Today we’re celebrating the fact FutureLearn now has 5 million online learners. They impress us daily with their hard work & bright ideas!
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On this day 25 years ago Tim Berners-Lee opened the World Wide Web to all who wished to access it. #InternautDay
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Today is #InternationalMotherLanguageDay - let's learn to say 'hello' in as many languages as possible 🌍. Comment below with 'hello' in your own mother language and tell us which language you speak 🗣
Humanists believe that this life is the only life we have, that the universe is a natural phenomenon with no supernatural side, and that we can live ethical lives on the basis of reason and humanity. Learn about humanism on this online course bit.ly/2BLYH2e
Most of the world is experiencing a #lockdown, and whilst we don’t know what’s to come, we can assume that our time at home won’t be over anytime soon.
Take a look at our collection of #OnlineCourses and keep challenging yourself whilst indoors: ow.ly/uDG150yU0fP #COVID19
2016 was an incredible year of learning. We welcomed our 5 millionth learner, ran more courses than ever & launched our first degree courses
COVID-19 is spreading rapidly. Make sure you know as much as possible about the virus.
has created a free online course that'll teach you everything we know about coronavirus: ow.ly/e3sD50yILOE
2018 is almost over, so we're looking back at a few FutureLearn stats from the year
26 new universities and organisations join us 🎓🏫
Over 2000 courses run 📚
Over 46,000,000 steps completed by learners 👩💻👨💻
Here's to 2019 and helping even more people access education 💪
We're very excited to be celebrating our 5th anniversary with the this evening! 🎉#FutureLearnis5 #Education
This is a kinesin protein walking. Motor proteins convert chemical energy into mechanical work.
This is the kind of #catwalk we're into.
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We're delighted to announce The plans to deliver up to 5 postgraduate qualifications through FL into 2019 #FutureLearnis5
We've just reached 9 million FutureLearners!
Thank you to all of our dedicated learners for spreading the word 🗣 and helping us transform access to education.
We’re proud to be part of The Skills Toolkit, a platform from that provides you access to free, high-quality courses to build in-demand workplace skills. Courses made by and feature: ow.ly/S5Ns50zr4cz #TheSkillsToolkit
🎉Happy Birthday ! 🎉 We’re proud to support The Open University as they celebrate their 50th Anniversary and 50 years of opening up education for all. To get involved in the year-long events, head to 50.open.ac.uk #OU50
Physical computing means interacting with real-world objects by programming them from a computer eg programming an LED to flash. Find out more with this course from . You'll learn to build a simple program in #python: bit.ly/2v4droA
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We are very excited to reveal the hugely popular Tudors course, led by the fantastic is back! Enrol now to secure your place on this fascinating course. Starts 22nd July: ow.ly/Nv8L50v1z7i
The Future of Learning Report is here! It's a must-have guide to how education is transforming what we learn, how we learn it and where it's set to take us. #Education unlocks potential. Now find out how that potential is being harnessed.
👇👇#ThisIsFutureLearning
Humanists believe that this life is the only one we have, the universe is a natural phenomenon with no supernatural side & we can live ethical lives on the basis of reason & humanity. Explore humanism, a worldview shared by millions, with this free course bit.ly/2r1xWRm
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we're celebrating kindness. Look out for yourself and others during uncertain times and learn more about how a crisis can affect our mental health with this collection of free, online courses: bit.ly/2X5PElL #BeKind
🎊 We’re about to hit 8 million learners (check the homepage for the count), and we’ve decided to celebrate by giving 8 upgrades to our 8 millionth learner 🐙 - enrol now and wait for the golden e-mail!
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Some powerful words from the beloved late actor and comedian, Robin Williams ✨
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Happy birthday #AlbertEinstein!
You passionately curious FutureLearner, go and make the most of today.
We’re announcing FutureLearn Schools, an initiative with
and to help students aged 13-18 access over 100 free courses from top universities. Hear
speak about the benefits and get involved here bit.ly/3asvJCh #FutureLearnSchools
Happy birthday to Roald Dahl, a wonderful storyteller. Thanks for the laughter.
On this day 201 years ago Jane Austen passed away, so today we're celebrating her life. Discover the fascinating story of author Jane Austen with this course:
What's your favourite Jane Austen novel?📚📖
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We’re hosting our first ever virtual event, FutureLearn’s Festival of Learning - to discuss how education, healthcare and business will evolve post COVID-19 and why learning together is more important than ever #FLfest.
Find out more here: ow.ly/2np350A8Zjk
Stress can lead to headaches, low energy, an upset stomach and tense muscles. Watch out for yourself. #FLmindfulness
FutureLearners, what courses are you taking, and where are you learning from? Let us know 🗣
Hurray! 👏 FutureLearn Schools are the winners of the Free Digital Content/Open Educational Resources award #Bett2017 #BETTAWARDS Thank you!
Interesting cover story on lifelong learning and the need to develop new skills as innovations arrive.
Proud to be announcing our first online degree with today. The University of Glasgow is one of the world’s top 100 universities & FutureLearn’s first Scottish partner to embark on online degrees on the platform. Read the full story here: bit.ly/2LStZKP
Deakin University delivers full postgraduate degrees on FutureLearn.
1st time a MOOC provider offers full degrees!
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Presenting the Holbein of note-taking – 's 90yr old dad has created these amazing notes as part of The Tudors online course by . We love to see your individual learning styles! #FLtudors
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Our brilliant 90 year old Dad @charlesfront87 is doing another @FutureLearn course - The Tudors this time. That means more of his exceptional hand-written and hand-drawn notes. Enjoy.
Do you teach computing to children? Explore ways to make your computing lessons more inclusive for learners with special educational needs and disabilities, with the online course from and ow.ly/a3fU50xhSEw
One of our learners shared this beautiful B.B. King quote with us, and we could not agree with it more ✨ Education can have a huge impact on an individual and the wider world. After all, what we learn today can change the future 🌍 #ThisIsFutureLearning
🌟10 million learners 🌟
🌟25 million enrolments🌟
🌟35 million comments🌟
We couldn't have done it without you 🥂 Thank you to all of our learners, educators and followers for helping us reach these milestones on the FutureLearn platform 🎉 #FL10Million
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Today’s date is both a palindrome and an ambigram, as it reads the same from left to right, right to left AND upside down! 😵💫
This will only happen again in 100 and then in 200 years, so make today count ✌️ #Twosday
"Our whole life is solving puzzles."
Happy Birthday Erno Rubik, creator of the Rubik's Cube. #WednesdayWisdom
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Things that may be said to people with depression by #FLcbt #WhatYouDontSee futurelearn.com/courses/anxiet
Causes of death in Shakespeare’s plays (found on Telegraph) #FLshakespeare
We’re excited to announce that you can now take a postgraduate degree on FutureLearn!
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Today is #WorldHumanistDay! Explore humanism on this free online course from , presented by : bit.ly/2MKLB8E
#FLhumanism #humanism
Immerse yourself in one of Europe’s oldest living languages in this online course.
Explore Irish mythology and develop your spoken skills with Irish 106
An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture | 4 weeks | 4 hours per week
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Things we wish we could do like Italians: coffee, complimenting and speaking Italian. Oh wait: futurelearn.com/courses/learn- #FLLearnItalian
"It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer." Einstein
#Mondaymotivation #FLGravity
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This free online course from is for English language teachers around the world. Develop the skills & practices you need for your continuing professional development (CPD). Join now: bit.ly/2zwi7ss
#FLsuccessfulClassroom #teaching #English #EnglishLanguage
🎉 We now have 6 million learners registered on FutureLearn! That's 6 million people ready to change their lives and learn together!
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My dad’s currently doing a Futurelearn course about Radicalism and Reform. But nobody keeps notes the way my dad keeps notes...
Unplug, rest and restore this weekend. Monday is a new week #ThisIsFutureLearning #SelfcareSaturday #Breathe #Mindfulness
Today on #LearningTipTuesday, we're asking... do you think you can multitask? 🤔
#DidYouKnow, by switching from one activity to another, you will learn more slowly, become less efficient, and make more errors.
Moral of the story? One thing at a time! 🐢
#multitasking #tip
Critical Thinking 🤔 The highly-desirable soft skill is a very useful asset to have both personally and professionally. And the best thing? You only need your mind to get started. #ThisIsFutureLearning
Earn academic credit, professional accreditation and other awards with us. Meet the FutureLearn programs:
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
Benjamin Franklin
"In a troubled world where borders seem to be closing, we need more learners engaging with peers around the world."
6th Feb 2018 will mark the centenary of the Representation of the People Act, the change in law that gave (some) women the right to vote in Westminster elections. This course explores the campaign for the right to vote and its impact on women’s rights bit.ly/2Az1aN6
“In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.” - Phil Collins
Free online maths course. Get familiar with the basic precalculus required for college or undergraduate-level studies, notably: factoring and division; sets and set operations; reasoning and proofs; functions and graphs; and equations and inequalities bit.ly/2oIzZaU
Hadrian's wall, built 1888 years ago, marked the northern boundary of the Roman Empire. Discover its incredible history on #FLHadrian course
They’re = They are
Their = It belongs to them
There = Not here
You’re welcome 💪
If you’ve always fancied yourself as an author, this is the perfect online course for you. You’ll create, present and review other’s work with this course from which is just like an online classroom. Join for free: bit.ly/2lDYw2W
“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” Shakespeare #WednesdayWisdom #FLShakespeareEE
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Successful communication helps us better understand people and situations. It helps us overcome diversities, build trust, and create conditions for sharing creative ideas and solving problems. How effective are your skills? For more tips, click here 👇 #ThisIsFutureLearning
FutureLearn to host a bespoke hub for online courses to support £40m Institute of Coding announced by earlier today. Proud to support the and promote #digitalskills.
Dragon's Den, here we come...💡
In this course made by and supported by , you'll get the opportunity to build your very own prototype for an embedded computer system: bit.ly/34ghRIH
#RPiLearn #programming
'Where's WALL-E' by Richard Sargent / Geekings Cards. Can you find WALL-E?
From fiction to reality, our #FLrobotsoc course starts today
"We're proud of FutureLearn's success on its 5th birthday" speaking at our anniversary tonight #FutureLearnis5
Early Irish scriptures reveal that cats were a high status possession due to their ability to protect food stores against mice. A good mouser at the time was worth three cows!
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Find out more with this online course from
The Mayans were one of the first civilisations to have the concept of zero, its symbol was a shell.
#FLmathspuzzles
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2/3 of people don't seek help because they're afraid of stigma. #WorldMentalHealthDay
It starts with understanding:
By investing in ourselves and continuing to learn, we can get closer than ever to achieving our goals 💪 Whether you’re learning for a career change, personal growth, or to further your studies, knowledge building is the best way to flourish and reach your goals 🌻
We're looking back at your favourite #FreeCourses from 2020. It's a countdown! #learnmore #elearning #learningathome 👀
'If online learning continues to get better and be more widely available, it is surely going to change the world, sometimes in a big way, sometimes small, but for sure, it will shake things up!'
Can you see the white triangle? Then your brain is a storyteller. Here is why: bit.ly/Kanizsatriangle #FLdigifilm
One of our most fascinating and most popular courses! Explore the architecture and history of Rome, walking around a 3D digital model of the ancient city, with this free online course from
Join now: bit.ly/2s62Kk6
#FLvirtualrome
"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever."
Mahatma Gandhi
#Mondaymotivation
Have you used FutureLearn courses during lockdown to learn new skills or start a new hobby?
We want to speak to you! If you're happy to be contacted about your experience, leave a comment below, telling us what you've learnt.
Who wants to learn how to code for free with and the ? This course will introduce you to the the basics of code types and the role of coding languages like #HTML, #CSS and #JavaScript.
Join free: bit.ly/2uNczI8
#learntocode
Meet Reuben (). He’s completed 70 FutureLearn courses, and is showing no signs of slowing down 👏 His favourite course so far? “Health System Strengthening! I'm a Health Student and want to help the health sector of my country, Nigeria.” #ThisIsFutureLearning
Learn how to use powerful digital tools to analyse conversations on Twitter with this great online course #FLsocmed
2019 is nearly here. What do you want to learn in the next year? #NewYearsResolutions
On #WorldPoetryDay we take inspiration from , who made history in January 2021 as the youngest poet at a presidential inauguration. #ThisIsFutureLearning
July 14, 1789: storming of Bastille by citizens who refuse to accept the absolute power of the king. #BastilleDay
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