Critical Thinking Courses and Certifications

The Story of Fake News

Unpack the history and consequences of fake news and learn how we might be able to combat its effects and encourage credibility.

• edX
• 2 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Academic Writing

The academic writing course targets individuals transitioning from non-academic backgrounds, catering to school leavers and professionals re-entering higher education.

• edX
• 4 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ethical AI for Students

Learn how to navigate the ethical challenges of using Generative AI (GenAI) so that you can confidently harness its benefits.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Monash University Microcredential

Introduction to Psychology

Discover the fascinating field of psychology from past to present, exploring the human mind and how it affects our behaviour.

• FutureLearn
• 18 weeks, 6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

13056 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to improve your problem solving and critical thinking skills to become a more decisive leader.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Does Culture Evolve? - Challenging Evolutionary Theory in Historical Processes

Explore the concept of cultural evolution, its validity, and challenges in applying evolutionary theory to historical processes. Gain insights into anthropology and cultural change.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Questioning the Science of Gender Difference - A New Perspective

Explores how cultural beliefs influence gender research, challenging long-held assumptions about biological differences between sexes and offering a fresh perspective on gender in society.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

On Moral Progress - Is the Human Conscience Led by the Head or the Heart?

Explore the role of reason and emotion in moral progress with Steven Pinker and Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, examining historical advancements in human rights and societal ethics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Unlikely Power of Uncertainty and Contradiction in Mathematics

Explore the power of uncertainty and contradiction in mathematics, and how these concepts can be applied to real-world situations, from disease modeling to political predictions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Complex Time - Hallmarks of Biological Failure

Explore biological failure through interdisciplinary perspectives, examining hallmarks, causes, and potential interventions in aging and disease processes across species and systems.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Toy Models - C4 Public Lectures

Explore everyday objects that reveal surprising physics and mathematics, sparking imagination and scientific curiosity through playful demonstrations and thought-provoking explanations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reasons Why Social Networks Make Us Vulnerable to Misinformation

Explore how cognitive, social, and algorithmic biases in social networks make us susceptible to misinformation, and learn about efforts to counter online opinion manipulation.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Beauty Leads Physics Astray

Explore how physicists' reliance on beauty in theory development has led to stagnation, failed experiments, and a crisis in the field, with insights on moving forward.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Collective Behavior of Honeybees & Fireflies

Explore collective behavior in honeybees and fireflies, revealing how diversity and self-organization lead to emergent intelligence and adaptive swarm dynamics in insect communities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Holding Pattern - Progress Notes on a Digressive Exhibition

Explore a digressive exhibition through progress notes, examining themes of waiting, buffering, and temporal experiences in art, literature, and culture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video