Discover Antarctica Short Course
A rare opportunity to gain an understanding or enhance your knowledge about the Antarctic environment, delivered by experts in their field.
Discover Antarctica Short Course is designed for those wishing to gain an understanding or enhance their knowledge about environmental protection, wildlife and climate change in Antarctica with up-to-date and current information.
It is open to all and does not require any prior qualifications or Antarctic experience.
The course has been endorsed by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (the IES).
Who Should Attend?
The Discover Antarctica Short Course is designed for a wide range of organisations and individuals interested in understanding Antarctica's environment, ecology, and the impacts of climate change.
It can be used to outsource environmental training by organisations already working in Antarctica, that would like to enhance and update knowledge of staff. It is suitable as professional development training for existing and new staff.
It can also be used by individuals starting out or interested in a potential career in Antarctica.
- Environmental Professionals
- Organisations working in Antarctica
- Aspiring Antarctic Professionals
- Wildlife Enthusiasts and Conservationists
Course Content
- Climate Change and its Impact on Antarctica
- Environmental Protection in Antarctica and the Antarctic Treaty
- Wildlife in Antarctica and the Threats it Faces
- Certificate of Achievement
Confirmed Speakers
- Thomas Bracegirdle - British Antarctic Survey
- Claire Buchanan - Polar Regions Department, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Heather Cruickshank - Producer/Director, Secrets of the Penguins, Talesmith for National Geographic
