University of Reading

The University of Reading is ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world with a reputation for teaching, research and enterprise.
The University aims to deliver a world-class experience to all of its learners. Teaching is research-led, so learners can benefit from the expertise and hands-on knowledge of teaching staff.
The award-winning UK campuses in the south-east of England offer a fantastic environment in which to live and learn, with state-of-of-the-art facilities – all just 25 minutes from London.
More info: http://www.reading.ac.uk/

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Understanding Depression and Low Mood in Young People (FutureLearn)

Apr 17th 2023
Understanding Depression and Low Mood in Young People (FutureLearn)
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Understand how to recognise depression and low mood in teenagers and learn how to help. Depression in teenagers can be long-lasting and have wide-ranging effects. Identifying such difficulties early on and offering appropriate support is key in bringing about positive change for young people. However parents and professionals are [...]

Rome: a Virtual Tour of the Ancient City (FutureLearn)

Mar 27th 2023
Rome: a Virtual Tour of the Ancient City (FutureLearn)
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Explore the architecture and history of Rome, walking around a 3D digital model of the ancient city, with this free online course. Explore ancient Rome through a unique, historically accurate 3D model. Take a guided tour around ancient Rome with expert Professor Matthew Nicholls, using his detailed and award-winning [...]

Understanding Multilingual Children's Language Development (FutureLearn)

Mar 6th 2023
Understanding Multilingual Children's Language Development (FutureLearn)
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Discover the benefits of multilingualism to enhance your practice in classroom, clinical, and home settings. Discover the value of multilingual environments at school and at home. Most people in the world speak more than one language and schools across the globe are becoming more and more multilingual as families [...]

Using Systems Thinking to Tackle the Climate and Biodiversity Crisis (FutureLearn)

Feb 27th 2023
Using Systems Thinking to Tackle the Climate and Biodiversity Crisis (FutureLearn)
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Discover how switching to a systems mindset could help overcome the global environmental challenges we face today. Take a big picture approach to the climate and biodiversity crisis. With crises as vast, complex, and interconnected as climate change and biodiversity loss, focusing on one aspect of the problem will [...]

From Waste to Value: How to Tackle Food Waste (FutureLearn)

Discover the causes and impact of food waste, and learn how you can tackle it on a personal, community, and national level. Explore how combatting food waste and food loss can help the environment. The significant contribution the food system makes to climate change is widely recognised, and consumers [...]

Heart Health: A Beginner's Guide to Cardiovascular Disease (FutureLearn)

Jan 30th 2023
Heart Health: A Beginner's Guide to Cardiovascular Disease (FutureLearn)
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Learn more about how your heart works, the causes of heart disease and how to keep your heart healthy with this free online course. Learn how to keep your heart healthy. Your heart beats around 100,000 times a day, pumping blood around your body to deliver oxygen and nutrients, [...]

Begin Robotics (FutureLearn)

Learn robotics by exploring the history, anatomy and intelligence of robots and test drive robots using exciting simulations Explore our introduction to robotics. Robots today are roving Mars, hoovering our floors, building cars and entertaining us in films. You may even share Stephen Hawking’s world view that super-intelligent ones [...]

Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems (FutureLearn)

Jan 2nd 2023
Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems (FutureLearn)
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Explore how innovative, digital technologies can help achieve sustainable intensification of arable farming systems. Consider ways arable farmers in the EU can use agri-tech to benefit business. On this course, you’ll explore evidence-based information that outlines the benefits and challenges of adopting new technologies within the EU, and have [...]

Food and Nutrition: The Truth Behind Food Headlines (FutureLearn)

Learn how to find reliable, scientific information about food and nutrition and identify the truth behind food headlines. Rebuild your trust in nutrition science and look beyond the media headlines. Due to conflicting messages from the media, it’s becoming harder to know what to believe when it comes to [...]

Understanding Food Labels (FutureLearn)

Learn how to interpret food labels so you can make informed food choices and buy food that supports your health and wellbeing. Get the facts you need to put your trust in the food system. Huge amounts of information are provided on food product labels, but surveys have shown [...]