Whether you are a bat-beginner or an expert you are sure to find an event to interest you in the listings below.
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Further information about the Bat Conservation Trust's Training Courses and Conferences & Symposia. You can also check out our e-learning platform here for more courses you can complete at any time.
Certificate of Bat Acoustics Analysis - online, available to start now
12th January 2025
“Superb training, with really illuminating illustrations and everything explained in a clear and accessible way.” - Philip Briggs, Monitoring Manager, Bat Conservation Trust
Introduction to bats and artificial lighting - e-learning module
12th January 2025
Independent e-learning that can be completed at your convenience. Learn about the latest research and guidance on bats and artificial lighting. A good foundation module for anyone wanting to develop their understanding of basic bat ecology, the impacts of artificial lighting and the latest mitigation techniques.
12th January 2025
A front row seat for the conference talks you couldn't attend More talks added during the year Introductory price £25 per year
Bats for Building Professionals
15th January 2025
This awareness course is for anyone who is responsible for buildings and their renovation, development, maintenance or design, including builders, surveyors, architects and pest controllers. It is approved by CITB and eligible for a Tier 1 grant. The course is also suitable as RIBA CPD. The online course takes place over 2 afternoons sessions between 13:00-17:00. The first session is on 15/01/25 and the second on 21/01/25.
15th January 2025
Join us for the usual mix of chat, facts and informative guests. We'll be kicking off the New Year with the Environment Agency’s Emma Magee, who'll be joining us to chat about water in our landscape.
On the farm: From rain to river
19th January 2025
Pop your boots on and join us for a walk on one of the amazing farms involved in the CPL project.
21st January 2025
Each year BCT convenes a Consultant’s Forum where consultants gather to hear about BCT’s work and discuss current issues. This year the Consultant's Forum is being held online. Tickets available for individual event or combined ticket with the Surveying Guidelines Surgery on 21 February. Tickets for either the Consultant's Forum or the Surveying Guidelines Surgery £25 for BCT members £28 for non-BCT members To attend both events, the combined ticket costs £40 for BCT members £43 for non-BCT members
Britbats - The 7th British Bat Research Symposium
24th January 2025
BritBats is a one-day conference for undergraduate, postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers working with bats anywhere in the world to share their work, whatever stage of their project they are at. The conference is open to students and non-students alike and we welcome attendees from a variety of disciplines. Tickets on sale now Early bird prices available until 31st October
19th February 2025
Join us for the usual mix of chat, facts and informative guests. This month we'll be joined by Megan Gimber from PTES to learn why hedges are utterly amazing.
23rd February 2025
Join a relaxed walk at Blackmoor Farm to discover the superpowers of hedgerows!
Landscaping for Nature and People
7th April 2025
BCT are excited to collaborate with the RHS at their flagship garden research centre at Wisley, on the Landscaping for Nature and People training course including time in the RHS' showcase wildlife garden. Join a cross sector of industry professionals involved in the design and build of landscapes in this fantastic setting, to share knowledge and ideas on creating multifunctional biodiverse places that connect people to nature. This course is for professionals working in this space, such as ecologists, architects, landscape architects and horticulturists, who want to have better conversations about achieving real wins for nature and people.
National Bat Conference 2025 - Save the date!
5th September 2025
The biggest event in the bat calendar! More details to follow as they are confirmed. Tickets will go on sale April 2025.
