Outdoor and Environmental Education

The Outdoor and Environmental Education unit of Moray House School of Education and Sport is a world-class institution dedicated to the research, teaching and promotion of outdoor, environmental and sustainability education.

The University has had an Outdoor and Environmental Education programme for over 50 years. Our programmes are known around the world for their academic and professional quality. The Masters degree is unique in Europe and one of a few offered worldwide.

Study with us

Students being taught outdoors

Study outdoors from Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands at one of the world's best Schools of Education and Sport.

We have more outdoor education PhD students than anywhere else in the world, and a large staff with wide-reaching interests to support them in their research. Learn more about studying for a PhD and what our current and past students worked on.

Hear from our students and alumni

Learn more about the past, present and future of the programme and hear how it's had an impact on our students' lives.

Our research

We undertake a range of research projects for different organisations.

 

 

We showcase research from our current students, alumni and staff on the Outdoor and Environmental Education Research blog.

 

 

You can find out more about our staff members' roles, research and latest publications on their staff profiles. Links to these are available on our Contact page.

Stay connected

Connect with your peers and learn more about our plans by following us on social media and keeping your contact details up to date on the University's Alumni portal.

Contact the Outdoor and Environmental Education team

Academic contacts

NameRole
Gavin MackenzieProgramme Director for Outdoor and Environmental Education
Dr Ramsey AffifiLecturer in Biology Education and Environmental Philosophy
Dr Beth ChristieSenior Lecturer
Professor Laura Colucci-GrayPersonal Chair in Science and Sustainability Education
Professor Heather PrinceAssociate Tutor
Dr Roger ScruttonHonorary Research Fellow in Outdoor Education
Dr Heidi SmithLecturer in Outdoor and Environmental Education
Neil SmithAssociate Tutor

Administrative support

NameRole
Melania Chaverri CotoTeaching Administrator for Outdoor and Environmental Education