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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)

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)

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)

Street Photography
Explore Edinburgh through the lens of street photography, learning to capture candid moments and refine your images in Adobe Photoshop.
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)
Teaching in Clinical Environments
Learn how to ensure safe and effective patient care through this short course aimed at clinical...
Blended (Online and In Person)

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)

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...
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 History and Culture of Colour
Based at the National Museum of Scotland, uncover stories linking the history of colour with culture, society, and art.
In person (Off Campus)

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.
In person (Off Campus)
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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.
In person (On 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)

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...
In person (Off Campus)
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)

World Mythologies
Explore myths and legends from diverse cultures and periods across time and space and examine how myth, history, and culture intertwine.
In person (On Campus)
