Applications are open for the Young Darwin Scholarship
If you're looking to gain experience for an environmental career, don't miss out on the opportunity to join our Young Darwin Scholarship — applications are now open! This unique opportunity from the Field Studies Council offers 16-25 year olds a 90% subsidised, Darwin-inspired scholarship, combining environmental education and ongoing support. [...]
What’s a geography camp residential like?
Read this blog post written for the Field Studies Council by a young participant. Discover how geography is brought alive through fieldwork outdoors and the residential experience.
What do the Young Darwin scholars of 2023 have to say?
Find out more, in this Field Studies Council blog by Mollie Clay, Biodiversity Learning Development Officer.
‘Wild Winter’ photography competition
To celebrate the start of the festive season, the Field Studies Council are running a ‘Winter Photography Competition on their Facebook and Instagram profiles. The theme is ‘Wild Winter. This offers the chance to win a £50 voucher which can be used towards a FSC course. Visit the FSC website for further details and [...]
Practical fieldwork skills key to improving geography education for pupils
This Field Studies Council article (4 October 2023) notes a government report which shows more young people than ever are choosing to study geography. However, Andy Pratt, FSC director of education, is concerned that weaknesses with fieldwork noted in the report might be holding pupils back in the subject. Read more [...]
Young Darwin Scholarship 2023 – Summer of nature
The Field Studies Council provide an update on their Young Darwin Scholarship programme 2023. They have welcomed 80 brilliant Young Darwin Scholars across five locations this summer to immerse themselves into learning about nature. From London to coastal Scotland, each group have had a rich and varied experience!
Geography fieldwork resources – primary and secondary
The Field Studies Council (FSC) have announced the return of the Geographical Association’s annual celebration of fieldwork, #NationalFieldworkFortnight. Unfortunately this does not fit with the Scottish school holiday calendar. However, the FSC have put together some fantastic free resources and ways to get involved, at any time. These resources are [...]
Did you celebrate Insect Week 2023? Check out the free resources available anytime!
Discover why the Field Studies Council are getting involved in insect week 2023, PLUS free citizen science resources and some great insect infographics!
