Planetary Biology in Action: Exploring Ecosystems

Understanding how life adapts and thrives in different environments is essential for advancing planetary biology and appreciating the complex web of interactions that shape our planet’s ecosystems. The self-paced course “Planetary Biology in Action: Exploring Ecosystems“, organised by EMBL’s Science Education and Public Engagement team in partnership with Merck, introduces key ideas in planetary biology by exploring how scientists study life in coastal environments, from microbes to ecosystems. You will also discover practical and engaging ways to bring these topics into the classroom and help students understand how living things interact and adapt.

This free online course will run from 22 April to 1 June 2025 and is taught in EnglishParticipants can join at any time and progress through the course material at their convenience. Upon completion, participants can earn a certificate of attendance by completing a short feedback questionnaire.

Dates                         Duration                    Weekly study                Format

22 Apr- 1 June            6 weeks                        2 hours                        100% online    

Who is this course for?
This course is designed for formal and informal educators, including teacher trainers and educators in training. It is also suitable for science professionals and anyone interested in learning more about planetary biology.

Please note: This course includes content from the 2023 EMBL virtual LearningLAB “Exploring ecosystems“.

Please note that the course language is English and a minimum English proficiency level of B1 is required. To assess your language level, you can take the free test available at: https://www.efset.org/cefr/b1/. To increase the course content accessibility, subtitles will be provided wherever possible to support understanding.