Advanced Practitioner in Higher Education
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Course Leader BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation & Ecology
Kevin holds an MSc in Conservation & Biodiversity with the University of Exeter, following completion of a BSc (Hons) in Animal Science from Bournemouth University. Prior to his tenure with UCR, Kevin had spent time both in the UK and overseas undertaking research activities involving snake ecology and conservation, and later served as an ecological consultant, specifically focusing on the European adder (Vipera berus). More recently, Kevin has established a range of long-term projects monitoring local populations of grass snake (Natrix helvetica) and great crested newts (Triturus cristatus), the latter for which he holds a class licence to survey for scientific, education and research purposes. Since joining UCR in 2009, Kevin has completed a PGCE with Glyndwr University and has been a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) since 2012.
Palmer, K. (2005). Lacerta (Zootoca) vivipara (Viviparous or Common lizard): alternate green colour phase. Herpetological Bulletin, 92, 30.
Palmer, K. (2010). Conspicuously coloured tails in Vipera berus: a case of caudal tail luring? Herpetological Bulletin, 110, 36-37.
Palmer, K. (2011). Vegetation structure at basking sites of the adder Vipera berus: Implications for site management. Herpetological Bulletin, 117, 25-27.
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