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University Centre Reaseheath

Donovan Lewis

Donovan Lewis HE Lecturer/Course Manager Donovan graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Marine Vertebrate Zoology at Bangor University. Donovan has spent the last 15 years working at Blue Planet Aquarium as an Educator, Shark Diver and PADI Scuba Instructor, working closely with a wide range of Shark species from Lemon Sharks to Sand Tiger Sharks. […]

Cert HE Zoo Management

Lemur at Reaseheath Mini Zoo

Would you love to start your exciting and rewarding career in the zoo industry, but without the commitment of a full degree?

BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology with Placement Year

Wallabys at Reaseheath Mini Zoo

BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology with Placement Year Are you interested in learning about the diversity of animal life on the planet? Would you like to gain practical skills in animal husbandry and understand the impact that humans are having on wild animals? Are you keen to gain industry experience as part of your degree? If […]

UCR undergraduates present research at prestigious conference 

UCR undergraduates present research at prestigious conference Three talented undergraduates from University Centre Reaseheath presented their research findings at the 2023 British Conference for Undergraduate Research (BCUR) earlier this month.   Once a year the prestigious conference brings together undergraduates from a huge range of disciplines from across the country and provides students with the chance […]

My experience as a mature student at UCR 

My experience as a mature student at UCR Helen Tams, who started studying a FdSc in Animal Management at UCR last year as a mature student, shares her experience. I started studying at UCR last year as a mature student, with the aim of setting up my own animal sanctuary after I graduate, and I […]

Selina Royle

Selina Royle BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation Dean’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Undergraduate Research “I enjoyed being at a smaller university because you get a lot of one-to-one attention and support from the lecturers, who are all brilliant.” Dean’s award 2022 Selina Royale was the receipient of the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Undergraduate […]

Zoe Thompson 

Zoe Thompson BSc (Hons) Animal Management Behaviour & Welfare (Top-up) “I’m incredibly happy because I’ve achieved my first paid job in the zoo industry. Becoming a permanent keeper is a big step forward – and shows that hard work and persistence really does pay off!” Zoo Keeper, Drayton Manor Theme Park “I support all the […]