Discover how the coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting the sporting schedule, including the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
COVID-19: Its effects on China’s carbon emissions
Since the coronavirus outbreak, China’s carbon emissions have plunged. Explore the unexpected environmental effects of coronavirus.
Category: Coronavirus, Current Issues, General, Healthcare & Medicine
March Events
The 2020 UPCEA Annual Conference is taking place in Boston, Massachusetts, USA from 18-20 March 2020. Holly Shiflett, PhD, Director, North American Partnerships, FutureLearn and Brian Breen, Chief Corporate Engagement …
Category: General
Course Spotlight: Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a global health issue that can take many forms and affect anyone. Health and social care professionals play an important role in recognising and helping victims of …
Category: General
Addressing the teacher retention crisis: key themes from the Westminster Education Forum
Author: Isabel Drury, Partnership Manager at FutureLearn The Department for Education made a splash last month when it shared proposals to increase teacher starting salaries to £30,000 by September 2022, …
Category: General
February’s industry round-ups
Opinion: Coronavirus quarantine could spark an online learning boom The Conversation, 23rd February The spread of the coronavirus disease known as COVID-19 is a public health emergency with economic and …
Category: General
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 …
Category: General
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 …
Category: General
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 …
Category: General
How to improve your communication skills
Discover why good communication matters and what you can do to be a better communicator.
Category: Business and Management, General, Learning
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, …
Category: Career, Career Development, General, How To, Job Market
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.
Category: FutureLearn News, General
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, …
Category: General
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