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Research-Based Curricula coursebooks or 'RBCs' are short digital subject coursebooks for Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 students, each written by a PhD researcher and expert in that topic. Practice university-style study whilst learning new and fascinating things about a subject of your choice! Completing an RBC is great preparation for university, can be mentioned in UCAS applications and shows interest in your subject.

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The Brain & Behaviour: Dementia

STEM

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Emily Todd, a researcher at the University of Cambridge.

Key Stage 5
Biology
Psychology
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Vanishing Elephants & Angelic Appearances: Writing that Twists Normality

Arts & Humanities

This RBC tutorial pack was created by David James Green, a researcher at the University of East Anglia.

Key Stage 4
Creative Writing
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Soft Power in the Twentieth Century

Arts & Humanities

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Chris Campbell, a researcher at the University of Cambridge.

Key Stage 5
History
Politics
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Smart Minds: Learning AI Literacy for Real Life

Arts & Humanities

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Iris Heung Yue Yim, a researcher at the University of Cambridge.

Key Stage 5
Philosophy
Technology
Psychology
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Macroeconomics For Development: Firms & Labour Markets

Social Sciences

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Razan Amine, a researcher at the University of Cambridge.

Key Stage 4
Economics
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Faith, Fear & Bias: Islamophobia in Contemporary Britain

Social Sciences

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Tasnim Khanom Ali, a researcher at the University of Cambridge.

Key Stage 5
Politics
Sociology
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The Price of Water: Financing and its Role in Water Security

Social Sciences

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Tamara Zambiasi, a researcher at the University of Cambridge.

Key Stage 5
Economics
Geography
Sociology
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The Brain and Language

Social Sciences

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Elena Zevgolatakou, a researcher at the University of Cambridge.

Key Stage 4
Psychology
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So, You Think 1+1=2? The World of Proof and Logic

STEM

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Max Aantjes, a researcher at the University of Cambridge.

Key Stage 5
Maths
Philosophy
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Girlhood Chronicles: Experiences of Girls in the Past Few Years

Social Sciences

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Lance Peng, a researcher at the University of Cambridge.

Key Stage 5
Sociology
Psychology
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Understanding Intersectionality: Connecting Identities and Experiences

Social Sciences

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Maryam Bham, a researcher at the University of Cambridge.

Key Stage 4
History
Citizenship Studies
PSHE
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Future Skills: Navigating Lifelong Education and Economic Growth

Social Sciences

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Sarah Pemberton, a researcher at the University of Cambridge.

Key Stage 5
Economics