Graduation

Reaseheath graduate Jessica Capel is hoping her research will make a difference to the veterinary nursing profession. After achieving first-class honours in Veterinary Nursing, Jessica used her dissertation to investigate compassion fatigue among registered veterinary nurses, gathering responses from 151 professionals. Her findings revealed that 86% of those surveyed reported symptoms associated with compassion fatigue, highlighting the emotional pressures that can come with caring for animals and supporting their owners. Now working at Laurels Veterinary Surgery in Runcorn, Jessica is keen to see greater recognition and support for veterinary nurses, while continuing to develop her own career. Read more about Jessica's research, her time at Reaseheath and her ambitions for the future. Read more here.

Lili Dufley has come a long way since joining Reaseheath as a shy 16-year-old. Today, she's a graduate, business owner and lecturer at the college where her journey began. After gaining years of experience in the bakery industry and running her own business, Lili returned to education to study Food Science and Technology. Her degree gave her the opportunity to combine practical experience with the science behind baking, including a research project investigating the development of a gluten-free doughnut for people living with coeliac disease. Now sharing her knowledge with Reaseheath students, Lili is helping the next generation of bakers understand the science, creativity and problem-solving behind great food. Read more about Lili's journey and why coming back to Reaseheath means so much to her. Read more here.

Turning a lifelong interest in wildlife into a career was the ambition behind Rob Newton's decision to study Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at Reaseheath. His passion for the natural world also inspired an award-winning dissertation, investigating whether online conservation campaigns encourage people to take practical action to help wildlife. Using 10 years of Google Trends data alongside wildlife recording information, Rob explored the gap between public interest in conservation and actual participation. His research earned him the Dean's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Undergraduate Research, recognising the exceptional quality of his work. With ambitions to work in rewilding and species reintroduction, Rob is hoping to play a part in restoring some of England's threatened wildlife. Read more about Rob's research, his award and his plans for the future. Read more here.

Gabrielle Parr's journey to graduation has been about much more than achieving a degree. After initially studying Law and Psychology, Gabrielle decided to follow her lifelong passion for animals and began studying Animal Management at Reaseheath. Four years later, she has graduated with a First Class BSc, achieved a Distinction in her foundation degree and received a Dean's Award for Outstanding Achievement and Personal Progression. She says her time at Reaseheath helped her grow in confidence, make lasting friendships and recognise what she was capable of achieving. Now looking forward to a career in the animal industry, Gabrielle hopes to explore opportunities in wildlife, zoos, rehabilitation and conservation. Read Gabrielle's story and find out more about her journey. Read more here.