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Population 10 Billion

Researching Global Issues

Laura Giles, Amanda Crawley Jackson, and Alastair Buckley

Topics Covered

Could robots help us to live independently for longer?
What story is the media telling us about migration and how can we challenge this representation?
How can we overcome yield plateaus in food production?
What impact can universities (and their students) have on real-world problems?
Who will shape our energy future?

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Engaging global research exploration

Population 10 Billion: Researching Global Issues was rated 4 out of 5 stars by learners and students. Learners appreciate the course's exploration of global research and real-world problems, but some wish for more interaction with researchers.

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"...a feeling of reassurance that the young brains are being guided and connected..."

Tackles pressing issues

"...detailing certain wicked problems and how we need to tackle them as a group..."

Focuses on Sheffield Uni.

"This course was really about the work being undertaken in Sheffield University..."

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"I wish there were ways to interact with the researching teams..."

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9 hours

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FutureLearn

Institution

The University of Sheffield

Instructors

Laura Giles

Amanda Crawley Jackson

Alastair Buckley

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