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APPLY NOW! FOR OUR MSc ISLAND BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER, BIOSCIENCES.

The Jersey International Centre of Advanced Studies (JICAS) has entered into a partnership with the University of Exeter to offer a Postgraduate Masters Programme in Island Biodiversity and Conservation. A consortium of world-leading academics has been drawn from institutions across three continents, to come together in Jersey to produce a unique programme of research-led study. The programme has been designed and is being delivered by JICAS in Jersey, with support from Exeter as the accrediting institution.

“Biosciences at Exeter are excited to join JICAS in the new MSc Island Biodiversity and Conservation”

Professor James Wakefield, Head of BioSciences, University of Exeter

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“*Studying* on this course has been a wonderful experience! You get to be taught by the leading experts in island biogeography, meet people from all across the world and travel to some stunning places! Islands are fascinating and I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in a future career in conservation.”
Jennifer Poole, MSc Island Biodiversity and Conservation Graduate

2026 JICAS Field Schools

Island History and Heritage Field School - Antigua and barbuda
Island Biodiversity Field School - Antigua and Barbuda
Island Archaeology Field School - Jersey
Being an Islander Summer School - Jersey
info@jicas.ac.je for full prospectus

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2025-26 Islands as Phenomena Lecture Series

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ISLAND RESEARCH REPOSITORY

The Island Research Repository (IRR) is an informal collective of second and third-sector organisations that have come together to publish Jersey-based research for the benefit of our island community. Consisting of academics, practitioners and community organisers, the IRR’s steering group looks to organise a central repository to support research accessibility, impact and influence and identify those who are currently involved with any aspect of research on the island.

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JICAS hosts a number of events, lectures and seminars

JICAS Presents Cafe Scientifique! the University Lecture Series and the Postgraduate Research Seminar

From Noam Chomsky to Richard Dawkins, JICAS has brought some of the biggest and brightest names in Academia to Jersey. For over the past four years, JICAS has partnered with Branchage Art and Film Festival, Jersey Festival of Words, University College Jersey, Jersey Heritage, Hautlieu School, Jersey College for Girls and others to offer a number of events, lectures and seminars, many of which are free and open to all! For more information sign up to our newsletter or click Learn More!

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