What is the wider impact of coronavirus on society?
In this post, Professor Martin Mckee – Professor of European Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine – discusses the wider social and economic impacts of COVID-19 and what might be done to minimise their effects on health and society. …
Sharia and Islamic law: religious worship during the COVID-19 pandemic
In this guest post, hear from teaching assistant and research fellow, Dr Yahya Barry – an educator on the University of Edinburgh’s new course on The Sharia and Islamic Law – about how Islamic law has responded to state-enforced social isolation measures in Edinburgh, Scotland.You can find out more about the distinctions and definitions of…
How has COVID-19 changed the job market?
As we draw closer to the midway point of 2020, we can all reflect on what an unusual year it’s been so far. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in ways we couldn’t have imagined back in January. But as the weeks of lockdown have rolled by, we’re becoming used to a new normal.…
30 fun things to do if your summer holiday has been cancelled
With summertime on the horizon, many of us were looking forward to vacations, Euro 2020, the Olympics, and more. Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a stop to such grand plans. With travel restrictions and social distancing, summer 2020 will be quite different from what we’re all used to. However, it doesn’t have to be…
Introducing: FutureLearn Schools
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact in-person education around the world, millions of students are missing out on vital learning experiences. In order to help young students keep learning whilst schools are closed, we’ve launched FutureLearn Schools, a new initiative that offers school students aged 13+ free upgraded access to over a hundred of our…
Try our new chatbot to discover the perfect course for you
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Quarantine won’t last forever. Do something new!
by Richard M on 25 May 2020FutureLearn has thousands of free online courses available. Whether you’re interested in learning for career development or looking for a new hobby or interest, chat with our chatbot and get connected with the right course for you!
How to stand out when applying for a graduate scheme
Leaving full-time education is a daunting time for any student. As well as losing the freedom of student life, you’re confronted with some very real decisions about your future. Whether you know exactly what you want to do and where or you’re not sure what type of professional role would suit you best, graduate schemes offer…
The 10 best jobs for remote working
With using public transport to travel to work being discouraged in the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic, and social distancing becoming the norm for offices that are reopening, remote working has never seemed more appealing.In spite of the economic instability provoked by the coronavirus, there are still many in-demand jobs out there that let you…
How to maintain healthy relationships in lockdown
Since the COVID-19 lockdown started, many aspects of our lives have changed. We’ve all had to adapt, balancing the various elements that come with this ‘new normal’. It’s not been easy for many people, and some have found that it can be hard to maintain healthy relationships in lockdown. Thankfully, despite the difficult conditions, there are…
