First cohort of international GLOBE masters students

GLOBE (Global Change Ecology and Biodiversity Management) is a two-year master's programme designed to develop future experts who will advance global change ecology and biodiversity conservation through international collaboration. GLOBE’s distinctive feature is that rather than remaining at a single institution, students study across four partner universities, moving between Spain, the UK, Portugal, and Mexico, gaining diverse perspectives on conservation challenges and solutions.

In their second semester, scheduled for spring 2026, the cohort will arrive at Bangor University, one of the UK's leading centres for conservation research. The curriculum draws on Bangor's considerable expertise in conservation, land management, and ecology, leveraging our research strengths in marine and terrestrial ecosystem restoration, wildlife conservation, and evidence-based environmental management. The cohort will study alongside Bangor’s Wildlife Conservation Master's proramme, consolidating their knowledge through hands-on practical experience combining natural, social, and applied sciences. 

In their final semester, students will complete a master's thesis at a partner institution of their choice, conducting independent research under international expert guidance.  

Information on the 2026 intake:
Applications for the second GLOBE cohort, opened on 29th September 2025 and will close on the 5th January 2026. The programme welcomes candidates from diverse disciplinary backgrounds – including biology, environmental sciences, forestry, geography, natural resources, political sciences, economics, and environmental law. 
 

There are 25 fully funded scholarships available each year.

More information on the GLOBE programme can be seen here, or contact Bangor University's School of Environmental and Natural Sciences.