23 October 2013
Last summer (June – August) I had the opportunity to intern at a watersport centre on the island of Sir Bani Yas, 200km west of Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. Besides assisting in the day-to-day activities, such as diving, snorkelling,…
18 October 2013
In the summer of 2013 I embarked on a journey of a life time to South Africa, Moholoholo. Volunteering at an animal wildlife rehabilitation centre for 6 weeks. I had no idea what to expect, little did I…
16 October 2013
New Research Fellow: Sam Patrick I have just joined the University of Gloucestershire as a Research Fellow in Environmental Dynamics and Governance. My position is mainly research based, but I will teach sessions throughout biology and run the…
9 October 2013
In this series we’ll be showcasing the research projects carried out by our final year undergraduate students. The Dissertation is an excellent opportunity to become part of the scientific community, translating all the skills and knowledge into the…
8 October 2013
If you’re not convinced by recent evidence that the Manx shearwater population of Skomer Island was much larger than previously thought, maybe this will help! This thermal imaging video footage was filmed in mid-June 2013, an hour after…
4 October 2013
Years of work designing a study, collecting data, analysing the results and writing up a doctoral thesis isn’t the end of the story – the final hurdle is the ‘viva’. This oral exam basically checks that the candidate…