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Bench challenge for would-be architectsWednesday, June 08, 2016
High school and university students have been encouraged to enter a Institute of Bermuda Architects’ (IBA) design-build competition.
Staff assist Trunk Island project
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Marsh and Guy Carpenter employees have helped out with the Trunk Island project as part of their annual community day.
Birthday surprise for Pebbles the seal
Friday, May 13, 2016
It’s not every animal that is treated to a birthday surprise.
Wednesday 11th May was Pebbles the seal's 23rd birthday!
Friday, May 13, 2016
To celebrate Aquarist Ryan Tacklin arranged for Pebbles to have a separate encounter with him, as the other three seals were kept occupied in the other pool.
BZS Lecture Series: “World Domination By Ants”
Sunday, May 01, 2016
The latest installment in the Bermuda Zoological Society lecture series will see a talk presented by visiting scientist Dr. Jim Wetterer, Associate Professor at Florida Atlantic University, on the topic of “World Domination by Ants.”
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Published Nov 7, 2017 at 8:00 am (Updated Nov 7, 2017 at 6:11 am)
Students from Harrington Sound Primary at the Trunk Island Living Classroom with
representatives from the Bermuda Zoological Society and RenaissanceRe (photograph provided)
The Trunk Island Living Classroom has won a $250,000 boost from reinsurance firm RenaissanceRe.
Robert Qutub, chief financial officer at RenaissanceRe, said: “Science and innovation help to drive our business.
“They also lie at the heart of what the Trunk Island Living Classroom is all about.
“We believe it’s important to support causes that have a meaningful impact in the communities where we operate and that our employees are passionate about.”
The educational programme, organised by the Bermuda Zoological Society, offers young people the opportunity to explore and study Bermuda’s habitats. More than 8,000 students have taken part in the programme, with more than 60 per cent of them from public schools.
The RenaissanceRe donation will be used to improve the classroom building and Trunk Island-based programmes.
The money will also fund new scientific equipment and computers.
Colin Brown, president of the BZS, said: “We have received positive feedback from students and teachers alike that our programmes are enhancing the educational experiences of Bermuda’s students.
“The support of corporate partners like RenaissanceRe enables us to expand our programming to reach more students each year.”