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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.

University of Reading

How can mathematics help a farmer?

STEM

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

Key Stage 5
Biology
Maths
Business Studies
University of Reading

Remote sensing: observing plants from space

STEM

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

Key Stage 5
Biology
Physics
Geography
DANCOP

How is Statistics Applied in Communicable Disease Management?

Arts & Humanities

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Winifred Ekezie, a researcher at the University of Nottingham.

Key Stage 4
Maths
Geography
University of Reading

Lipid membrane models in biomedical research

STEM

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

Key Stage 5
Biology
Chemistry
Hello Future

Financial Markets and Portfolio Investments

Social Sciences

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Adina Yelekenova, a researcher at Lancaster University.

Key Stage 5
Business Studies
Hello Future

Sociolinguistics: The Study of Language in Society

Social Sciences

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Constance Mbassi Manga, a researcher at Lancaster University.

Key Stage 4
English Language
Make Happen

Gone With the Waves: Climate Change and Human Migration from Small Islands

Arts & Humanities

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Africa Bauza Garcia-Arcicollar, a researcher at Pompeu Fabra University.

Key Stage 5
Geography
Politics
Philosophy
HeppSY+

The Physics of Solar Energy

STEM

This RBC tutorial pack was created by James Bishop, a researcher at the University of Sheffield.

Key Stage 4
Physics
Geography
Make Happen

Improving Water Purification with 2D Materials

STEM

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Freya Cleasby, a researcher at the University of Sheffield.

Key Stage 5
Chemistry
Geography
HeppSY+

Beyond Shakespeare: Shakespeare's Influences and Influence

Arts & Humanities

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Amy Jackson, a researcher at the University of Sheffield.

Key Stage 3
English Literature
Make Happen

More Than Meets the Eye

Arts & Humanities

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

Key Stage 5
Business Studies
Media
DANCOP

The Effects of Ageing on Physical Activity Participation

Social Sciences

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

Key Stage 4
Biology
Physical Education