Tutor information
Thomas Hesselberg
Thomas is a zoologist who has studied spiders, insects and worms for more than 15 years in both temperate and tropical climates. In addition to his teaching for the Department for Continuing Education, he is a lecturer in biological sciences at St. Anne's College.
Courses
Insects are everywhere, but we often don’t fully appreciate their fascinating natural history. During this day, you will learn more about the insects in our county including the many ways in which they benefit us and our ecosystems.
A five-week tutor-led data analysis course taken entirely online. The course introduces you to the use of QED Statistics and R software.
Why do animals behave the way they do? In this course we will look at the full range of behaviours found in the animal kingdom, from simple escape behaviours to complex tool use and their evolution.
Why do animals behave the way they do? In this course we will look at the full range of behaviours found in the animal kingdom, from simple escape behaviours to complex tool use and their evolution.
A five-week tutor-led data analysis course taken entirely online. The course introduces you to the use of QED Statistics and R software.
Wytham is one of the University’s greatest treasures. This day school, part of a University community history project, celebrates the history, buildings and natural environment of this extraordinary place, and may whet your appetite for further research!
Everywhere we look on this planet from the deepest sea to the highest mountain, we find examples of how life has evolved to thrive in extreme environments. This course will explore the fascinating adaptations present in these diverse organisms.