Chester Zoo and University mark first PGCert graduates
The first class of a postgraduate conservation course developed with Chester Zoo has celebrated its graduation at Chester Cathedral.
Students, staff and colleagues gathered to recognise the founding cohort of the University of Chester’s Postgraduate Certificate in Conservation and Sustainability Education.
Many graduates met in person for the first time at the ceremony, reflecting on how the digital-first, part-time programme has shaped their work.
Developed and delivered in collaboration with Chester Zoo, the PGCert allows learners to apply conservation and sustainability principles directly within their own organisations.
The partnership between the University and the zoo was highlighted throughout the event as an example of joint work aimed at developing future leaders in conservation and sustainability education.
The programme has also been recognised by the University’s new Chancellor, Dame Jenny Harries DBE DL, who described it in her inaugural address as a leading example of innovative, collaborative provision advancing green skills.
She praised the partnership for equipping professionals across sectors to influence long-term change.
Liz Webb, Conservation Training Academy Manager at Chester Zoo, attended the ceremony and spoke about the value of the collaboration. She said: “This programme shows what is possible when conservation practitioners and educators design learning together.
The partnership between Chester Zoo and the University of Chester is helping to equip graduates with the confidence and skills to lead impactful conservation change across a diverse sector.”
Uná Meehan, Deputy Head of Childhood, Education and Professional Development and Programme Leader, also reflected on the achievements of the founding cohort. She said: “Teaching on this course has been the most wonderful experience.
Our students have formed a genuine community, joining together across locations and sectors to make a real difference.
Their achievements reflect the transformative potential of conservation and sustainability education.”
Graduates from the programme are already contributing across the sector in roles that include leading new conservation and sustainability initiatives, supporting businesses as sustainability consultants, implementing whole-school sustainability plans and advancing research and practice across academia, conservation organisations and zoos.
The first class of a postgraduate conservation course developed with Chester Zoo has celebrated its graduation at Chester Cathedral.
Students, staff and colleagues gathered to recognise the founding cohort of the University of Chester’s Postgraduate Certificate in Conservation and Sustainability Education.
Many graduates met in person for the first time at the ceremony, reflecting on how the digital-first, part-time programme has shaped their work.
Developed and delivered in collaboration with Chester Zoo, the PGCert allows learners to apply conservation and sustainability principles directly within their own organisations.
The partnership between the University and the zoo was highlighted throughout the event as an example of joint work aimed at developing future leaders in conservation and sustainability education.
The programme has also been recognised by the University’s new Chancellor, Dame Jenny Harries DBE DL, who described it in her inaugural address as a leading example of innovative, collaborative provision advancing green skills.
She praised the partnership for equipping professionals across sectors to influence long-term change.
Liz Webb, Conservation Training Academy Manager at Chester Zoo, attended the ceremony and spoke about the value of the collaboration. She said: “This programme shows what is possible when conservation practitioners and educators design learning together.
The partnership between Chester Zoo and the University of Chester is helping to equip graduates with the confidence and skills to lead impactful conservation change across a diverse sector.”
Uná Meehan, Deputy Head of Childhood, Education and Professional Development and Programme Leader, also reflected on the achievements of the founding cohort. She said: “Teaching on this course has been the most wonderful experience.
Our students have formed a genuine community, joining together across locations and sectors to make a real difference.
Their achievements reflect the transformative potential of conservation and sustainability education.”
Graduates from the programme are already contributing across the sector in roles that include leading new conservation and sustainability initiatives, supporting businesses as sustainability consultants, implementing whole-school sustainability plans and advancing research and practice across academia, conservation organisations and zoos.
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