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Spring Spotlight: Species in the UK

By Hannah Ost | 15 April 2025

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

Wetlands, Woodlands and Wallowing in the Mud! | The South Downs Field Trip

By Hannah Ost | 14 April 2025

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

By Hannah Ost | 07 April 2025

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

By Hannah Ost | 01 April 2025

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

By Hannah Ost | 13 February 2025

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

By Hannah Ost | 11 February 2025

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

By Hannah Ost | 31 January 2025

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

By Hannah Ost | 14 November 2024

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

By Hannah Ost | 28 October 2024

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

By Hannah Ost | 30 September 2024

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

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