Life with the WildCRU

Based at Tubney House, the WildCRU's centre just outside Oxford, you will be immersed in our interdisciplinary team, and have the opportunity to learn from a diverse range of ongoing international conservation projects, including a large number of field projects on wild felids and other carnivores.  The University of Oxford is a world-leader in terms of academic excellence, and our position within the Department of Zoology will allow you access to cutting-edge research in a range of conservation-related fields, as well as a comprehensive library and access to a huge range of online journals.

We will accept 5-10 students per year - class sizes are kept small to promote learning, facilitate interaction and enhance integration into the WildCRU.  The taught modules will be provided by WildCRU experts, supported by external guest lecturers.  You will learn through a variety of scenarios, including small group work, individual projects, field sessions, tailor-made tutorials, class lectures, discussion groups, self-study and peer-learning.

A generous donation from Dr Thomas Kaplan and Daphne Recanati, founders of the Panthera Foundation, has enabled the sensitive conversion of existing historic  buildings in the Tubney grounds into a modern teaching facility, including study-bedrooms, a kitchen and social area, and a large classroom.

You will also be granted associate membership of Lady Margaret Hall MCR, allowing you to experience all facets of student life at the University of Oxford.