As the chill of winter gives way to the gentle warmth of spring, the UK undergoes a vibrant transformation, bursting to life with renewed energy. … Read more
Category: Student Stories
Wetlands, Woodlands and Wallowing in the Mud! | The South Downs Field Trip
Our trip began with the first stop at Oare Marshes, where we were welcomed by Steve Weeks from Kent Wildlife Trust. The marshes were a … Read more
Spring Spotlight: Canterbury Cathedral Gardens
As the weather improves, I decided to take a walk around the Cathedral grounds and to my excitement the gardens were coming back to life. … Read more
Birds, Bats, Moths & More: 24 hours at Sandwich Bay
Hi, I’m Aashvi Shah (she/her), a Stage 2 student studying Environment and Sustainability (formerly Environmental Social Sciences) at the University of Kent. As part of … Read more
From classroom to field… A conservationist’s debut
Lucy Pecasse caught the bug for field work on various field trips during her time studying for her degree in Ecology and Conservation with us. … Read more
Everything We Learned at Sandwich Bay
Each year, DICE takes students on an overnight trip to Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust (SBBOT) as part of the ‘Applied Ecology and Conservation’ module, … Read more
Unforgettable Encounters: DICE Students Explore the Durrell Conservation Academy
Last week saw students on DICE’s ‘Saving Endangered Species’ module travel to Jersey for a few days at the Durrell Conservation Academy. The Academy is … Read more
The Myth About Camels: Alumni Spotlight
Recently, we were so pleased to welcome our alumna, Anna Jemmett, back to DICE as a visitor, after the completion of her PhD in 2023. … Read more
Intertidal Ecosystems and 30°C Ice Skating in Indonesia
Hi everyone, I am Katie, a final year conservation student. Last year, I completed my placement year. I spent my first 4 months living in … Read more
Surveys, Sea Turtles and Wearing Strangers’ Clothes in Costa Rica
Hi, I’m Lilli, a third year student studying Ecology and Conservation* at DICE. At the beginning of September, my class visited the Caño Palma Biological … Read more