EnviroLab Summer Experience: Careers for the Future
Funded by RES and delivered by the University of Glasgow.
We are delighted to offer this free, week-long residential field course for up to 19 students, to be held at the Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment on the banks of Loch Lomond.
A chance to learn career relevant skills in an immersive environment, and work with environmental professionals and university lecturers.
Hands on activities and key theory including:
- species identification and taxonomy
- passive surveying methods such as acoustic monitoring
- habitat classification
- mapping with geographic information systems
- the basics of statistical analysis
Students will gain transferable skills including:
- teamwork and partnership working
- scientific writing
- data handling
Join us from Saturday 18 July - Thursday 23 July 2026.
Through hands-on, outdoor learning, this course will introduce pupils to the types of fieldwork undertaken by professional environmental scientists. Led by University of Glasgow staff and researchers, students will take part in activities such as wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, and environmental data collection. Alongside developing practical skills, the course will highlight potential academic and career pathways in environmental science, renewable energy, and related sectors.
By offering the course free of charge, RES and the University of Glasgow hope to remove barriers to participation and support pupils from Dumfries and Galloway in exploring higher education and careers they may not previously have considered.
How to apply
Students should complete our Application Form before the closing date of Monday 30th March 2026 at 23:59
Contact
If you would like to contact us to find out any more information, please email: Dumfries-Admin@glasgow.ac.uk and use the subject line: "EnviroLab Question"
General Enquiries can be made to: Dumfries-Admin@glasgow.ac.uk Please use the subject line: "EnviroLab Question"
See the links below to find out more about the University of Glasgow's Dumfries Campus:
- BSc (Hons) Environmental Science & Sustainability
- Student Life and Events
- Student and Alumni Stories
Closing date: Monday 30th March 2026 at 23:59
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by 9th April 2026
Funded by RES and delivered by the University of Glasgow.
Meet our Course Leader
The innovative work of our teaching and research staff has an impact locally, regionally and internationally.
Dr Natalie Welden | Course Leader
"I’m really excited to be able to highlight some of the amazing experiences that come with working in the environmental sector. By trying out some of these skills for themselves, I’m hoping that we can show students the range of options that are open to them. Whether they are considering taking environmental science or related subjects at higher level, or are interested in studying at university, there are a huge range of potential careers both here in Dumfries and Galloway, in wider Scotland, and the wider world."