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Differentiation I

In this course, Professor Samir Siksek (University of Warwick) gives an introduction to differentiation for AS and A-Level students in the first of his three-course series on this topic. In the first mini-lecture, we recall the equation of a...

5 lectures

0:40:27

Prof. Samir Siksek

Warwick University

Economics

Macro – Economic Growth, the Economic Cycle and Sustainability

In this course, Dr Silvia Dal Bianco (University College London) looks at economic growth, the business or economic cycle and sustainability. In the first module, we will focus on what economic growth is. Then, in the second module, we will focus...

5 lectures

0:51:53

Dr Silvia Dal Bianco

UCL

Biology

The Genetic Age

In this course, Professor Matthew Cobb (University of Manchester) walks us through the history of our ability to modify and manipulate the genetic code of individuals and populations around us. To do so, we begin by: (i) understanding what those...

6 lectures

1:09:10

Prof. Matthew Cobb

Manchester University

Psychology

Parapsychology – Poltergeists

In this course, Professor Ciarán O’Keeffe (Buckinghamshire New University) explores poltergeists. In the first lecture, we think about how to define a poltergeist and the characteristics of its activities. In the second lecture, we think about a...

6 lectures

0:54:54

Professor Ciarán O'Keeffe

Buckinghamshire New University

Psychology

Parapsychology – Psychic Criminology

In this course, Professor Ciarán O’Keeffe (Buckinghamshire New University) explores the role of psychic involvement in criminal investigations. In the first lecture, we think about how to define psychic criminology and the involvement of psychics...

4 lectures

0:34:24

Professor Ciarán O'Keeffe

Buckinghamshire New University

Chemistry

Polymer Chemistry

In this short course, Dr Danny Allwood (Sheffield Hallam University) introduces polymers: long-chain compounds, often with hundreds if not thousands of atoms in one chain. We begin by (i) talking about addition polymers, compounds often formed...

3 lectures

0:12:40

Dr. Danny Allwood

Sheffield Hallam University

Mathematics

Differentiation III

In this course, Professor Samir Siksek (University of Warwick) concludes his discussion of differentiation for A-Level students in the third of this three-course series. In the first mini-lecture, we introduce the second derivative and work...

4 lectures

0:42:54

Prof. Samir Siksek

Warwick University

Government & Politics

Electoral College

In this course, Dr David Andersen explores, explains and analyses the Electoral College and its role in US presidential elections. In the first module, we are introduced to the origins and design of the Electoral College, focusing in particular on...

4 lectures

0:36:55

Dr David Andersen

Durham University

Economics

Macro – International Growth and Development

In this course, Dr. Ramin Nassehi (University College London) discusses the topic of international economic growth and development. In the first module, we introduce the key ideas about why economic growth and development are important. Then, we...

6 lectures

0:33:06

Dr Ramin Nassehi

UCL

Biology

Evolution and Ecology

In this course, Professor Adam Hart (University of Gloucestershire) discusses various topics within evolution and ecology, beginning by (i) introducing the concept of evolution and some of the key players in its inception; (ii) the force of...

7 lectures

0:59:07

Prof. Adam Hart

University of Gloucestershire

Psychology

Sports Psychology – Exercise and Mental Health

In this course, Dr Anthony Miller (Staffordshire University) explores the relationship between exercise and mental health. In the first lecture, we think about what exercise is and what mental health benefits it can bring. In the second lecture,...

5 lectures

0:43:14

Dr Anthony Miller

Staffordshire University

Chemistry

Chemists in a Sustainable World

In this course, Professor David Cole-Hamilton (University of St Andrews) discusses the role of chemists and chemical engineers in a sustainable world. To do so, we begin by: (i) understanding the ways in which chemistry impacts our society the...

5 lectures

0:51:18

Prof. David Cole-Hamilton

University of St Andrews

History

US History – The War of 1898

In this course, Professor Jay Sexton (University of Missouri) explain the effects of the War of 1898 on the United States. We start by introducing the period as a whole and discussing the nomenclature of the topic. We then turn to examine the war...

6 lectures

0:45:19

Prof. Jay Sexton

University of Missouri

Government & Politics

Women in Congress

In this course, Dr Tessa Ditonto (Durham University) explores the representation of women in the United States Congress. In the first module, we explore women’s representation in the US Congress, focusing in particular on the history of women’s...

3 lectures

0:39:25

Dr Tessa Ditonto

Durham University

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