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Rachel Grant

Dr Rachel Grant

    20182026

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    Overview

    I'm a Senior Lecturer and Course Director in BioScience. I joined LSBU in 2020 having previously worked in Oxford, Cambridge, Anglia Ruskin and Northampton Universities.
    My teaching interests cover all aspects of biology including evolution, disease, nutrition, zoology, ecology, animal behaviour animal welfare, animal rights, and wildlife conservation. I also enjoy teaching statistics and research methods. Current modules include Aetiology of Disease, Foundation Biology, Employability, and Level 6 Project.

    Research Interests


    My research interests are in behavioural and evolutionary ecology. In particular, I study amphibians, reptiles and birds. Research interests include the effects of geophysical variables on animal ecology, which has applications for conservation and hazard risk forecasting. A further interest the behaviour and welfare of psittacine birds. A more minor interest is human behavioural ecology, in particular the evolutionary mechanisms which led to patriarchy, and deimatic display in humans.
    Skills and Expertise
    Behavioural Ecology
    Ecology and Evolution
    Evolution
    Conservation Biology
    Animal Ecology
    Wildlife Ecology
    Wildlife Conservation
    Zoology
    Biodiversity
    Conservation
    I am active in engaging with the media and have been involved with a number of documentary films including "Tsunami" (channel 5), the discovery channel, and NASA unexplained files, as well as many news and radio interviews about my research.

    Additional Responsibility


    Course Director

    Education/Academic qualification

    PG cert LTHE

    2012

    PhD

    2003 → 2010

    PG Dip Animal Behaviour

    2000 → 2003

    BSc (Hons) Biology

    1986 → 1990

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
    2. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
      SDG 5 Gender Equality
    3. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
      SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
    4. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
      SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
    5. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
      SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
    6. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
      SDG 14 Life Below Water

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