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Research Data Management and Sharing

This course will provide learners with an introduction to research data management and sharing. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
4 weeks

Responsible AI Innovation for SMEs

Learn how to responsibly use artificial intelligence tools and systems to drive growth in your business.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
4 weeks

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. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
12 weeks

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.  

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
3 weeks

Sit Less, Get Active

Do you feel like you spend too much time sitting? Learn about how to sit less and become more active.   

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
3 weeks

Street Photography

Explore Edinburgh through the lens of street photography, learning to capture candid moments and refine your images in Adobe Photoshop.

Start Date
13/06/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£125.00
Duration
2 days

Sustainable Global Food Systems

How do we feed 11 billion people? Discover the importance of sustainable food systems on a global scale. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

Teaching in Clinical Environments

Learn how to ensure safe and effective patient care through this short course aimed at clinical...

Start Date
From 15/10/2025
Delivery Mode

Blended (Online and In Person)

Cost
Free
Duration
Varies

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...

Start Date
10/02/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£450.00
Duration
10 weeks

Technology to Support Dyslexia in Education

The technology to support dyslexia course will focus on and explore a range of technologies, resources, and strategies to support learners with...

Start Date
25/08/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£225.00
Duration
5 weeks

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.  

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
7 weeks

The History and Culture of Colour

Based at the National Museum of Scotland, uncover stories linking the history of colour with culture, society, and art.

Start Date
21/05/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (Off Campus)

Cost
£80.00
Duration
5 weeks

Themes at the National Galleries: Scotland and Slavery

Join us at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery to learn about slavery in Scotland’s past, through discussion of portraits and gallery items.

Start Date
06/05/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (Off Campus)

Cost
£15.00
Duration
1 day

There's an SOP for that! A practical guide to Standard Operating Procedures

This half-day course explains the importance of SOPs in clinical research and how to write and manage them effectively. Funding available.

Start Date
28/05/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

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. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

The Romance and Reality of Scotland in the 18th and 19th Centuries

Join us at the National Museum of Scotland to explore 18th–19th century travellers’ tales of Scotland and contrast promised romantic visions with...

Start Date
22/05/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (Off Campus)

Cost
£50.00
Duration
1 day

The Truth about Cats and Dogs

What is your cat revealing to you when they purr? Understand your pet better with this course.  

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
5 weeks

Understanding Brain Health: Preventing Dementia

Learn how early detection and prevention medicine can reduce the risk of diseases that lead to dementia. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
4 weeks

Understanding Obesity

Consider the facts and misconceptions around obesity, and the gaps in the scientific knowledge. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
4 weeks

World Mythologies

Explore myths and legends from diverse cultures and periods across time and space and examine how myth, history, and culture intertwine.

Start Date
25/06/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£100.00
Duration
2 days
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