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I live in Wokingham with my husband, son, dog and cat. I love wildlife photography and getting up early to go and walk my dog. I spend the weekends playing with my son (usually getting covered in mud!) and spending time with friends and family. I love cooking and baking, and my favourite food is chocolate brownies (or any cake really!).

I always wanted to be a scientist, and I am so lucky to be working where I am now. My job involves teaching students, and doing research. I teach courses about ecology and conservation and in my research I look at how people actions influence wildlife (for example, in how they feed their garden birds). My research means that I get to work with loads of great people in the local community and at other universities.

Depending on the time of year, you’ll find me at my desk, in a lecture theatre or in the field or lab. I love my job because it’s so varied and every day is different. At the moment I’m teaching a field course on my campus… and we’re finding loads of cool species like slow worms, red kites and roe deer.