Olly O’Malley

Olly O’Malley Lecturer and Course Manager Olly holds a BSc (Hons) in Zoology with Evolutionary Psychology at the University of Liverpool. Following this, Olly gained 11 years of experience in zookeeping at Knowsley Safari, working with large carnivores and ungulates. Olly holds an MSc in Conservation Biology from Manchester Metropolitan University, completing his MSc thesis […]

Louise Glenn

Louise Glenn Lecturer Louise gained a BSc (Hons) in Animal Health and Welfare at Harper Adams University. In addition, Louise has previously lectured in Agriculture at Reaseheath. Louise has spent a number of years working within the Agriculture sector specialising predominantly in dairy cow health, breeding and reproduction. Louise has her own award-winning milking herd, […]

Alex Sawyer

Alex Sawyer Lecturer and Course Manager Alex has a BSc (Hons) in Zoology from the University of Liverpool, and went on to work for the university as a research technician and animal technician. Alex spent 5 years as a mammal keeper at the WWT Martin Mere, looking after Asian short clawed otters and Eurasian beavers, […]

Daniel Reece

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Daniel Reece Lecturer/Course Manager Daniel completed BA (Hons) Sports Coaching at the University of Central Lancashire, PGCE at Glyndwr University, and is currently studying MSc Sports Coaching at Liverpool John Moores University. Daniel completed his UEFA Elite Youth Licence in 2016 and his UEFA A Licence in 2018. Daniel has 16 years of coaching experience, […]

Tom Guy

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Tom Guy Research Manager – Institute of Sustainability and Food Innovation (IoSFI)  Tom completed his BSc Chemical Engineering & Chemistry at the University of Sheffield, and is a member of the Institute of Brewing & Distilling. Tom also has 7 years experience as a Process Engineer and Scientist in the food industry and analytical services […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]