{"product_id":"hampshire-dofe-gold-residential-environmental-science-at-aberystwyth-university-monday-19th-to-friday-23rd-july-2027","title":"Hampshire DofE Gold Residential – Environmental Science at Aberystwyth University - Monday 19th to Friday 23rd July 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHampshire DofE Gold Residential – Environmental Science at Aberystwyth University\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonday 19th to Friday 23rd July 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHampshire Outdoors is excited to be working in partnership with Aberystwyth University to offer a bespoke residential experience tailored to Duke Of Edinburgh participants with an interest in the ecology, geology and physical geography. The programme will showcase some of West Wales’ most stunning scenery through the lens of environmental science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLocated in Ceredigion Bay, Aberystwyth provides easy access to beautiful coastlines, mountains, and valleys. Field trips led by subject experts will explore the natural landscape, from ancient glacial and volcanic activities to modern land management practices. Thriving marine wildlife can often be spotted from the town, giving a fantastic opportunity to survey local bottlenose dolphin populations, and observe other species on the rocky shore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this five day residential, you will stay in accommodation on campus, near the seaside town, with day trips and studies supervised by experts from the universities world-leading research departments\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAberystwyth University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaying in shared facilities on campus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAccommodation and food; accommodation for the summer residential will provide the full student experience in shared facilities on campus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAll activities for the duration of the residential, including evening activities such as sunset walks along the beach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA written assessor report for your award, or for college and university\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s involved?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDuring your stay you will have the opportunity to experience the following activities. Note that these are dependent on weather and other nature-driven factors and are therefore subject to change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMarine surveys including dolphin watching, run together with Cardigan Bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMarine Wildlife Centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHike in Snowdonia to look at glacial geology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVisit to peatland restoration area Pwllpeiran, a research centre located in the heart of the Cambrian mountains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDemonstration of the use of drones in survey work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRocky shore field trip – explore habitats and ecosystems on the rocky shore, animals and plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLab work to explore rocky shore animal behaviour (do crabs have personalities?) and dolphin diets (including human factors like microplastics)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVisit to Ynyslas sand dunes and Cors Fochno site of special scientific interest (SSSI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlenty of opportunities to talk to leading experts in the fields of environmental science about pathways and careers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough practical workshops, lectures and seminars you will explore the industry, understand the opportunities on offer, and what you need to do to get to where you want to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails and booking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull price: £685.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeposit: £215.00\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.hants.gov.uk\/products\/hampshire-dofe-gold-residential-environmental-science-at-aberystwyth-university-monday-19th-to-friday-23rd-july-2027-instalment-only-available-if-the-deposit-has-already-been-paid\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(and \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2x instalments of £235\u003c\/span\u003e at later dates)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the deposit option has been chosen, you will be sent a link to the instalment page for later payments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on this Gold Residential, please contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:dofe@hants.gov.uk\"\u003edofe@hants.gov.uk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you wish to cancel your place on the residential, please notify Hampshire DofE office as soon as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCancellations made 12 weeks before the start date of the residential – Hampshire Outdoors will reimburse the participating individual 90% of their payment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCancellations made between 12 and 6 weeks of the residential – Hampshire Outdoors will reimburse the participating individual 50% of their payment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCancellations made within 6 weeks of the start date of the residential – The participating individual is liable for the full fee; no refund will be available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: This residential is run on minimum numbers. If they are not reached, a full refund will be issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll of the above information is required, so please complete each box or it may cause a delay in successful booking. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour booking is not confirmed until a signed medical form has been returned (you will be sent this after booking your place).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerms and Conditions \u003c\/strong\u003ecan be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6368\/6553\/files\/Hampshire_Outdoors-Terms-and-Conditions-Individuals_Residentials_2027.pdf?v=1786975036\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hantsweb Shop","offers":[{"title":"Full price","offer_id":56296450032001,"sku":"DOEGRESAU072601","price":685.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deposit","offer_id":56296450064769,"sku":"DOEGRESAU072602","price":215.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6368\/6553\/files\/DOE_-_Environmental_Science_at_Aberystwyth_University.jpg?v=1734688697","url":"https:\/\/shop.hants.gov.uk\/products\/hampshire-dofe-gold-residential-environmental-science-at-aberystwyth-university-monday-19th-to-friday-23rd-july-2027","provider":"Hampshire County Council Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}