Life beyond Lancaster Environment Centre
Profiles of some of our recent postgraduate alumni
Orla completed her masters in Environmental and Biochemical Toxicology at Lancaster University, with the skills that she developed being essential to her current role within a chemical regulation company. However, Orla’s time at Lancaster also helped further her passion in film
David repaid Lancaster’s faith in him after achieving poor A-Level results, by going on to be a successful academic, now lecturing in water engineering and fluid mechanics at London South Bank University. Whilst at Lancaster, David also established himself firmly in both the squash team and Lancaster’s music scene over the five years that he spent at the university.
Ricardo’s particularly enjoyed the research environment at Lancaster University, with constant support from staff and friends made during his time in England, with his studies being furthered as a post-doctorate researcher at the University of Lisbon.
Lancaster University’s Faculty of Science and Technology’s internships provided Cara with the experience required for her current job role, whilst the flexibility of courses within LEC allowed Cara to develop a broad range of skills, fully preparing her for current role as a Sustainability Analyst.
Joshua’s time at Lancaster began after he fell in love with the university and its surrounding areas, with a particular fondness developed of field trips, particularly when he visited Croatia as part of one, which helped to spark a desire to pursue a career in water management
After being inspired by a module that he undertook, Mathew decided to pursue a career in sustainability, which he now currently does on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, after studying both an undergraduate and a masters degree at Lancaster University.
After completing his BSc Geography degree, Thomas then decided to undertake a masters in sustainable water management, learning key skills which he now uses on a daily basis, developing hydraulic models to assess flood risks as a graduate modeller.
Michaela has been at Lancaster University in some capacity since 2006, gradually progressing from an initial BSc Geography student, to becoming a lecturer in organisational health and wellbeing at the university, putting good use to the academic knowledge gained throughout her time spent at the university.
Sarah loved the challenges of her MSc Volcanology and Geological Hazards Masters course at Lancaster, and is now studying for a PhD at Leeds University.
Lydia now works as Assistant Ecologist with Atkins Global. Amongst other activities, she conducts wildlife surveys and compiles reports for protected species.
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