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London NERC Summer School July 2024
4 September 2024
We recently partnered with the Natural History Museum and the Institute of Zoology to host a three-day Environmental Science summer school.
The London NERC Summer School, fully funded by the 听through the London NERC DTP, gave more than 70 pupils from nine schools aged 15-17 an insight into a wide range of topics available to experience in Environmental Science.听
The London NERC Summer School recruited from schools across the London Boroughs to provide a unique opportunity for those who may not usually engage with Environmental Science or may not have access to such opportunities (i.e., working-class pupils, pupils who are members of the Global Majority).听
Environmental Sciences are one of the least racially diverse fields in education and professional careers, whilst London is amongst the most racially diverse region in the world. The London NERC DTP brings together several institutions, providing an excellent opportunity to tackle this.听
The London NERC Summer School aimed to engage pupils from working-class and racially marginalised backgrounds by working with artists, scientists, educators, and activists to generate bespoke content of interest to young people while providing information on opportunities in Environmental Science.
Day One was at the , where pupils engaged with activities centred around Environmental Justice, Science policy, and Biodiversity. They also had the chance to explore the Zoo during the day and interact with Colobus monkeys at the London Zoo鈥檚 Monkey Valley.听
Day Two was hosted at 香港六合彩, focussing on how tiny things can have a giant impact on the planet. For example, how certain microfossils in the ocean produce enormous amounts of oxygen and also glow in the dark.听
Day Three was hosted by the , where pupils explored how biodiversity changes are observed and how this impacts health through data observation, collection, analysis, and communication.听
The response was incredibly encouraging, with several pupils telling us the course had shown them just how much they could study and engage with. That none of the pupils had ever had similar experiences before shows the importance of early intervention when encouraging people to engage people with Environmental Science. 听
Uncovering Earth's Secrets: How Mud, Plants, and Fossils Shape Our World
Watch as听Dan, Laura, and Mollie from NERC DTP听showcase how tiny details鈥攍ike ocean sediments, everyday plants, and ancient fossils鈥攔eveal big stories about our planet.
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