Forest School PhD Opportunity: Study Opportunity
The Forest School Association news bulletin has shared this opportunity to study for a PhD at Loughborough University with Dr Janine Coates and Dr Helena Pimlott Wilson. The PhD focuses on Forest School for young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in secondary schools Link for more information
Making Places for Outdoor Learning Short Course
Queen Margaret University is offering this Outdoor Learning Short Course, starting March 2023, under its short course provision options. This is a Masters level module with some free places still available. This course is primarily for leaders and practitioners working in the third sector. The QMU Admissions team will accept [...]
University students invited to share their environmental perspectives
Dr David McCollum and Dr Hebe Nicholson from the School of Geography and Sustainable Development, University of St Andrews are carrying out research into the environmental perspectives of students at UK universities. Full-time students enrolled at any UK university are invited to complete this survey.
Green Gown Awards 2021 – Winners Announced
The Green Gown Awards aim to inspire and empower young people to visualise a better sustainable future. UK & Ireland’s virtual Awards Ceremony celebrated the inspirational work and projects of 90 finalists in 14 different categories. This year’s Finalists represented over 862,000 students and 156,000 staff. These include some notable [...]
Climate learning resources for November 2021, and beyond
Climate Learning Month supports educators across schools, colleges, universities and other education providers including early years, to integrate activities and themes related to understanding the climate and ecological crisis. This includes a set of downloadable climate and sustainability teaching resources.
University branches out with outdoor learning for future teachers
STV news (17 September 2021) shares how first year teaching student are gaining skills in delivering with outdoor lessons, at Queen Margaret University’s new outdoor learning hub. The university is revising the way it teaches life lessons and is looking to impart the skills it takes to teach outside.
