XDF Programme Tutorials
A selection of presentations delivered by researchers from the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (formerly Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine) in Edinburgh as part of the Cross-disciplinary Fellowships [XDF] Programme. These tutorials cover a broad range of biomedical science (and related) topics and are intended to provide general introduction to complex biomedical problems for people with little previous exposure to biomedical research. Some videos are accessible to University of Edinburgh affiliates only.
Lynda.com online courses
Lynda.com is an online skills development service offering an extensive library of high quality video courses in digital, technology, creative and business skills. The University has recently procured a three-year campus-wide licence for use by staff and students.
Website: https://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/help-consultancy/is-skills/lynda
Springer open access books
Springer has released hundreds of free books on a broad range of topics to the general public. The list, covers a wide range of scientific and technological topics.
Website: https://www.springeropen.com/books
A subset of Machine Learning and Data books from the collection is also specified on the following website:
Free OpenLearn courses from the Open University
Nearly 1000 free courses across 8 different subject areas. Courses are available to start right away.
Website: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/free-courses
CommKit
The CommKit is a collection of guides to successful communication in the biological sciences, written by the Broad Research Communication Lab (BRCL) Fellows.
Website: http://mitcommlab.mit.edu/broad/use-the-commkit/