Author Archives: Becky Thomas

About Becky Thomas

Teaching and Research Fellow in the School of Biological Sciences. Teaches Zoology and researches urban ecology, human-wildlife interactions and pedagogy. Interested in wildlife, ecology and higher education teaching, loves being outdoors and wildlife photography. Chair of the Berkshire Mammal Group and on the committee for the Berkshire Ornithological Club (including the conservation committee).

Things are abuzz on campus

Some of you may have noticed changes taking place this year in the Walled Garden, which have been undertaken to house some special new residents! The campus is now home to three honeybee colonies, with around 50,000 bees per hive, … Continue reading

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BioBlitz Highlights

What a weekend! As well as amazing weather, we were lucky to have so many enthusiastic people joining us at the first ever Whiteknights BioBlitz. Friday night saw a large group gather for the start of the bat walk, run … Continue reading

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