The module will give advance knowledge to the students about the theories on the origin of life and how the geological record can be used as a platform for...

Origin of Life and Exobiology (GEOL0059)

The module will give advance knowledge to the students about the theories on the origin of life and how the geological record can be used as a platform for future exobiology studies on other ancient planetary surfaces.

Students will learn to develop critical thinking about the compelling nature of claims of evidence of early life on the Archean and Proterozoic Earth and about theoretical models of the origin of life. Students will also learn about analytical techniques used to search for biosignatures in rocks, about locations in the Solar System where evidence of past life might be preserved in rocks and ice, and how analytical techniques could be used to search for life in these remote extra-terrestrial locations.

Geography Study Abroad Part I (GEOG0070)

The objectives of Gender Policy and Planning are to examine gender relations and their intersection with other social relations, in the context of the...

Gender in Policy and Planning (DEVP0050)

Aims:

The aims of this module are to:


	Provide students with the understanding and skills to establish or contribute to a global campaign, movement or...

Innovation for a Fairer World (COMP0232)

Aims:

The aims of this module are to:

Provide students with the understanding and skills to establish or contribute to a global campaign, movement or organisation which is intended to address a specific social justice concern.
	Support students to develop their skills around multidisciplinary innovative approaches to addressing intractable global challenges using new technology.
	Provide students with the experience and mentoring to develop an idea through the module and leave with a creative product and business plan for change.
Learning outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to: 

Describe and apply social theories of change and the role of new technology within them
	Articulate this learning through a project example Critically evaluate the thematics of examples of processes of global campaigns, movements, and organisations (which have been successful and unsuccessful).
	Produce a creative product or artifact to illustrate (in the case of a digital campaign submission) or evidence (in the case of a produce or technology) of the project idea.
	Communicate about this artifact through narrative contributions and creative tools.
Content:

Indicative topics include:

Big ideas: how change happens (the social policy context and some examples, start thinking about their big ideas).
	Mission-setting: establish the mission vehicle and objectives.
	Co-Lab: co-design, user testing, community organising & disruptive partnerships.
	Lift off: launch, build momentum and inspire hopefulness.
	Campaigning: digital tech to change the world.
	Fail fast and innovate.
	Recognise and measure success.
	Leading and building an organisation.
	Risk and resilience for you and the work.
	Long hauling? When is the job done?
Requisites:

To be eligible to select this module as an optional or elective, a student must be registered on a programme and year of study for which it is formally available.