Lis Morris
Lis Morris Lecturer/Course Manager UCR Teaching and Learning Coach Lis was awarded a BSc (Hons) in Plant Science after studying jointly at Newnham College, Cambridge, and University of Manchester. Lis continued onto an MPhil degree in Plant Pathology, which resulted in the publication of her thesis. She has recently completed the Diploma in Education and […]
Sarah Armstrong
Sarah Armstrong Lecturer/Course Manager Sarah graduated from the University of Leeds with a BSc Biology (Hons) and also from Manchester Metropolitan University with an MSc Animal Behaviour. She worked as a zookeeper in the UK for over 6 years mostly at Knowsley Safari, Liverpool, but also Blackpool Zoo, working with a range of taxa but […]
Tom Furness
Tom Furness Academic Registrar Originally from County Durham, Tom joined University Centre Reaseheath in 2020 as a lecturer in agriculture, having previously worked in the dairy industry for over ten years. Tom has travelled extensively to the USA, Eastern Europe, and Scandinavia to explore various aspects of global food production. He was an Oxford Farming […]
Jessica Harley
Jessica Harley Lecturer and Course Manager Jessica has a Master of Research from the University of Chester and ten years of academic and industry research experience. She is the former Chair of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) Animal Welfare Working Group (2016-2022) and co-editor of the BIAZA Animal Welfare Toolkit, […]
Siobhan Smyth
Siobhan Smyth Lecture and Course Manager Siobhan completed her MSc in Countryside Management at MMU, and her PGCE at Keele University. Siobhan also has her IQA qualification. Siobhan has 15 years experience of delivering Higher Education, including lecturing, people management, curriculum development, course management, and project management. Siobhan is currently licensed to handle Great Crested Newts […]
Lucianna Churchill
Lucianna Churchill Programme Leader Lucianna completed her MVetPhys in Veterinary Physiotherapy at Writtle University College in 2019, and is a member of NAVP. Lucianna is currently a registered and practicing Veterinary Physiotherapist and has interests in injury, rehabilitation and biomechanics. Lucianna also has completed her PGCE. Research Interests Equine/Canine Rehabilitation and Therapy Equine/Canine Performance and Fitness Canine […]
Paige McCormack
Paige McCormack Lecturer/Course Manager Paige completed BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical Route) at Harper Adams University, gaining a 1st class degree with her dissertation investigating veterinary referral routes for problem behaviours in companion animals. and a Contributing Supporter Member of the Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians. She has 9 years experience working […]
Sharlene Sproston
Sharlene Sproston UCR Faculty Administrator Sharlene has a degree in Textiles and has spent 14 years working for the NHS in the supplies department. Sharlene has a keen interest in Horticulture and enjoys sewing in her spare time.
Ellie Rose
Ellie Rose Programme Leader for Animal Sciences Ellie has a BSc (Hons) in Zoology from the University of Wales, Bangor, spending the second year at Oregon State University. She completed her Master’s thesis at Western Washington University, where she also spent two years as a teaching assistant on Zoology, Ecology and Herpetology courses. She has […]