Find out everything you’ve ever wanted to know about sustainability. We take a look at 50 sustainability FAQs, covering everything from sustainable living to sustainable development.
Are electric vehicles the future of transport?
We take a look at how electric cars and vehicles work, how eco-friendly they are, and whether they’re the future of global transport.
Category: Current Issues, General
15 unique online courses to open your mind
Try something new today with one of our unique courses, whether you’re interested in video game design, jazz piano, or the human mind.
The importance of exercise for health and wellbeing
Just how important is exercise to our wellbeing? In this article, we explore the connection between physical activity and mental health, and offer some tips to improve these areas.
Category: General, Psychology & Mental Health, Wellbeing & Mindfulness
A guide to animal welfare: How to protect animals
Animals are only now being recognised as sentient beings. Here, we discuss how animal welfare has changed over time, and what actions you can take to protect animals.
Category: Current Issues, General
How to train like an athlete – simple steps for exercising efficiently
We explore what makes a top athlete and how you can focus on training, nutrition, coaching and psychology to perform at your peak.
Understanding media bias: How credible are your sources?
In this article, we discuss the ins and outs of media bias, including how to recognise it, the different types of bias, and the main issues it causes for media …
Category: Current Issues, General
How sustainable is the fashion industry?
In this article, we’ll be exploring how sustainable the fashion industry is by looking at the main issues, sustainable design techniques, and how to make sustainable choices.
Category: Current Issues, General
Top 25 online courses in the Philippines – July 2021
Online learning is becoming an increasingly popular way for people in the Philippines to improve their skills and knowledge. We take a look at the 25 most popular courses among …
Category: FutureLearn Local, General
An introduction to social media marketing in 2021
We take a deep dive into what social media marketing looks like in 2021, and how you can make a start in it.
Category: Career Development, Digital Skills, General
A guide to climate change: How to save the planet
In this article, we give an overview of climate change, including the main causes, negative impacts, and how to prevent the climate crisis from destroying the planet.
Category: Current Issues, Environment, General, How To
How to eat healthy for you and the planet
Find out how a healthy diet can impact your physical and mental wellbeing and benefit the environment. We have worked with EIT Food, Europe’s leading food innovation initiative, to put …
Category: Current Issues, Environment, General, How To
How does the economy work? A quick guide to the basics of economics
Ever wondered how the local, national or global economy works? We take a look at some of the key definitions and principles of economics, as well as different types of …
Category: Current Issues, General, Job Market
60 things to do at the end of lockdown
Searching for fun things to do when lockdown ends? Look no further, as we’ve put together a list of 60 things to do when everything is open again.
Category: Current Issues, General
Freedom of speech: What does it mean and why is it important?
In this article, we discuss what freedom of speech really means, why it matters and how it relates to censorship and cancel culture.
Category: Current Issues, General
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