Bachelor's degree (Hons)
Trinity College, University of Toronto
September 1980 — May 1985
Italian Renaissance Art History
Università degli Studi di Firenze
January 1989 — December 1990
The Science of Cooking
Harvard University
January 2022 — December 2022
Babylonian mathematics
Open University via open.edu
April 2021 — April 2021
This free course looks at Babylonian mathematics. You will learn how a series of discoveries has enabled historians to decipher stone tablets and study the various techniques the Babylonians used ...
Continuing classical Latin
Open University via open.edu
April 2021 — April 2021
Continuing classical Latin gives you the opportunity to hear a discussion of the development of the Latin language.
Exploring a Romano-African city: Thugga
Open University via open.edu
April 2021 — April 2021
From Rome to Pompeii and Ephesus the excavation of Roman remains is well known, but what of Roman remains in Africa? This course, Exploring a Romano-African city: Thugga, looks at the Roman city of Thugga and examines the influence that Roman architecture and art had on Africa and its people.
Hadrian's Rome
Open University via open.edu
April 2021 — April 2021
This course, Hadrian's Rome, explores the city of Rome during the reign of the emperor Hadrian (117-38 CE). What impact did the emperor have on the appearance of the city? What types of structures were built and why? And how did the choices that Hadrian made relate to those of his predecessors, and also of his successors?
Health and Wellbeing in the Ancient World
Open University via futurelearn.com
April 2020 — June 2020
This course investigated ways to understand the health of people in ancient Greece and Rome, addressing contemporary questions to both literary and archaeological evidence in order to recover details of real life in ancient societies. It was designed to challenge simplistic approaches that apply modern distinctions to the ancient world. Instead, learners looked at the primary evidence on which all modern assumptions are based and examined different objects closely.
Introducing the Classical world
Open University via open.edu
July 2020 — September 2020
This course, Introducing the Classical world, will provide you with an insight into the Classical world by introducing you to the various sources of information used by scholars to draw together an image of this fascinating period of history.
Library of Alexandria
Open University via open.edu
April 2021 — April 2021
- understand the ancient and modern significance of the Library of Alexandria; - critically assess the evidence in the different accounts of its destruction; - understand the ways in which different modern contexts and ideologies shape our interpretations of historical events.
Rome: A Virtual Model of the Ancient City
University of Reading via futurelearn.com
June 2020 — July 2021
This online course explored the architecture and topography of ancient Rome. Using on-site footage combined with a unique digital model of the ancient city, it looked at different categories of buildings and the way that the Romans used them.
The Comedy of Aristophanes
Open University / www.open.edu
July 2020 — July 2020
Welcome to the world of Aristophanes, ‘the father of comedy’. The rise of democracy in ancient Greece produced one of the greatest ever flowerings of culture and gave birth to history, philosophy, science … and ---- gags.
The repute and reality of being a Roman emperor
Open University via open.edu
May 2021 — May 2021
This course considers the relationship of the emperor with the Roman provinces, and how this relationship was mediated and represented, as well as how the culture of empire was manifested in the identity of the emperor.
The Roman Empire: introducing some key terms
Open University via open.edu
March 2021 — April 2021
This course, The Roman Empire: Introducing some key terms, will define basic concepts and terms that are essential for an understanding of the culture and identity of the Roman Empire. Terms such as 'Roman Empire' and 'imperium' will be introduced in the context of the formation and expansion of the empire, and the course will provide you with the background for further study of the Roman Empire.
Uncovering Roman Britain in Old Museum Collections
University of Reading via futurelearn.com
July 2021 — July 2021
The course joined a research team uncovering exciting new information about cremation burials excavated over 100 years ago in Colchester, the site of Camulodunum, Britain’s first Roman capital city. It covered the latest techniques in osteoarchaeology and isotope analysis and demonstrated how they are used to discover the age, biological sex, pathologies and origins of individuals from their cremated remains. It explored the concept of identity and how to portray that in a museum exhibition.
Antimicrobial Resistance in the Food Chain
University of Nottingham via futurelearn.com
October 2020 — November 2020
This course explored how antibiotic use in farming is selecting for resistant bacteria within our food chain, and investigated potential solutions for tackling this growing crisis.
British Food
The British Council via futurelearn.com
July 2021 — July 2021
This course looked at British food and food culture.
Circular Business Models for Sustainable Urban Food Systems
University of Turin via futurelearn.com
January 2022 — February 2022
Assess how Urban Food Policies can support urban-rural linkages and guide the transition to Sustainable Urban Food Systems. Explore the Circular Economy principles, concepts and measurements in the context of SDGs. Develop skills and practical tools to disseminate awareness and educate third parties on Urban Food Circularity to foster Sustainable Food Systems
Climate Change and Resilience in Food Systems
University of Leeds via futurelearn.com
September 2021 — October 2021
Learners were introduced to the concept of agriculture and food systems and the effects of climate change on these systems. Learners examined two key methodologies used in the AFRICAP programme to analyse those impacts: scenarios and integrated modelling. Learners analysed approaches to increasing climate resilience using case studies from three of the AFRICAP programme’s focal countries (Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania).
Consumer and Environmental Safety: Food Packaging and Kitchenware
University of Turin via futurelearn.com
October 2020 — December 2020
This course has reflected on the importance of safe food packaging and kitchenware in daily life. It has assessed how chemical and biological tests are done, evaluated their importance for safety and explored ways that chemicals can migrate from packaging and slowly affect our endocrine health. Through topic discussion, the course has provided knowledge to help further contribute to global awareness.
Eating for the environment
Open University / www.open.edu
April 2021 — April 2021
This course, Eating for the environment, will explore the links between food, nutrition and environmental sustainability. It will start by exploring the diversity on your dinner plate and encourage you to reflect on it in relation to dietary choices and preferences of people around the world. It will explore the connections between food, culture and traditions, and the challenges in providing healthy and nutritious food to the world’s growing population
Engaging with Controversies in the Food System
University of Reading via futurelearn.com
July 2020 — August 2020
This course explored some of the most common food controversies: Alternative proteins; Palm oil; and Probiotics. The course covered topics including insects as protein for human consumption, the wide variety of products palm oil is found in, and the history of probiotics and their benefits to human health.
Food Supply Chains in a Time of Crisis
Queen's University Belfast via futurelearn.com
June 2020 — July 2020
This online course explored how agri-food supply chains deal with crises and adapt to minimise disruption. The course covered topics including the challenges faced by food supply chain stakeholders, the contingency plans put in place in different EU countries and the consequences for consumers.
From Waste to Value: How to Tackle Food Waste
University of Reading via futurelearn.com
November 2020 — December 2020
This online course explored the causes and impact of food waste focusing on how consumer can act and inspire others to reduce food waste effectively and sustainably. The course covered topics including the difference between food loss and food waste, the environmental, social and economic impacts of food waste and the effect on climate change.
Grand Challenges: Food for Thought
University of Exeter via futurelearn.com
December 2020 — January 2021
This online course explored human and natural factors which affect food production. It introduced the pillars of sustainability, considered the drivers behind intensive food production and explored what we can do to nurture our environment and utilise it effectively to deliver food in new ways.
Healthy Cooking Made Easy with BBC Good Food
BBC via futurelearn.com
August 2021 — September 2021
The classes start with the very fundamentals of healthy eating, including understanding and identifying the key foods that support your health and why. Each class involves an investigation into your ingredient benefits and their purpose in your meal; an exploration of what learners already know, kitchen equipment and ingredient know-how, as well as how to anticipate, eliminate and troubleshoot potential failure points i.e. food storage, equipment and leftovers.
How Farmers Produce Food Sustainably
University of Reading via futurelearn.com
December 2020 — January 2021
This online course explored the diverse nature of EU farming systems and primary food production processes. This course covered topics from primary food production to innovative technologies enhancing sustainability.
Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems
University of Reading via futurelearn.com
October 2020 — November 2020
This course has explored the concepts of precision agriculture and sustainable intensification, whilst looking at the impact these can have on farming systems. It has compared the different technologies that can be used to increase productivity and provided knowledge on working out yields to profit. Topics covering agri-tech have shown ways that can help reduce the environmental impacts of farm practices and identified new, data-driven arable farming techniques that can be used in the future.
Identifying Food Fraud
University of East Anglia via futurelearn.com
September 2020 — November 2020
This online course explored the analytical scientific techniques used to detect food fraud.
Improving Food Production with Agricultural Technology and Plant Biotechnology
University of Cambridge via futurelearn.com
July 2020 — September 2020
This course explored innovative solutions to the many challenges involved in growing, harvesting and processing food sustainably for a growing population. This course covered the journey plants undergo from crops in the field to food on consumer plate, and restored trust in the scientific and technological processes used during this journey.
Introduction to Food Science
Queen's University Belfast via futurelearn.com
September 2020 — October 2020
This course explored the term food integrity, where topics surrounding the ethical and sustainability issues of food production were covered. Through discussions and learning, the course looked at how consumers are protected by legislation, but how it is also their responsibility to ensure food is safe for consumption. The learning provided the tools to become change agents in the transition towards a smart, inclusive and trusted food system.
Nutritional Approach to Agriculture and Food Security
University of Leeds via futurelearn.com
September 2021 — October 2021
Learners considered the generic and nutrition-specific skills which are important for designing and evaluating interventions. Learners also examined some nutrition-sensitive interventions and the ways in which they can support people to grow or produce nutritious crops and animal foods. Learners evaluated the consequences of nutrition-sensitive interventions and policies on social, economic and environmental aspects.
Organising for the Sustainable Development Goals
Hanken School of Economics via futurelearn.com
September 2021 — October 2021
This online course explored how different actors can work towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The course covered topics including how the SDGs address the social, environmental, and economic dimensions of sustainability, transformative action towards the SDGs, the role of different actors working towards the SDGs, and how to interpret and implement the SDGs in different geographical contexts.
Prosecco Wine
University of Padua via futurelearn.com
May 2021 — May 2021
This course examined all differences between Prosecco and other sparkling wines, as well as between Prosecco DOC (designation of controlled origin) and DOCG (designation of controlled origin guaranteed) and how this is a benchmark for ‘real’ Prosecco. The course evaluated the whole compartment of Prosecco production and gained insight into the future challenges that could face the field with regards to commercialisation.
Revolutionising the Food Chain with Technology
Queen's University Belfast via futurelearn.com
October 2020 — November 2020
This course has assessed the current challenges faced by the food system whilst exploring ways it can become digitalised in the future. It has identified the need to meet the dietary requirements of a rising population in a responsible, innovative and sustainable way. Weekly steps have covered the different technologies available and provided an in depth overview of the economic, environmental and health benefits which digital technology can offer to help meet future demands.
Superfoods: Myths and Truths
University of Turin via futurelearn.com
July 2020 — September 2020
This online course covered how superfoods differentiate from functional foods and similar food items, the molecules contained in superfoods, the role of superfoods in our diet, and the potential dangers connected to superfoods intake.
The value of coffee
Open University via open.edu
March 2021 — April 2021
This course explores the economic and cultural value of coffee. You will follow the chain of processes that connect the drink you enjoy on a daily basis with circuits of economic and cultural value, hearing from coffee farmers and consumers in different parts of the world.
Understanding Food Labels
University of Reading via futurelearn.com
September 2020 — October 2020
This online course explored basic concepts of food labels, the regulations, as well as the claims food producers are allowed to make. The course covered topics including the limitations of food labels, ingredients lists, daily allowances and health claims.
Understanding Food Supply Systems
Queen's University Belfast via futurelearn.com
December 2020 — January 2021
This online course explored the challenges and responsibilities of different people in the food system, including the role of the consumer. It assessed the information available to consumers relating to issues of food safety, nutrition and quality, sustainability of production methods and how these affect consumer trust.
Cancer: Demystifying Targeted Treatments
Cancer Research UK via futurelearn.com
August 2021 — November 2021
This online course drew on the knowledge of experts in the field of cancer research to demystify the science behind targeted treatments and immunotherapies. The course explored a wide range of targeted treatments and immunotherapies and participants developed a deeper understanding of how they work and the patients they benefit. Participants discussed topics relating to patient care and communication, and learned about the future promise of targeted cancer treatments and immunotherapies.
Cancer and the Older Person: Improving Care, Outcomes and Experience
University of Melbourne via futurelearn.com
May 2021 — July 2021
This course enabled you to enhance your understanding of cancer care for the older patients and helped you to build confidence and knowledge in the care of those who have been diagnosed with or are undergoing treatment for cancer. Utilising the most up to date literature, models of care and a multidisciplinary approach, the course provided information in the key areas.
Cancer Medicines: Exploring
University of Leeds via futurelearn.com
August 2022 — August 2022
This course introduced the principles of cancer chemotherapy, and how the development of effective medications for the treatment of cancer remains a significant challenge to scientists. The course involved research into the use and development of cancer medicines, focusing on chemotherapy.
Cancer. Talking About Cancer: Reducing Risk, Early Detection and Myth-busting
Cancer Research UK via futurelearn.com
September 2022 — October 2022
Talking About Cancer explored the knowledge, tips and tools needed to encourage simple, effective conversations about cancer. Lead by Cancer Research UK’s experienced trainers, participants learned about cancer myths and facts, cancer prevention and the importance of visiting the doctor early. The course also looked at the barriers that can prevent people from making positive changes, and how to overcome them.
Caring for Older People: a Partnership Model
Deakin University via futurelearn.com
July 2021 — August 2021
Ageing and some of the challenges it represents can be a daunting experience for older people, their family, friends and healthcare teams alike. The purpose of this course is to help you better understand and address these challenges by exploring a partnership model of care that aims to build stronger and more beneficial relationships between older people and those who care for them in a variety of care settings.
Dementia: Foundations in Dementia
University of Nottingham via futurelearn.com
July 2022 — August 2022
Discover better ways to support people with dementia. Explore signs and symptoms, interventions, support networks and more.
Dementia: The Many Faces
University College London via futurelearn.com
July 2022 — July 2022
This course explored dementia by revealing four less common forms. The course covered the symptoms and science behind fAD, bvFTD, DLB and PCA, and improved understanding of the diseases underlying dementia, and dementia support and care through examples from these four less common forms.
Diabetes Reversal: Fact or Fiction?
University of Leicester via futurelearn.com
June 2022 — June 2022
This online course explored the physiological effects of weight loss in people with Type 2 Diabetes and defined what is meant by prevention, remission, reversal and cure. It also looked at supporting self-management for people with Type 2 diabetes and the role of the healthcare professional.
End of Life Care: Challenges and Innovation
University of Glasgow via futurelearn.com
June 2022 — July 2022
This online course explored patterns and trends in end of life care and changes in the cultural aspects of death and dying around the world. Drawing on perspectives from the social sciences, it highlighted major end of life challenges – and some of the solutions that are being developed.
Healthy Ageing: Concepts, Interventions, and Preparing for the Future
University of Birmingham via futurelearn.com
May 2021 — June 2021
This online course explored perceptions and experiences of healthy ageing, frailty, physical activity guidelines, debunked myths surrounding nutrition in older age, applied different research methodologies to extending healthspan via lifestyle interventions, and looked at preparing for the future.
The Monday Campaigns: Lessons in Public Health Promotion
The Johns Hopkins University via futurelearn.com
September 2021 — October 2021
Participation yielded an introductory overview to conducting needs assessment, program planning, building partnerships, evaluating programs, and promoting health promotion programs. Learners heard from community-based partners and content experts about best practices in developing and implementing health promotion programs. Coursework included lectures, readings, discussion boards, and a series of assignments culminating in the final development of a health promotion action plan. 6 weeks.
The Role of Vaccines in Preventing Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance
British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy via futurelearn.com
December 2020 — January 2021
This online course developed by the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC) introduced participants to what vaccines are and how they can play a key role in combating antimicrobial resistance now and in the future.
Vaccine Development: Finding a Vaccine for COVID-19 and Future Pandemics
British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy via futurelearn.com
January 2021 — February 2021
This course delivered an in-depth examination of vaccine development, looking specifically at the process for a COVID-19 vaccine. It explored how we know vaccines are safe for public use and used case studies to illustrate how they have been successful in controlling past infectious disease outbreaks. It discussed the different COVID-19 vaccine types and their relative advantages and disadvantages. It highlighted the importance of preventing future pandemics and how this is being achieved.
Australian History Introduction
The University of Newcastle Australia via futurelearn.com
January 2021 — February 2021
This online course covered key aspects of Australian history. A range of periods and topics were explored, including Aboriginal deep time history, transportation, convictism and colonialism. Skills and approaches used in the academic study of history were also introduced.
Enlightening the Dark Ages: Early Medieval Archaeology in Italy
University of Padova via futurelearn.com
September 2021 — October 2021
This course shed light on the Early Middle Ages by exploring the main events characterising this period from climate change to massive migrations, food and health and the different kind of settlements developing after the end of the Roman Empire well as showing innovative methodologies and tools used in archaeological practice.
European Empires: An Introduction, 1400–1522
University of Newcastle Australia via futurelearn.com
August 2021 — August 2021
The course offers an introduction to key events in early modern European history, analysing European imperialism through a variety of themes including violence, colonialism, and economic and cultural exchange.
Lancaster Castle and Northern English History
University of Lancaster via futurelearn.com
September 2020 — November 2020
This course used iconic Lancaster Castle to investigate how 2,000 years of history has shaped the north-west of England. It covered the period from Roman times to the present day, and developed skills of source analysis.
Learning from the Past: A Guide for the Curious Researcher
University of Nottingham / British Library via futurelearn.com
April 2021 — May 2021
'"Learning from the Past" equipped learners with the skills they need to conduct historical research. It did so in two ways. First, by engaging learners in controversies about methods and approaches and offering them advice about practical aspects of research. And second, by encouraging them to think critically about the history of phenomena that are shaping the present.
Scottish Highland Clans: Origins, Decline and Transformation
University of Glasgow via futurelearn.com
May 2021 — June 2021
The course explored the history, society and culture of the Scottish Highland clans. It covered the period from c. 1500 to the end of clanship in c. 1800. It analysed how the later romanticisation of the clans provided new ways of re-imagining modern Scotland.
Photographing the Holocaust
University of Nottingham via futurelearn.com
October 2021 — November 2021
Learners studied how photography shapes understandings and misunderstandings of the Holocaust. They learnt to read photos as evidence, and to distinguish photos taken by perpetrators and victims. They honed their critical visual literacy, and applied lessons to contemporary photos of suffering.
The Early History of the Quakers
University of Lancaster via futurelearn.com
April 2021 — May 2021
This course studies the beginnings of the Quaker movement in 1652 focusing on three critical locations - Pendle Hill, Firbank Fell and Swarthmoor Hall in the northwest of England. It looks at how each place marked a distinct moment in the birth of the movement: vision, realisation and consolidation.
The Life and Afterlife of Mary Queen of Scots
University of Glasgow via futurelearn.com
December 2022
This course explored Mary Queen of Scots’ life and her afterlife, delving into many of the tensions that defined 16th century Scotland and England. The course also examined the complex forces that led to Mary's rise and fall from power, and her imprisonment at the hands of a fellow monarch, before looking at how Mary Queen of Scots’ life has been memorialised in popular culture, investigating why she is so deeply entrenched into our cultural history.
The Tudors
University of Roehampton via futurelearn.com
November 2022 — December 2022
- Overview of British history from 1485 and 1603 - Introduction to the Tudor monarchy - Overview of political dynasties in Tudor England - Explore aspects of social history from 1485 and 1603 - Introduction to the legacy of the Tudor dynasty
Social History of Dublin 1850-1930
Dublin City University via futurelearn.com
September 2021 — October 2021
This online course explored various issues and questions relating to the social history of Dublin between 1850 and 1930. • Introduction to Dublin, 1850-1930 – its political and social context • Health and disease – death, disease and public health initiatives • Living conditions and housing – suburban development and different approaches to the slums •Leisure and everyday life – work and play for ordinary Dubliners
WW1 Heroism: Through Art and Film
University of Leeds via futurelearn.com
January 2021 — February 2021
This course introduced learners to some of the ways that World War 1 heroism is portrayed through art and film. Learners explored recruitment posters, World War 1 art and contemporary German film consolidating their learning by producing a media review.
Classic Detective Fiction
The University of Newcastle Australia via futurelearn.com
February 2021 — March 2021
This short online course delved deep into the evolution of the crime fiction genre from the early nineteenth century to the present day with a focus on detective novels. The topics covered included how these novels shaped the way we think about reading from the UK, US, Australia and beyond.
Fairy Tales: Meanings, Messages, and Morals
The University of Newcastle Australia via futurelearn.com
July 2020 — August 2020
This short online course explored the contexts and messages found in traditional fairy tales, exposing the cultural and personal concerns that give these stories such an unusual flavour. The topics covered included the history of fairy tales, interpreting literary narratives, and cultural contexts.
German Language Course CEFR B1.3
Goethe Institut via goethe.de
January 2022 — March 2022
German language instruction and practice at the CEFR B1 level. 10 weeks of classes with homework.
Introduction to Dutch
University of Gronigen via futurelearn.com
February 2021 — March 2021
This course explored life in the Netherlands and provided a lower beginners' level introduction to speaking and writing about yourself, family, friends, work and study. The course covered topics including Dutch phrases, greetings, vocabulary, numbers, spelling and grammar in reading, listening, speaking and writing. By the end of the course, phrases including introducing yourself, family, friends, work, study, eating, drinking and living can be recognised and formulated.
Jane Austen: Myth, Reality and Global Celebrity
University of Southhampton via futurelearn.com
December 2020 — December 2020
This online course explored how Jane Austen went from a moderately successful provincial novelist to a global celebrity. The course covered topics including Austen's literary and social influences, female education in the 18th century, the marketing of Austen at home and abroad, adaptations of her work in the modern age, and her increasing use as a commodity in merchandising and commercial life.
Robert Burns: Poems, Songs and Legacy
University of Glasgow via futurelearn.com
January 2021 — February 2021
This course explored the life, works, and posthumous reputation of Robert Burns. During the course, the learner investigated three core areas: Burns as radical, lover, and 'man of the people'; Burns as poet and songwriter; and Burns as cultural icon and international celebrity.
Shakespeare: Context and Stagecraft
King's College London via futurelearn.com
September 2020 — October 2020
This course delves deeper into areas of Shakespeare's plays that schools often don’t have time to cover, such as performance, dramaturgy, and context. It considers the plays in the historical context of their creation, looking at theatre conditions, the political environment and literary influences. It looks closely at how language not only shapes meaning but also guides the actors. It considers the afterlives of the plays and their continuing relevance and their aptness for reinterpretation.
Understanding English Dictionaries
Coventry University via futurelearn.com
January 2021 — February 2021
On this course you explored the ins and outs of English dictionaries, learning from established dictionary editors and researchers. You explored subjects such as trends in lexicographic research, possible dictionary entry components, and the content and wording of definitions.
Walter Scott: The Man Behind the Monument
University of Aberdeen via futurelearn.com
March 2021 — April 2021
This course introduced learners to the life, work and legacy of Walter Scott through the study of a selection of his fiction and poetry and by examining the significance of his home at Abbotsford.
William Wordsworth: Poetry, People and Place
Lancaster University via futurelearn.com
August 2020 — October 2020
This course studied the great poetry of William Wordsworth, with an emphasis on his writing process and the inspirational landscape of the Lake District. Through virtual access to the Jerwood Centre, Grasmere, students studied the poet’s manuscripts and his sister Dorothy’s journals.
Food and Mood: Improving Mental Health Through Diet and Nutrition
Deakin University via futurelearn.com
June 2021
Explore the relationship between nutrition and brain health, why it matters, and how to work towards positive food changes.
Food and Nutrition: The Truth Behind Food Headlines
University of Reading via futurelearn.com
August 2020 — October 2020
This course interpreted why the media is so interested in reporting about food & nutrition, why the 'advice' changes so rapidly and the part we play in that, as readers. By exploring the hierarchy of scientific evidence, it has provided skills to judge whether to believe a headline. This course has highlighted internal biases and provided insight into agendas which influence how scientific evidence is presented.
Food as Medicine
Monash University via futurelearn.com
February 2021 — March 2021
his online course explored the different types of foods that are essential for health and wellbeing, and how food can play an important role in treating/preventing disease. Applying the latest research, the course enabled learners to improve their personal food choices and nutritional intake.
Food Safety and Nutrition: A Global Approach to Public Health
University of Leeds via futurelearn.com
July 2021 — August 2021
This course provided insights into the connections between global food safety and nutrition. Learners identified what it means for food to be safe and explored instances where food safety had been compromised. Learners considered innovations designed to monitor and regulate food safety on a global scale. Learners also identified how nutrient intake contributes to human health and examined nutrient deficiences on a global scale. They assessed the role of research in improving nutritional intake.
Food Science and Nutrition: From the Farm to You
University of Leeds via futurelearn.com
November 2020 — December 2020
In this course, you have explored the opportunities and challenges inherent in the modern food supply chain – from farm to fork. You have discussed the importance of food processing, investigated novel food processing techniques, and discovered how new food products are developed. In the second week, you have focused on nutrition, food choice, government interventions and explored the process of digestion and biochemical pathways of food in the body.
Nutrition for Health and Sustainability
EIT Food via futurelearn.com
July 2021 — August 2021
This online course explored the relationship between nutrition, health and sustainability. It covered topics including sustainable nutrition and health, diets and dietary trends, nutrition through life, as well as the relationship between food and disease.
Nutrition and Wellbeing
University of Aberdeen via futurelearn.com
March 2021 — April 2021
This online course explored the scientific basis of human nutrition, and current nutrition concepts and controversies. It helped demystify the complex and often conflicting messages about diet and health from sources like the media, food industry and scientific community.
The Human Microbiome
University of Turin via futurelearn.com
June 2022 — July 2022
-The human microbiome, role in human health and how it changes during life; -How can we determine our gut microbiota; -The role of food and lifestyle in the modulation of human gut microbiome; -The human microbiota and prevention of diseases through microbiota-directed foods.
The Relationship Between Food, Gut and Brain
University of Turin via futurelearn.com
August 2020 — October 2020
The relationship between food and brain works in both directions. This course explored the effect the food we eat has on the brain using examples such as diets rich in sugar, nutritional deficiencies and the role of bioactive substances as modulators of brain function. The course also described food choice as a mental process that, far from being purely rational, is affected by sensory characteristics of food, by positive and negative emotions, by our memories, and by neurobiological mechanisms.
Understanding Mediterranean and Okinawa Diets
University of Turin via futurelearn.com
January 2022 — March 2022
This online course explored the main components of the Mediterranean, and Okinawa diets and how they affect the human health. We explored how these 2 diets influence the human health status, directly or indirectly through the modulation of the gut microbiota.
Exploring Everyday Chemistry
University of York via futurelearn.com
November 2021 — December 2021
Explore the organic chemistry behind perfume, medicine, brewing and sport from one of the UK's leading universities
Logical and Critical Thinking
The University of Auckland via futurelearn.com
October 2020 — December 2020
This course covered topics in logical and critical thinking to develop skills in: identifying and avoiding common thinking mistakes; recognising, reconstructing and evaluating arguments; using basic logical tools to analyse arguments; applying those tools in science, morality and law.
Ocean Science in Action: Addressing Marine Ecosystems and Food Security
National Oceanography Centre via futurelearn.com
May 2021 — June 2021
Explore how innovative marine technologies can tackle the challenges of the sustainable management of marine ecosystems
The Scientific Revolution: Understanding the Roots of Modern Science
University of Gronigen via futurelearn.com
May 2021 — June 2021
This course explored the emergence of early modern science. The course offered an overview on the most important conceptual transformations that the study of the natural world underwent during the period. By fostering a historically-informed reflection on a number of philosophical, methodological and historical aspects, the course contextualises the evolution of modern science within the broader social, religious and historical transformations occurring during the seventeenth century.
Creating Digital Content Program (3 courses)
University of Leeds via futurelearn.com
September 2020 — November 2020
This certificate consisting of 3 courses allowed learners to develop their understanding of how digital content platforms work and learn how to use them more effectively both in and out of the workplace. Creating Great Online Content; Creating a Social Media Marketing Campaign; Creating a Professional Online Presence
Digital Media Analytics: Paid Media
Purdue University via futurelearn.com
August 2020 — September 2020
This course explained how paid social media campaigns can bring value to your business and amplify your owned media. It also demonstrated how to strategically design, plan, and deploy a paid social media advertising campaign to drive more business to your site. Finally, this course explained how a well-designed ad campaign can lead to a cost-efficient ROI as more customers invest in your brand.
Digital Skills: Digital Marketing
Accenture via futurelearn.com
June 2021 — June 2021
This course explored what digital marketing means, why it is important and looked at some digital marketing strategies including display advertising, pay per click advertising and search engine optimisation. The digital marketing strategy components were explained including the importance of balancing and integrating different digital marketing strategies and how companies can target customers.
Digital Skills: Social Media
Accenture via futurelearn.com
May 2021 — May 2021
This course explored why social media is so important for businesses today and how it can be used to establish and build brand presence. It outlined the key steps involved in promoting a brand through social media, including setting and tracking campaign objectives. Other topics covered included how to identify your target audience and the right channels, how to create engaging content, and how to manage your presence online.
Digital Skills: User Experience
Accenture via futurelearn.com
May 2021 — May 2021
This course described what UX is and the impact it can have on a business. It explored the foundations of UX design and the design process: design, develop and release. Information architecture was explained in addition to the different UX techniques you can use to test and develop your designs, so that they’re ready to release to the market.
Digital Skills: Web Analytics
Accenture via futurelearn.com
December 2020 — December 2020
This course explored the basics of analytics and why they are important for business. It identified the different types of analytics, including descriptive, diagnostic and prescriptive, and described the various web analytics processes and metrics used to measure online success. It also provided a five step guide on how to create and apply a measurement plan.
Ethical Social Media
University of Sydney via futurelearn.com
May 2020 — July 2020
This course, delivered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, guides learners into a deep exploration of online identity, social media communities and their users. Examining the ways that social media is being used by public institutions such as governments and businesses.
Low-Budget Video Production: Visual Communication for Small Charities
Open University via futurelearn.com
June 2021
This online course explored the strengths and weaknesses of video as a medium of communication and then how to produce a short video for an organisation using minimal time and money. Topics covered in the course included working through the editorial decisions that help a video deliver its message effectively and stand out, creative thinking and visual storytelling, using easily available technology such as smartphones and apps, shooting different visual styles, and tackling a basic edit.
Science Communication and Public Engagement
University of Turin via futurelearn.com
June 2020 — August 2020
This online course explored how the relationship between society and science has evolved over time, and how traditional and social media can be used to share research. The course covered topics such as the importance of science communication, how to transform a message into a story, and the relationship between scientists and journalists.
Science Writing
University of Leeds via futurelearn.com
October 2021 — October 2021
You’ll learn about different types of science writing, and look at the factors which you need to consider to write a story. You’ll discover how to gather accurate information and relevant opinions as well as tips on how to conduct a successful interview.
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