Join Opwall director & founder, Dr Tim Coles OBE, on a journey through our conservation research projects across the globe, and let our experienced team help you decide which expedition is perfect for your summer.
Next virtual talks:
We will also be visiting a number of universities in the UK during starting in October! Click here to jump to our in-person talk schedule
Missed a talk at Optoberfest 2026? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Click here to catch up on the recordings and dive into the latest discoveries, wildlife research and conservation stories from our global field sites.
Curious about how to turn your passion for wildlife and the environment into a career? Join our webinar to learn about different pathways into conservation, from research and fieldwork to volunteering and education, and discover how to build the skills and experience you’ll need to make an impact.
The session will finish with a Q&A where guest speakers from across the conservation sector will share their experiences, advice, and insights into working with wildlife both in the UK and abroad!
Careers in Conservation talk:
Missed our Careers webinar? Click the link below to view the recording and discover how to build the skills and experience you’ll need to kick start a career in conservation:
Additionally, view the recording of our webinar exploring career pathways in the field of entomology.
We’ll be visiting the universities listed below throughout October/November to give our conservation research expeditions presentation:
| University | Date & time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Durham University | Thursday 5th November at 5pm | Holgate Conference Room, Grey College, South Rd, Durham DH1 3LG – Map it |
| Imperial College London | Thursday 19th November at 1pm | SAFB 122, Sir Alexander Fleming Building, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ – Map it |
| Manchester Metropolitan University | Monday 16th November at 1pm | BS506 – BS 5.06 – Seminar Room – N Atrium, Business School, Manchester Metropolitan University, Lyceum Pl, Manchester M15 6BY – Map it |
| Newcastle University | Thursday 12th November at 1pm | RIDB2.1.45, Ridley 2 Building Room 1.45 Main university campus, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4AA – Map it |
| University of Aberdeen | Tuesday 3rd November at 12pm | ZB18, Zoology Building, Tillydrone Ave, Aberdeen, AB24 2TZ – Map it |
| University of Brighton | Friday 20th November at 1pm | Room 401, Huxley Building, Moulsecoomb Campus, University of Brighton, Lewes Road, Moulsecoomb, Brighton, BN2 4GJ – Map it |
| University of Cambridge | Monday 2nd November at 1pm | G12 Large Lecture Theatre, Botany Building, Cambridge, CB2 3ER – Map it |
| University of Exeter, Penryn Campus | Tuesday 10th November at 12:15pm | Lecture Room 2, Peter Lanyon Building, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8RD – Map it |
| University of Gloucestershire | Friday 20th November at 12:15pm | Room QU027, Biosciences Teaching Laboratory, University of Gloucestershire, Francis Close Hall Campus, Swindon Road, Cheltenham GL50 4AZ – Map it |
| University of Kent | Thursday 19th November at 12pm | Marlowe Lecture Theatre 1, Marlowe Building, University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NR – Map it |
| University of Leeds | Thursday 10th November at 5pm | Garstang 7.36 Seminar Room 1, School of Geography, University of Leeds, Seminary St, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9JT – Map it |
| University of Leicester | Wednesday 4th November at 1pm | 210 Attenborough Building, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH – Map it |
| University of Oxford | Tuesday 3rd November at 5pm | The Annexe (attached to main building), Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3PW – Map it |
| University of Sheffield | Tuesday 17th November at 12pm | F02 – David Rice Lecture Theatre, Firth Court, Alfred Denny Building, University of, Sheffield S10 2TN – Map it |
If you’d like to be informed once the talks at the univerisities below are confirmed and when/where they will be taking place, please fill in our expression of interest form here.
Don’t see your university in the list above? We may have already visited! We’ve checked off the universities below so far, so we’d recommend coming along to one of our online webinars if you missed us! Click here to jump back to the online registration links.
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