Sharing Kew's expertise

Kew is working with its partners to build global capacity for conservation by sharing its knowledge and expertise, to enable and support the development of local skills, experience and resources.

Field training in Montserrat 2005

Specialist training outside the UK

Kew provides specialised short courses in plant conservation, outside the UK, to meet the needs of partner organisations in particular regions.


Seed Conservation Techniques course 2008

Training with Kew's Millennium Seed Bank

Kew's Millennium Seed Bank offers training in seed collection, conservation and management of ex-situ seed collections, to partners, collaborators and other institutes.


Conventions and Policy training at Kew

Short training courses on CBD and CITES

Kew supports the implementation of international conservation legislation through training and the development of policy manuals.


International Diploma on Botanic Garden Management

International Diploma courses at Kew

Kew offers specialist training to provide professional development for botanic garden managers and educators, herbarium technicians and managers, and plant conservationists.


PhD student Michele Sanchez

Higher Education at Kew

Research opportunities are provided alongside Kew’s science teams for PhD students and post-doctoral researchers. Kew also works to inspire plant scientists at masters and undergraduate levels.


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