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Historic Alliance with Taronga delivers two Exciting New
Conservation Degrees at Sydney University
By Prof Marcus Strom
3rd November 2018:
students with the skills required by industry, immerse them in
new environments and expose them to evolving ways of thinking
and working collaboratively.”
The University of Sydney and Taronga Conservation Society
Australia today announce a historic education alliance, the
first of its kind in Australia, reflecting a shared commitment to
excellence in higher education, scientific discovery and practical
wildlife conservation.
Corroboree frog Taronga Wildlife Conservation degree. Credit
Paul Fahy
Giraffe Taronga Wildlife Conservation Degree. Credit Paul Fahy
From the start of 2019, students will be able to study two new
degrees – undergraduate students can enrol in a Bachelor
of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Taronga Wildlife
Conservation) and postgraduate students can enrol in a Master
of Education (Taronga Conservation Education).
The degrees, which will be undertaken at the University’s main
Camperdown campus, will include contact hours at the brand-
new world-class Taronga Institute of Science & Learning, a
purpose-built research and education centre on site at Taronga
Zoo Sydney, opened last month by the Duke and Duchess of
Sussex.
Sea-turtle release. Taronga Wildlife Conservation Degree. Credit
Paul Fahy
The University of Sydney’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Dr
Michael Spence, said the alliance provides an exciting new
pathway for people who want to study conservation in action and
support the diversity of animal life on the planet. “These authentic
learning experiences will create a clear connection between
theory and practice,” he said. “Our strong focus is to help equip
Director and CEO of Taronga Conservation Society Australia,
Cameron Kerr, said the alliance would help further Australia’s
reputation as a global contributor to conservation science.
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