Take the next step in exploring our postgraduate courses and discover what it’s like studying at CAT by joining an upcoming Graduate School open day or event.
Visit us either in person or virtually, from wherever you are, to learn more about studying at CAT. Open days take place between October and June. We can’t wait to meet you!
Visit our stunning site, where sustainability is embedded into the landscape. Attending will give you a taster of studying at CAT, with course overview presentations, tours, Q&A’s, course taster sessions, along with the chance to meet CAT staff and students.
Join staff from the Graduate School online to find out more about studying on one of our postgraduate courses.
Sessions last roughly an hour and a half, and include an introduction to CAT and our courses, with time to ask questions in our live Q&A.
Keep an eye out for the latest events at our Graduate School below; from joining a lecture or webinar from world-renowned specialists to attending short courses that allow you to study alongside our postgraduate students. Sign up to our email to be kept up to date with the latest events and other news from the Graduate School.
20th April 2024 Short Course Transform waste pallets into gorgeous bespoke furniture for your home and garden. A hands-on workshop for anyone who wants to get started with upcycled furniture. Tutor Dieter Brandstatter will take…
Read More22nd April 2024 Graduate School Open Days and Events Join tutors from the MArch course and CAT graduates for an introduction to CAT, an overview of our Masters in Sustainable Architecture Part 2 course and a student experience talk…
Read More22nd April 2024 Graduate School Open Days and Events Join tutors from the MArch course and CAT graduates for an introduction to CAT, an overview of our Masters in Sustainable Architecture Part 2 course and a student experience talk…
Read More27th April 2024 Short Course Generate electricity with a homemade wind turbine. Join Tom Dixon of V3 Power to build a wind turbine yourself, from scratch. Drawing on over ten years of experience in teaching…
Read More27th April 2024 Short Course A beginner’s guide to the compost toilet: Understanding the biology behind humanure. On this practical course you’ll gain a foundational understanding of the principles, benefits and limitations of compost toilets.…
Read More28th April 2024 Short Course Off-grid sewage and water treatment systems. If you’re living or working in a remote location and need low impact, eco-friendly options for waste water management, CAT is the place to…
Read More2nd May 2024 Graduate School Open Days and Events Join staff from the Graduate School of the Environment’s for an introduction to CAT, an overview of our postgraduate courses and live Q&A session on Thursday 2 May, 2024 at…
Read More17th May 2024 Graduate School Open Days and Events Join Graduate School of the Environment staff during an on-site open day on Friday 17 May 2024 for an authentic and informative taster of what it’s like to study on…
Read More18th May 2024 Short Course Transform waste pallets into gorgeous bespoke furniture for your home and garden A hands-on workshop for anyone who wants to get started with upcycled furniture. Tutor Dieter Brandstatter will take…
Read More18th May 2024 Short Course Rethinking household energy provision – understanding how to use sunlight to produce hot water. Learn how you can use solar water heating systems (solar thermal) to directly heat water. The…
Read More20th May 2024 Graduate School Open Days and Events Considering postgraduate study at CAT? Join our webinar on 20 May at 4pm and discover more about funding your Master’s course. Hosted online, you will: Hear from our Student Finance…
Read More25th May 2024 Short Course A day out learning about bees at CAT – Kids go FREE! So what’s all the buzz about bees? Come to CAT for the day and discover the fascinating life…
Read More26th May 2024 Short Course Ever wanted to know more about bees, try your hand at beekeeping and didn’t know where to start? This one-day course will give you the opportunity to ‘test the water’…
Read More27th May 2024 Graduate School Open Days and Events Join tutors from the MArch course and CAT graduates for an introduction to CAT, an overview of our Masters in Sustainable Architecture Part 2 course and a student experience talk…
Read More31st May 2024 Short Course Gain the practical experience and key skills to build a tiny house all of your own. Whether you’re planning to build your own home or just want to pick up…
Read More3rd June 2024 Short Course Transform buildings into cosy, low impact, energy efficient homes. Refurbishing our homes to make them more energy efficient is one of the key aspects of effective action on climate change.…
Read More4th June 2024 Graduate School Open Days and Events Join staff from the Graduate School of the Environment’s for an introduction to CAT, an overview of our postgraduate courses and live Q & A session on Thursday 04 June…
Read More5th June 2024 Short Course Calling all nature loving gardeners. Lay the foundations to your wildlife gardening knowledge and explore what you can do in your own garden to help nature flourish on this knowledge-filled…
Read More8th June 2024 Short Course Pain-free planning for your building project. If you’re thinking of building your own home, community space or other self-build structure, it pays to be prepared. This course covers how to…
Read More8th June 2024 Short Course Learn from an experienced conservation builder how to spot and tackle damp problems in your home. This course will help you to recognise the warning signs of damp problems, where…
Read More15th June 2024 Short Course Transform waste pallets into gorgeous bespoke furniture for your home and garden. A hands-on workshop for anyone who wants to get started with upcycled furniture. Tutor Dieter Brandstatter will take…
Read More19th June 2024 Short Course How can communities take the next steps on their road to a just transition and how do we kick-start the implementation of local Zero Carbon Britain plans? CAT’s new Zero…
Read More21st June 2024 Graduate School Open Days and Events Join Graduate School of the Environment staff during an on-site open day for an authentic and informative taster of what it’s like to study on CAT’s MArch Sustainable Architecture Part…
Read More24th June 2024 Short Course Join a CAT student teaching week to take an in-depth look at the variety of techniques and growing approaches to sustainable food production and the impact of these on the…
Read More24th June 2024 Short Course Join a CAT student teaching week and explore the energy requirements and carbon emissions of different international contexts and their potential to meet their energy needs more sustainably. Through a…
Read More25th June 2024 Short Course Explore climate solutions, create an action plan for you and your work, and gain Carbon Literate certification on our online course.
Read More25th June 2024 Short Course Grow the confidence to use basic DIY tools at home in this hands-on workshop. Learn how to use the principal tools for DIY projects at home and put these new…
Read More28th June 2024 Graduate School Open Days and Events Join Graduate School of the Environment staff during an on-site open day on 28 June 2024 for an authentic and informative taster of what it’s like to study on CAT’s…
Read More29th June 2024 Short Course Rethinking household energy provision – explore the how to’s of solar PV for households. Solar panels: where should you put them? How much power will you get? How much money…
Read More29th June 2024 Short Course Learn how to build using cob – a versatile, durable, low impact material. A natural building material that has been used in the UK and around the world for hundreds…
Read More5th July 2024 Short Course Calling all nature loving gardeners. Lay the foundations to your wildlife gardening knowledge and explore what you can do in your own garden to help nature flourish on this knowledge-filled…
Read More6th July 2024 Short Course Transform waste pallets into gorgeous bespoke furniture for your home and garden A hands-on workshop for anyone who wants to get started with upcycled furniture. Tutor Dieter Brandstatter will take…
Read More6th July 2024 Short Course Get to grips with the basics of beekeeping and explore the biology of honeybees and their environmental benefits. This 2 day course will give you a thorough grounding in understanding…
Read More9th July 2024 Short Course Grow the confidence to use basic DIY tools at home in this hands-on workshop. Learn how to use the principal tools for DIY projects at home and put these new…
Read More26th July 2024 Short Course Gain the practical experience and key skills to build a tiny house all of your own. Whether you’re planning to build your own home or just want to pick up…
Read More26th July 2024 Short Course Building using locally sourced materials can help to ensure your structure is low impact and ecologically sound. This course provides hands-on experience in designing and building a structure from scratch,…
Read More1st August 2024 Short Course Calling all nature loving gardeners. Lay the foundations to your wildlife gardening knowledge and explore what you can do in your own garden to help nature flourish on this knowledge-filled…
Read More2nd August 2024 Short Course Gain the practical experience and key skills to build a timber frame building all of your own.
Read More9th August 2024 Short Course Gain the practical experience and key skills to build a tiny house all of your own. Whether you’re planning to build your own home or just want to pick up…
Read More10th August 2024 Short Course Learn how to build using cob – a versatile, durable, low impact material. A natural building material that has been used in the UK and around the world for hundreds…
Read More15th August 2024 Short Course Grow the confidence to use basic DIY tools at home in this hands-on workshop. Learn how to use the principal tools for DIY projects at home and put these new…
Read More17th August 2024 Short Course A beginner’s guide to the compost toilet: Understanding the biology behind humanure. On this practical course you’ll gain a foundational understanding of the principles, benefits and limitations of compost toilets.…
Read More18th August 2024 Short Course Off-grid sewage and water treatment systems. If you’re living or working in a remote location and need low impact, eco-friendly options for waste water management, CAT is the place to…
Read More19th August 2024 Short Course Create natural, low-impact structures with world-renowned expert. If you’re thinking of building your own eco home, workshop or community space, straw bales could be the answer. This five-day introduction to…
Read More24th August 2024 Short Course Transform waste pallets into gorgeous bespoke furniture for your home and garden A hands-on workshop for anyone who wants to get started with upcycled furniture. Tutor Dieter Brandstatter will take…
Read More24th August 2024 Short Course A day out learning about bees at CAT – Kids go FREE! So what’s all the buzz about bees? Come to CAT for the day and discover the fascinating life…
Read More25th August 2024 Short Course Ever wanted to know more about bees, try your hand at beekeeping and didn’t know where to start? This one-day course will give you the opportunity to ‘test the water’…
Read More30th August 2024 Short Course Gain the practical experience and key skills to build a tiny house all of your own. Whether you’re planning to build your own home or just want to pick up…
Read More31st August 2024 Short Course Calling all nature loving gardeners. Lay the foundations to your wildlife gardening knowledge and explore what you can do in your own garden to help nature flourish on this knowledge-filled…
Read More7th September 2024 Short Course Learn from an experienced conservation builder how to spot and tackle damp problems in your home. This course will help you to recognise the warning signs of damp problems, where…
Read More13th September 2024 Short Course Gain the practical experience and key skills to build a timber frame building all of your own.
Read More14th September 2024 Short Course Rethinking household energy provision – bringing energy into your own greener hands. Where our energy comes from has a big impact, and to reach a Zero Carbon Britain it needs…
Read More20th September 2024 Short Course Calling all nature loving gardeners. Lay the foundations to your wildlife gardening knowledge and explore what you can do in your own garden to help nature flourish on this knowledge-filled…
Read More30th September 2024 Short Course Transform buildings into cosy, low impact, energy efficient homes. Refurbishing our homes to make them more energy efficient is one of the key aspects of effective action on climate change.…
Read More4th October 2024 Short Course Gain the practical experience and key skills to build a tiny house all of your own. Whether you’re planning to build your own home or just want to pick up…
Read More5th October 2024 Short Course Generate electricity with a homemade wind turbine. Join Tom Dixon of V3 Power to build a wind turbine yourself, from scratch. Drawing on over ten years of experience in teaching…
Read More14th October 2024 Short Course Calling all nature loving gardeners. Lay the foundations to your wildlife gardening knowledge and explore what you can do in your own garden to help nature flourish on this knowledge-filled…
Read More25th October 2024 Short Course Gain the practical experience and key skills to build a tiny house all of your own. Whether you’re planning to build your own home or just want to pick up…
Read More2nd November 2024 Short Course Pain-free planning for your building project. If you’re thinking of building your own home, community space or other self-build structure, it pays to be prepared. This course covers how to…
Read More11th November 2024 Short Course The theory and practice of managing woodlands in a way that benefits people and wildlife. Winner of the Woodlands Awards Best Woodlands Course 2017, this highly practical five-day course gets…
Read More23rd November 2024 Short Course Rethinking household energy use – the importance of insulation. A lot of existing buildings in the UK are poorly insulated and draughty, resulting in loss of heat and higher energy…
Read More11th January 2025 Short Course Rethinking household energy provision – an in depth look at small scale wind turbines. Whether you’re thinking of installing wind turbines at home, in your community or for your business,…
Read More8th March 2025 Short Course Rethinking household energy provision – getting to grips with heat pumps. Heat pumps are often advertised as ‘free heat’ as for a small amount of energy in (electricity) they can emit…
Read More12th April 2025 Short Course Rethinking household energy provision – explore the how to’s of solar PV for households. Solar panels: where should you put them? How much power will you get? How much money…
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