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Rachel Pateman

Rachel Pateman did her first degree in Biological Sciences at Oxford University, during which time she travelled to Ecuador and Belize to study rainforest ecology.

“These experiences convinced me that I wanted a career in biodiversity conservation but, looking for something closer to home, I started volunteering with the Wildlife Trusts when I had finished my degree. This led to a job as Conservation Officer for Cambridgeshire where I was surrounded by fantastic colleagues who taught me a tremendous amount about ecology and conservation in the UK."

"After a couple of years I felt the itch for more studying and moved to York to study for a PhD in the Biology Department, focusing on how species change the types of habitat they use in response to climate change. Following this I got a job with the Stockholm Environment Institute where I still research biodiversity conservation (daddy longlegs on peat bogs at the moment!) but also spend a lot of time engaging people with the natural environment and science. I love having a job where I can spend lots of time outdoors with people and nature!”