Beyond Birding: Certificate course in introductory ornithology! Starts on 27nd January 2021
Are you a bird watcher, photographer, nature lover? Curious to know how birds fly, migrate, sleep or care for their babies? Or would you like to learn to identify and photograph them? Here is your opportunity to know these and many other things about the lives of birds. INHER and the SNDT Home Science college present a short course on life and ways of birds. Many eminent scientists and lifelong researchers have come together to bring this opportunity to all bird lovers. The course covers all key topics on birds presented in audio-visual fashion. Course, held online, comprises of 16 talks from 27th January 2021 till 4th February 2021. Register quickly to ensure your place. more
Connecting History with Scorpions: Discovery of two new species from Western Ghats
Our research team recently discovered two new species of scorpions from the Western Ghats. These new species further highlight the need for conservation of these bio-diversity rich fragile habitats of the Western Ghats. more
Hissing Herps - the 2020 Herpetology course is back as online course. Register now.
This course will take you through the beautiful world of snakes, frogs, geckos and crocodiles, and all other herps. Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians. Although cold blooded, herps are a fascinating animals, displaying various characters like strength, aggression, love and more intelligence that most people think. This online course, starting on 5th October, comprises of 15 talks on above topics by eminent scientists and researchers. more
Wonders of Water: Certificate course in Limnology
Ever wondered what's in and around our lakes and rivers? Here is a course on different aspects of aquatic biology including Aquatic ecosystems, Aquatic vegetation,Freshwater faunal diversity, Chemistry of Water, Bio-indicators, Watershed management and much more. Also includes Laboratory session and Field Visit. Course starts on 17th February 2020. more
