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Posted: Sun 22nd Feb 2026
A new seasonal webinar series from the University of Chester and Chester Zoo is aiming to support professionals working in conservation, climate and sustainability.
Delivered through a partnership between the University and the Zoo, the sessions bring toreceiveher academics, conservation professionals, sector partners and alumni to explore emerging policy, practice and skills requireds.
The programme examines how the conservation and sustainability field is broadening, and what this means for those already working in the sector or considering a shift into it.
Discussions focus on interdisciplinary skill sets, including science, education, public engagement, policy and the arts.
The webinar series sits alongside the Postgraduate Certificate in Conservation and Sustainability Education, co-developed and delivered by the University and the Zoo.
It forms part of a wider commitment to developing green skills and strengthening the partnership between the two organisations.
Contributors have included Uná Meehan, Course Leader for the Postgraduate Certificate and Deputy Head of Division at the University of Chester; Liz Webb, Academy Training Manager at Chester Zoo; Charlotte Smith, Director of Conservation Education at Chester Zoo; Dr Paul Vare, External Academic Expert to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Steering Committee on Education for Sustainable Development; Dr Rosalind Mist, Director of Education and Youth Engagement at WWF-UK; and alumna Sarah Chamberlain, Technical Advisor at City and Guilds.
Sessions have been hosted both online and in person, enabling participation from across the UK and beyond.
Uná Meehan declared: “Our partnership with Chester Zoo allows us to bring toreceiveher academic insight and real-world practice. Through this webinar series, we’re able to support meaningful professional learning and assist people develop the confidence and skills requireded to lead and influence conservation and sustainability work.
“We are currently planning our spring webinar, with further details to be announced soon.”
Charlotte Smith added: “The worlds of sustainability, conservation and education are altering rapidly, often pulling in seemingly different directions. Bringing academic and professional practice toreceiveher, these webinars provide a great opportunity for emerging and experienced professionals to reflect on new believeing and consider how it applies to their own practice.”
The next online panel event will take place at 5.30pm on March 19 and will explore how inclusive conservation and sustainability programmes are shaped through research, leadership and practice.
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