and 12th in the Guardian University Guide 2014. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 90% of the University’s research was rated as being at internationally recognised levels and 16 of its 31 subjects are ranked in the top 10, with 27 subjects ranked in the top 20.
The University has invested in more than £350 million worth of new facilities across its campuses in the last few years; including landmark new student services centres - the Forum in Exeter and The Exchange on the Penryn Campus in Cornwall, together with world-class new facilities for Biosciences, the Business School and the Environment and Sustainability Institute. There are plans for another £330 million of investment between now and 2016
More info: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/

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Many Faces: Understanding the Complexities of Chinese Culture (FutureLearn)

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Many Faces: Understanding the Complexities of Chinese Culture (FutureLearn)
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Develop a clearer understanding of modern China by exploring the role of art, literature and the 'noble hero' in Chinese culture. Look beyond the clichés and stereotypes of art and literature in Chinese culture. Chinese culture has not been explored in as much depth as Chinese history and politics. [...]

Understanding Gender Inequality (FutureLearn)

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Understanding Gender Inequality (FutureLearn)
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Gender inequality is a key challenge in society. Explore its causes and consequences and consider the ways you can overcome it. Explore gender inequality in the workplace, family, and society. Gender equality and the empowerment of women is a United Nations Sustainable Development Goal, and has been thrust into [...]

Genomic Medicine: Transforming Patient Care in Diabetes (FutureLearn)

Learn how developments in genomics are transforming our knowledge and treatment of conditions such as diabetes. This course introduces genomics, using the University of Exeter’s research expertise in diabetes with patient cases, to illustrate the clinical application and impact of current [...]

Who Made My Clothes? (FutureLearn)

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Who Made My Clothes? (FutureLearn)
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Discover who made your clothes, share their stories, and find out how you can influence global change. Do you ever think about where your clothes come from, who made them, how and at what cost? Created with Fashion Revolution - a global movement for transparency catalysed by the fatal [...]

Genomic Medicine and Research: A Community Approach (FutureLearn)

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Genomic Medicine and Research: A Community Approach (FutureLearn)
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Learn how translational research in genomics can deliver health, social, and scientific benefits to communities. Explore the benefits of a community approach to genomic medicine and research. On this course, you will explore the skills needed for translational research work and understand the meaning of community genetics. You will [...]

Technology Metals for a Green Future (FutureLearn)

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Technology Metals for a Green Future (FutureLearn)
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Learn how critical raw materials are found and used, and explore their role in contributing to a more sustainable future. Explore the challenges of metal sourcing for modern, low-carbon technologies.

Climate Change: Challenges and Solutions (FutureLearn)

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Climate Change: Challenges and Solutions (FutureLearn)
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This course aims to explain the science of climate change, the risks it poses, and the solutions available to reduce those risks. The course is aimed at the level of students entering university, and seeks to provide an inter-disciplinary introduction to what is a broad field. It engages a [...]

Discovering Business in Society (FutureLearn)

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Discovering Business in Society (FutureLearn)
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Discover how businesses function and interact with the wider socio-economic environment. In association with ACCA. This introductory course will guide your discovery of how businesses function and interact with the wider socio-economic environment.