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Pilgrimage in Late Medieval Scotland
Explore pilgrimage in late medieval Scotland—its places, purpose, and meaning—through original sources and local landmarks.
In person (On Campus)
Planning and Evaluating Your Teaching
Learn how to design and structure an episode of planned teaching, and consider how you might evaluate your teaching practice.
Blended (Online and In Person)
Research Data Management and Sharing
This course will provide learners with an introduction to research data management and sharing.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
Responsible AI Innovation for SMEs
Learn how to responsibly use artificial intelligence tools and systems to drive growth in your business.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
Returning to Teaching
Are you a qualified school teacher? Refresh your skills after a career break or update your knowledge of the Scottish education system.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
Safe Data Access: Working in Trusted Research Environments
Explore accessing sensitive health data in Trusted Research Environments using the Five Safes Framework and safe researcher principles.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
Scotland on Screen
Explore how Hollywood has shaped - and stereotyped - Scotland, from haunted castles and mysterious haar to kilt-clad lads and lassies.
In person (On Campus)
Self Care and Wellbeing: A Practical Guide for Health and Social Care
Learn practical techniques to improve your wellbeing and manage your response to stress so you can care for others effectively.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
Sit Less, Get Active
Do you feel like you spend too much time sitting? Learn about how to sit less and become more active.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
Spanish Beginners Step 2 (Semi-intensive)
Take the next step in your Spanish learning and continue to discover the basics of one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
In person (On Campus)
Sustainable Global Food Systems
How do we feed 11 billion people? Discover the importance of sustainable food systems on a global scale.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
Technology to Support Additional Support Needs (ASN) in Education
Technology to Support ASN in Education - highlight and explore a range of assistive technologies and resources for pupils who require additional...
Online (Fixed Schedule)
The Discovery of the Higgs Boson
Should we be excited about the Higgs Boson? Find out more about particle physics and understanding the universe in this course.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
The Literature of Edinburgh
Join us for a taste of the texts inspired by or created in the city of Edinburgh.
In person (On Campus)
Themes at the National Galleries of Scotland: Love
Join us at the Scottish National Gallery to discover the paintings that tell us about the theme of love in art.
In person (Off Campus)
The Role of Social Sciences in Nitrogen Research
Explore the examples of interdisciplinary research and ways that the social sciences can be used in the field of nitrogen research.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
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The Truth about Cats and Dogs
What is your cat revealing to you when they purr? Understand your pet better with this course.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
Understanding Brain Health: Preventing Dementia
Learn how early detection and prevention medicine can reduce the risk of diseases that lead to dementia.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
Understanding Obesity
Consider the facts and misconceptions around obesity, and the gaps in the scientific knowledge.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)