I teach on a range of modules at the University of Leeds, with a focus on ecology, conservation, computation, data science, and data analysis:
Lead instructor:
BLGY5119M: Introduction to GIS - a module designed to introduce the MSc students to the concepts and practice underpinning geographical information systems and spatial analysis in an ecological context. The module takes students from being complete novices at the start of the course to being able to produce a professional, GIS-based report for a client/stakeholder on species conservation status.
BLGY5231M: Equitable Sustainability - here, we discuss the "wrap-around" issues that conservation scientists need to understand in order to promote successful conservation practice: law, governance, communications, campaigning and equality. The module is taught through a series of invited guest speakers who bring in their knowledge and understanding from their respective disciplines and roles, and complemented with class discussions and debates on challenging topics.
Contributor:
BLGY1306: Research Skills and Experience (Y1) - I contribute to small group teaching on the Y1 tutorial module.
BLGY2303: Research Skills and Experience (Y2) - I contribute to small group teaching on the Y1 tutorial module.
BLGY1128: Living Planet - I give a "grand challenge" lecture on the ecology and control of algal blooms to this large Y1 module.
BLGY2265: Urban Ecology Field Course - I lead two field days looking at urban freshwater ecology.
BLGY3245: Advanced Topics in Conservation Science - I teach on interdisciplinary approaches to freshwater conservation.
BLGY3345: Biology Research Projects - I supervise a number of UG dissertation projects each year.
BLGY5191M: MSc Research Projects - I supervise a number of MSc dissertation projects each year.
If you are interested in studying or finding out more about the undergraduate or postgraduate courses on which I teach, there are videos below with more details.
Online Courses
I have been involved with a small number of massively open online courses (MOOCs) that are designed to provide an introduction to topics in ecology and conservation biology. You can find out more below and enrol for free:
Ecology and Wildlife Conservation
Available through the FutureLearn platform, this course introduces ecology and wildlife conservation with a focus on field biology. It was originally intended to support secondary school biology teachers who wanted some material to supplement their in-class teaching. The course has been well-received and has been ranked as one of the best online courses of all time by online course aggregator Class Central.
Radar ecology is a field that I have been working in for several years but is still a relatively niche area (albeit with considerable potential!). As part of a Natural Environment Research Council project, I received funding to create an online course to promote the field. That course will be available through Coursera in November 2022.