30th November 2021
Short Course
Alyssa Gilbert from the Grantham Institute and Cara Jenkinson from Ashden join Paul Allen from our Zero Carbon Britain team to share their insights following COP26 and the publication of…
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1st December 2021
Short Course
Do you have a question you’d like to ask about our Zero Carbon Britain research, the work of the Hub and Innovation Lab or a challenge you’re facing in acting…
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3rd December 2021
Graduate School Open Days and Events
Join the Graduate School of the Environment’s Head of School, Adrian Watson, Ecology, Food and Behaviour Change Programme Leader, Jane Fisher for an introduction to CAT, an overview of our…
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6th December 2021
Graduate School Open Days and Events
Join tutors from the MArch course and CAT graduate for an introduction to CAT, an overview of our Masters in Sustainable Architecture Part 2 course and a student experience talk.
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9th December 2021
Short Course
Explore climate solutions, create an action plan for you and your work, and gain Carbon Literate certification.
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11th December 2021
Visitor Centre
A Christmas event with an Eco Twist. CAT’s Green Christmas Fair is taking place on Saturday 11th December and visitor centre entry and activities are all free and open to…
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29th January 2022
Short Course
Get a good understanding of the principles, benefits and limitations of compost toilets on our online compost toilet course. Explore the construction and component features of compost toilets, the biochemistry of composting and sanitising…
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3rd February 2022
Short Course
Explore climate solutions, create an action plan for you and your work, and gain Carbon Literate certification.
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5th February 2022
Short Course
Explore how to transform houses and buildings into cosy, low impact, energy-efficient homes on this online course. Making our homes more energy-efficient, allowing us to massively reduce our emissions use,…
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28th February 2022
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…
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5th March 2022
Short Course
Discover the magic and wonder of working with horses in a beautiful woodland setting. Spend a day in the CAT woodlands with experienced horse handler Barbara Hadrill and her cobs…
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5th March 2022
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…
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6th March 2022
Short Course
Discover the magic and wonder of working with horses in a beautiful woodland setting. Spend a day in the CAT woodlands with experienced horse handler Barbara Hadrill and her cobs…
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17th March 2022
Short Course
Online Zero Carbon Britain course exploring climate solutions – the science says we must, the technology says we can, time to say we will! Working with a range of local…
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26th March 2022
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…
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26th March 2022
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…
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2nd April 2022
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…
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2nd April 2022
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,…
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2nd April 2022
Short Course
A beginner’s guide to the compost toilet: Understanding the biology behind humanure. On this practical course you’ll gain a good understanding of the principles, benefits and limitations of compost toilets.…
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3rd April 2022
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…
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29th April 2022
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.…
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30th April 2022
Short Course
Get to grips with the basics of beekeeping and explore the biology of honeybees and their environmental benefits. This confidence boosting course will cover all you need to know to…
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7th May 2022
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…
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7th May 2022
Short Course
Get a good understanding of the principles, benefits and limitations of compost toilets on our online compost toilet course. Explore the construction and component features of compost toilets, the biochemistry of composting and sanitising…
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7th May 2022
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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4th June 2022
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…
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4th June 2022
Short Course
A beginner’s guide to the compost toilet: Understanding the biology behind humanure. On this practical course you’ll gain a good understanding of the principles, benefits and limitations of compost toilets.…
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4th June 2022
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…
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5th June 2022
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…
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18th June 2022
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…
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25th June 2022
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…
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25th June 2022
Short Course
Rethinking household energy provision – Biomass systems for the 21st Century. Heat from biomass is one of our oldest forms of energy use, and still has a lot to offer in…
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25th June 2022
Short Course
Explore the importance of bees and how we can give them a helping hand. On this course you’ll learn about the different bees in the UK and beyond, and the…
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2nd July 2022
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…
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29th July 2022
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,…
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30th July 2022
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…
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12th August 2022
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.…
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13th August 2022
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…
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22nd August 2022
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…
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3rd September 2022
Short Course
Get to grips with the basics of beekeeping and explore the biology of honeybees and their environmental benefits. This confidence boosting course will cover all you need to know to…
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1st October 2022
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…
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15th October 2022
Short Course
Explore how to transform houses and buildings into cosy, low impact, energy-efficient homes on this online course. Making our homes more energy-efficient, allowing us to massively reduce our emissions use,…
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17th November 2022
Short Course
Online Zero Carbon Britain course exploring climate solutions – the science says we must, the technology says we can, time to say we will! Working with a range of local…
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21st November 2022
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…
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