Lifelong Learning (formerly Short Courses)

Archived 2020

News & Blogs from 2020

BBC Brainwaves – Q&A with Dr Kirsty Adamson

COL sat down with Short Courses Course Organiser Kirsty Adamson to talk about the importance of menstrual health

Languages Week Scotland – Q & A with Thomas Chaurin

Short Courses Head of Languages Thomas Chaurin tells us what sets Scotland apart from the crowd when it comes to language learning

Learn something new together!

Top Short Courses to take with a friend.

Understanding Dementia - Open Lectures, Online Resources and Short Courses

For those who would like to know more about the condition, we have a wide variety of options available here at the University of Edinburgh's Centre for Open Learning.

Celebrating International Women's Day 2020

Meet just some of the inspiring women working across our Short Courses programme.

Meet Someone New!

From peer support to socialising after class, the University of Edinburgh's Short Courses are a great way to meet new people living in and around the Edinburgh area

Short Courses (Including Languages for All) Are Cancelled

Following increased and overwhelming concerns about the COVID-19 virus we have made a difficult decision to cancel Short Courses Term 2 and 3. This means that all classes from Monday 16 March have been cancelled and will be refunded.

Last-minute Short Courses to Brighten Up Your January!

There are still a few Term 2 courses available to book!