Training

Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy

In progress, March - July 2024. 

An Advance HE accredited course, "Academic and Professional Pathway for Postgraduate Researchers who Teach" explores the themes of teacher role and identity, inclusive learning and teaching, engagement with learners, assessment and feedback, peer dialogue and professional learning, and wider issues in HE learning and teaching.

Thanks to Sara Hattersley, Ollie Turner, and Tina Finlay

Science Communication

Completed June 2024. 

Learning to communicate science and our research accurately and engagingly to a wide range of different audiences. The course culminated in the design and delivery of a science radio programme recorded at BBC Coventry & Warwickshire studios

Thanks to Adair Richards and Rosie Eaton

Taxonomic Principles and Tools in Botanical Research - Focus on Lichenology

Completed March 2024. 

A fascinating week immersed in the life of a botanical researcher at the Natural History Museum, London. 

Thanks to Gothamie Weerakoon, Pat Wolseley, and the whole NHM team.

FAAM Experience Flight 

Facility for Atmospheric and Airborne Measurements, Cranfield University, August 2023

Thanks to  Doug Anderson, Chris Reed, and everyone at FAAM


Fundamentals of Build-It-Yourself Environmental Sensors

Kings College London, May 2023, funded by NERC

Thanks to  Dr Daniel Schillereff, Dr Michael Chadwick, Dr Kristofer Chan, Professor Mark Mulligan, Dr Kate Olde, Dr Francis O'Shea, Nathan Oo, Reagan Pearce

Introduction to Earth Observation Data

Cranfield University, May 2023, funded by NERC

Thanks to  Dr Abdou Khouakhi, Dr Jacqueline Hannam, Dr Toby Waine, Dr Daniel Simms, Ann Holden, Ian Truckell