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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.

HeppSY+

Sociological Perspectives on Migrant Parents' Experience

Arts & Humanities

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Ruvimbo Machaka, a researcher at Sheffield Hallam University.

Key Stage 5
Geography
Sociology
University of Cambridge

The Psychology behind Mythology

Arts & Humanities

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

Key Stage 5
Classics
Latin
Psychology
Hello Future

International Relations: What is our Biggest Danger?

Social Sciences

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Nicola Mathie, a researcher at Lancaster University.

Key Stage 4
International Relations
Politics
DANCOP

How do we Identify Unusual Objects in Camera Feeds

STEM

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Maryleen Ndubuaku, a researcher at the University of Derby.

Key Stage 5
Maths
Hello Future

How do Plants Fight Diseases and Pests?

STEM

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Kellie Smith, a researcher at Lancaster University.

Key Stage 4
Biology
DANCOP

Fog and Cloud Computing

STEM

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Mohammad Nasir Shahzad, a researcher at the University of Derby.

Key Stage 5
Computer Science
Geography
HeppSY+

Renewable Electricity from Food Waste

STEM

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Nimra Shahab, a researcher at Sheffield Hallam University.

Key Stage 4
Geography
Physics
University of Reading

Mind reading? How neuroscientists study your brain

STEM

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Brendan Williams, a researcher at the University of Reading.

Key Stage 5
Biology
Psychology
Chemistry
Maths
Make Happen

Defining Obesity: Beyond Body Mass Index

STEM

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Susan Oluwayemisi Ige, a researcher at the University of Reading.

Key Stage 5
Biology
Medicine
Make Happen

Delivery and Transport Management Systems

Social Sciences

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Mohammad Abdollahi, a researcher at the University of Essex.

Key Stage 5
Business Studies
Computer Science
University of Reading

Your brain on estrogen

STEM

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Janine Dovey, a researcher at the University of Reading.

Key Stage 5
Biology
Psychology
Chemistry
HeppSY+

Polymer Nanocomposites: Tiny Particles, Big Impact

STEM

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Rebecca Chadwick, a researcher at Sheffield Hallam University.

Key Stage 4
Physics
Chemistry