Graduate School

Carly Lynsdale "I thought it would be good to build up my transferable skills and experience because I want to work in ecology and conservation." Read more

MRes / MSc Biodiversity and Conservation

Biodiversity Programme Team

The Biodiversity and Conversation Masters are taught by an internationally respected, enthusiastic and innovative team of ecologists and biologists, including members of the Earth and Biosphere Institute. Browse the individual profiles below to find out more....

Browse faculty staff web pages Modules taught Recent research news
Prof John Altringham Conservation Skills, Project supervision Bat species discovered for the first time in the UK
Prof Tim Benton Project supervision Organic farming shows limited benefit to wildlife
Dr Steve Compton Habitat Management, Practical Conservation, Insect ID, Literature Projects, Plant ID, Conservation Internships, Project supervision World's oldest fig wasp fossil proves that if it works, don't change it
Dr Alison Dunn Project supervision  
Dr Simon Goodman Conservation Genetics, Project supervision The Tourist Trap - Galapagos victim of its own success
Dr Keith Hamer Population Biology, Project supervision Fishing discard ban could damage sea bird success, scientists warn
Dr William Hughes Mediterranean Field Course, African Field Course, Project supervision Sex life may hold key to honeybee survival
Prof Bill Kunin Community Ecology, Mediterranean Field Course, Habitat Management, Project supervision Projects to address decline of honeybees and other insect pollinators
Dr Rupert Quinnell Masters Skills, Project supervision  
Dr Steve Sait African Field Course, Project supervision
Dr Mahesh Sankaran African Field Course, Project supervision  
Other associated academic staff  
Dr Steve Carver GIS, Masters Skills
Dr Roger Key (Ecological consultant) Habitat Restoration, Insect ID  
Dr Pete Kirby (Ecological consultant) Insect ID  
Dr Tim Kohler (Natural England) Habitat Management, Plant ID  
Dr John Rodwell (Ecological consultant) Plant ID  
Mr Chris Wright(Ecological consultant) Conservation Skills  
Administrative  
Mrs Patricia Thompson Admissions Secretary - first point of contact for applicant enquiries  
Dr Steve Compton Programme Manager