How to save money while self-isolating
We’re all aware of how important it is to make sure we’re practising social distancing and isolating ourselves from others. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) both are crucial in helping to stop yourself and others catching coronavirus. But this isn’t something that comes naturally to most of us, and it’s an understandably tough time…
FutureLearn’s Big Day In
Bank holidays and weekends might be a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the time off. We’ve taken some traditional bank holiday activities and added a FutureLearn twist so that you, your family, housemates or otherwise can keep busy inside together this long weekend. Take a trip to the cinema Write…
How to survive self-isolation – from people who’ve done it
When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he was ordering his country into lockdown on 25 March, he single-handedly doubled the number of people globally who had been placed under similar ‘stay at home’ orders in response to the coronavirus pandemic.At this point, ‘lockdown’ is turning into one the greatest mass events in human…
What is quarantine and why is it effective?
This blog was published on 3 April 2020. For the latest advice on how to respond to the coronavirus, please consult the World Health Organization and take guidance from your national government’s latest advice.Before 2020, the word quarantine might have reminded you of pets in cages at border control or tropical disease prevention in history…
What is lockdown and what does it mean for you?
This blog was published on 3 April 2020. For the latest on how to respond to the coronavirus, please consult the World Health Organization and take guidance from your national government’s latest advice.On Monday 23 March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that Britain would be put into a state of lockdown in response to the…
What’s the difference between social distancing and self-isolation?
For the latest advice on how to respond to the coronavirus, please consult the World Health Organization or take guidance from your local government health organisation.Social distancing and isolation measures are being stepped up around the world in an attempt to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. According to the World…
Five ways to stay cultural when social distancing
With venues and arts institutions rapidly closing around the world, you might be feeling the sting of missing out on those gallery trips, gigs, and museum visits that keep spirits high in normal times.However, just because you’re staying at home for the foreseeable, doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy great culture. Many venues and artists…
How to boost your immune system
Your immune system is your first port of call in the fight to stave off infection and disease. Keeping it in good condition is important both for individuals and the public at large to stay happy and healthy.To help, we’ve put together a list of top tips on how you can keep your immune system…
Social distancing: Nine alternatives to Netflix parties
As the coronavirus COVDI-19 pandemic ushers in a period of self-isolation for millions worldwide, a whole new way of socialising is being born before our eyes. With official guidelines recommending citizens stay two metres apart, and many countries even banning going outside other than for essential purposes, people are having to create fun new ways to…
COVID-19: The best resources for online teaching during coronavirus
Schools across the globe have already closed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic – including those in the UK from Friday March 20th – and many more are expected to shutter over the next few weeks. As a result, teachers are suddenly faced with the challenge of how to continue their students’ education. While this…
