Industry experience gained from a third year placement at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, helped Charlotte secure a prestigious Medical Research Council Industrial Collaborative Award in Science and Engineering (iCASE) studentship.
After realising a career in banking wasn’t for him, mature student Ken Johnstone decided to move into conservation, a subject closer to his heart but one in which he had little relevant experience.
As well as attending every departmental event and volunteering to assist with research projects, Elisha Peers successfully bid for a grant to fund her dissertation and presented her findings at an international conference.
During his time at Edge Hill, Liam Purcell discovered a talent for laboratory work that has led to a successful career as a Microbiologist.
After graduating from her undergraduate degree in Human Biology, it took Laia just three months to secure a highly competitive, fully funded, four year PhD in Microbiology at the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Science.
Leaving university with a First Class honours degree and securing a top graduate position in the competitive field of Biotechnology was made possible due to Kayleigh’s dedication to her course and the support of her tutors.
A love of plants, outstanding academic achievement and a lot of ambition helped Josh Styles secure his dream job in the highly competitive field of ecological consultancy.
Arachnophile Tony Hunter has turned his fascination with creepy crawlies into a job as Assistant Curator of Entomology at World Museum, Liverpool.
After gaining experience as a Laboratory Technician and choosing medical microbiology and pathology modules while studying at Edge Hill, Connor Malone knew he wanted to work in a lab.
Biology graduate Emma Easton-Powell found an enterprising way to make some extra money while studying that combined her entrepreneurial flair with her love of horses.
A partnership between Edge Hill University and Public Health England (PHE) is helping to stop lifethreatening illnesses, like dengue, yellow fever and zika, spreading into Britain.
A partnership with the Forestry Commission is helping to maintain biodiversity in the UK’s woodlands and ensuring the long-term health and resilience of forests.
Edge Hill’s Biology researchers bridge the gap between academic research and practical conservation.
Edge Hill’s Biology researchers bridge the gap between academic research and practical conservation.
2018 Sandwich Placement Award nominee, Ashley Tuffin, has forged a new partnership between Edge Hill University’s Department of Biology and The Morton Arboretum in Illinois.
Learning how to conduct research is essential for enhancing graduate skills, challenging students to achieve their full potential and increasing employability. In the Department of Biology, it is also a key part of the curriculum for all students.
As a major employer of science graduates, leading glass manufacturer NSG was the ideal organisation to help shape Edge Hill University’s new Biology programmes in 2013.
When MSc in Conservation Management students needed to look beyond the habitats of the North West for their field work, Worcestershire, with its concentration of flower-rich meadows, was the ideal choice.