Opening up pathways for women in STEM
Author: Professor Josie Fraser, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at The Open University and member of the FutureLearn Board of Directors As I write this, I’m looking ahead to the weekend when the …
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IoC Conference 2020: Is tech finally taking its representation problems seriously?
Author: Dr Ryan Rushton, Senior Project Manager at FutureLearn The statistics on diversity and inclusion across the technology industry are still very troubling. Women account for almost 50% of the UK …
Universities Australia Conference 2020 – “Education Changing Lives”
Author: David Granzow, Director ANZ Partnerships at FutureLearn The annual Universities Australia Conference was held in late February in Canberra at the National Convention Centre with attendees from the higher …
How to improve your communication skills
Discover why good communication matters and what you can do to be a better communicator.
How to change careers
If you’re trying to figure out how to change careers, we’ve got you covered. We explore everything you need to know about figuring out the right move, analysing your skills, …
New on FutureLearn: Microcredentials, navigation and new subjects
We've made some changes to FutureLearn in the last few months – here's a rundown of what's new.
FutureLearn Unlimited: Selina’s Story
Find out why FutureLearner, Selina, became an Unlimited subscriber and how it's helped her in her career. Get Unlimited for only £149 in February.
Five times microcredentials would work for you
Our newly launched microcredentials give you easier access to accredited learning than ever before. Find out if it's time for you to start your online learning journey.
January’s industry round-up
The Report: higher education ‘on-demand’ Ed Technology, 29 January This opinion piece argues that traditional modes of teaching are fast becoming outdated, and if university evolved into an on-demand service, …
Using a mentor model to enhance learner experience
A short summary of the research paper ‘Genomic Education at Scale: The Benefits of Massive Open Online Courses for the Healthcare Workforce’, which appeared in Frontiers in Genetics in November …
The rise of the digital twin
Author: Charles McIntyre, Chairman and co-Founder of IBIS Capital and EdTechX Replicating the real world to understand better how to solve a problem, was most dramatically played out in the …
Real world solutions for the digital skills gap
Author: Dr Rachid Hourizi, Director of the Institute of Coding The Institute of Coding (IoC) was created to respond to the UK’s digital skills gap and since our launch in …
Course spotlight: women’s health after motherhood
After giving birth, women can struggle to access reliable resources and trustworthy information regarding their own health. There can be confusion surrounding what is and what isn’t normal after childbirth …
Musings from BETT 2020: what’s in it for the higher education sector?
Author: Tom Rees-Davies, Educational Partnerships at FutureLearn What do robotic puppies, a double decker bus, and renowned Ted Talker Sugata Mitra all have in common? In the absence of an …
Educator spotlight: raising awareness of everyday ethics in care
The University of Surrey recently joined FutureLearn and this January they launched their first two MOOCs, on Communicating with Diverse Audiences and Ethical Decision-Making in Care. Both courses previously ran as private courses for small …