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Joe Cooper

Joe Cooper Access to Higher Education Diploma BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation and Ecology MRes Conservation Biology (University of Chester) “My degree was brilliant because it takes in the wider world, not just the wildlife on your doorstep.” Joe’s story Job title: Planning ecologist with Rachel Hacking Ecology “I was a head falconer and am passionate […]

Dayne Mcleggan

Dayne Mcleggan Access to Higher Education Diploma “My Access to Higher Education course gave me the confidence and motivation to fulfil my dreams.” Dayne’s story “Studying at Reaseheath has changed my life and I feel that all my future success will be due to the support and guidance I’ve received from the lecturers here. “I […]

Nathan Webster

Nathan Webster BSc (Hons) Landscape Architecture Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture “Landscape Architecture isn’t just about designing beautiful spaces, it’s about designing and overseeing projects which meet the needs of people and the environment.” Landscape Architect, Wright Landscapes Ltd Awards: British Association of Landscape Industries award 2019 Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation […]

Charlotte Daniels

Charlotte Daniels BSc in Zoo Management MSc Primate Conservation (Oxford Brookes University) Project Assistant Intern with the United Nations Environment Programme Great Ape Survival Partnership (UNEP-GRASP) Where will your degree take you? “I’ve always been passionate about primates, particularly great apes, and feel incredibly lucky that I have the opportunity to work with them. “Following my UCR […]

Nelson V Christian

Nelson V Christian Foundation Degree in Bakery and Patisserie Technology “The world is a big place and I think attending UCR will better prepare me for life in the real world.” International student Nelson plans to expand and progress his bakery business “Although I’m an accountant I’m passionate about food, which is why I decided […]

Annie Newport

Annie Newport

Annie Newport Foundation Degree Environmental Science for Conservation BSc (Hons) Environmental Systems Management Passion. It’s in Our Nature. “I’m passionate about finding ways to manage the countryside so it benefits both wildlife and people. “For my BSc I researched the effect of neonicotinoids on bees and whether there are alternative ways of managing crop pests.  […]

Matt Cruxton

Matt Cruxton

Matt Cruxton Foundation Degree Animal Management (Behaviour and Welfare) BSc (Hons) in Zoo Management  Animal Keeper, Reaseheath Zoo “I’ve spent six years at Reaseheath College and at UCR.  Each year has been surprisingly different but I’ve enjoyed every minute and feel I’ve achieved a lot.” “The experiences I’ve had will shape my future life. After […]

Sophie Tanner

Sophie Tanner

Sophie Tanner Foundation Degree in Rural Events Management “One of the stand-out things for me has been the support I’ve received on a personal level.” Nuturing. It’s in Our Nature. “There’s a completely different atmosphere between studying at Reaseheath College and at UCR. Life as an undergraduate is a lot more about self study, self […]

Steve Williams

Steve Williams

Steve Williams BSc Landscape and Management “Being a student at Reaseheath boosted my confidence as well as giving me a wide range of practical and theoretical skills. I also made useful contacts within the industry. I’m delighted to have the chance to share my knowledge and skills with the next generation and thrilled to be […]

Connor Smith

Connor Smith

Connor Smith FdSc Agriculture with Dairy Herd Management BSc (Hons) Agricultural Business Management Ruminant Technical Support Manager “As a UCR undergraduate I was encouraged to develop my own ideas, further my knowledge and work independently. “I’m keen to do research which is useful to farmers, so I studied antibiotic resistance to mastitis for my BSc […]