Current Issues

12 Black history pioneers with careers that will inspire you

During Black History Month UK, we’re exploring the black icons who chased a dream and changed the world. Featuring inspirational life and career stories spanning science, education, healthcare and business, …

Category: Current Issues, Career Development

Salary negotiation advice for women – learn with Hustle Crew

Explore the impact of gender bias at work and meet Abadesi, founder of Hustle Crew and lead educator on Hustle Crew's brand new course: Salary Negotiation for Women in the …

Category: Upskilling, Career Development, Current Issues, General

Get into Coding: Meet the groups coding for good

Find out more about three non-profit coding organisations helping disadvantaged groups to get into web development and find jobs in tech.

Category: IT & Computer Science, Current Issues, Learning, Digital Skills

Get into coding: which programming language should you learn?

Keen to get into coding but don't know which programming language is right for you? Learn more about five leading programming languages: Java, JavaScript, C++, Ruby, and Python.

Category: Job Market, Career Development, Current Issues, General

The future is yours

However you’re feeling about results day, we’re here to help you plan for the future you want. You’ve got this!

Category: Current Issues

How to stay in touch during lockdown

Global lockdown measures have seen us spend more time apart from our loved ones than ever before. We've outlined the best ways to keep in touch with people of all …

Category: Current Issues, Coronavirus, General

How to Get a Job After Being a Stay at Home Parent

If you’re looking to return to work for the first time in a while, we’ve got you covered. Find out everything you need to know about how to get a …

Category: Job Market, Career Development, CV Help, Current Issues, General

Cyclones in India: Weather, preparation, and recovery

We take a look at what cyclones are, why they’re dangerous, and how cities can prepare and recover from such events.

Category: FutureLearn India, Current Issues, General, feature

Nine ways to promote positive youth mental health during lockdown

If you live with a young person struggling to navigate feelings of low mood or depression during the coronavirus pandemic, read these nine practical steps you can take to help …

Category: Psychology & Mental Health, Current Issues, Wellbeing & Mindfulness, Coronavirus, Healthcare & Medicine

What will COVID-19 mean for universities and colleges in 2020/2021?

Discover what the impact of the coronavirus pandemic is for students and teachers looking to return to universities and colleges in the academic year ahead.

Category: Current Issues, Learning, Teaching

What is the wider impact of coronavirus on society?

Hear from LSHTM academic, Professor Martin Mckee, on what society may look like post-pandemic and what the world might learn from this experience.

Category: Coronavirus, Current Issues

Sharia and Islamic law: religious worship during the COVID-19 pandemic

What happens when a religious community can no longer physically meet to worship? Hear from University of Edinburgh academic, Dr Yahya Barry, on how Islamic law has responded to social …

Category: Current Issues, Coronavirus, Learning

How has Lockdown changed the job market?

Whether you’re returning to work, searching for a new role, or recently furloughed, we take a detailed look at the state of the job market during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Category: Current Issues, Job Market, Career Development

Professional SaaS certifications from FutureLearn in collaboration with AWS, Tableau, and Salesforce

Boost your career with four new microcredentials designed by FutureLearn in partnership with industry experts and upskill yourself in key Software as a Service (SaaS) areas.

Category: Current Issues, Upskilling, General, Digital Skills, Microcredentials

30 fun things to do if your summer holiday has been cancelled

If your 2020 vacation has been put on hold, don’t worry. We’ve got a list of great ideas to keep you engaged and energised through the summer months.