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First-hand learning in the forest

First-hand learning in the forest

24 young conservationists are embarking on the final stage of their TBA field course at Uganda's Makerere University Biological Field Station. Having spent the first two weeks of the course learning about tropical forest ecology, through workshops and practical...

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Citizen Science course

Citizen Science course

The Tropical Biology Association is calling for applications from African conservation scientists for an in-person course to be held in Nairobi over five days in December. Analyzing citizen science data, and communicating results is designed for African conservation...

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Back in the field

Back in the field

Back in the field The Tropical Biology Association was delighted to return to the field - taking 24 students to Mpala Research Centre in Kenya for four weeks this summer.  For the last two years, we have been providing very successful online courses, but this was the...

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TBA’s first field course since 2019

TBA’s first field course since 2019

Twenty-four aspiring conservation scientists are in Kenya for the Tropical Biology Association’s first field course since 2019. Mostly in their 20s, the participants come from 19 different countries- half of them from across Africa. Based at Mpala Research Station,...

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New Online Courses

New Online Courses

Need funding for your project? Want to get your paper published? The Tropical Biology Association online courses will provide you with the skills you need. Scientific Writing and Publishing will help you communicate the importance and impact of your work to the wider...

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