The journey in We landed in Costa Rica in the evening after a long but comfortable journey and headed for the hotel in Alajuela to … Read more
Category: Study
First Cohort of Burnett Scholars Graduates at Canterbury Cathedral
From left to right: Lukumo Luwaile, Constance Banda, Kuzivakwashe Mawoyo, Emmanuel Ncube, Edith January. Congratulations on your graduation! What has been the highlight from your … Read more
Student Spotlight: Sophie O’Connor
Hi Sophie, thanks for being this month’s spotlight! Can you tell us a bit about your research project? My PhD looks at how ‘farm women’ … Read more
Burnett Scholar Featured in Wildlife Conservation Action
In May 2025, Wildlife Conservation Action (WCA) hosted their first ever international student. Edith January is a Burnett Scholar, currently pursuing her master’s degree in … Read more
Ella’s Exam Tips for Successful Studying
Ella (3rd year) – Working outdoors Working outdoors provides a great change of scenery and can be extra motivating, especially when you’re working on conservation-related … Read more
A Tiger Named Pig: Areth’s Alumni Spotlight
Congratulations on your recent graduation! What was your thesis about? Yes, I was recently awarded the degree of PhD! My thesis, Assessing the conservation status of … Read more
DICE Launches Five New Fully-Funded Scholarships
We are delighted to announce that we will be accepting the second cohort of Leverhulme ‘Space for Nature’ Doctoral Scholars in September 2025. This initiative … 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
A Wild Time in the Woodland | The Wildwood Trust Trip
Each year, the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) takes the new cohort of MSc students to the Wildwood Trust, in Blean, to learn … Read more