Category: Geography, ecology and environment careers

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Brighton marine expert warns of rising waterway pollution risks

Are you passionate about protecting our planet and tackling environmental challenges? At the University of Brighton, you’ll learn from leading experts who are shaping real-world solutions.

Marine pollution is becoming an urgent environmental challenge, and Brighton-based expert Dr Corina Ciocan is leading the conversation. Featured on national and regional television, Dr Ciocan has raised awareness of the growing threats posed by plastics and abandoned vessels in UK waterways.

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From field to future: How Brighton’s South Africa trip boosts careers in Ecology

“I have learnt so much so quickly in a short period of time, it has made everything I have learnt far more clear.” – second year student

If you’re considering a career in ecology, conservation, or environmental science, the Ecology and Conservation BSc (Hons) at the University of Brighton offers more than just academic excellence – it offers real-world experience that sets you apart in the job market.

One of the most impactful opportunities is the second-year field trip to South Africa, where students spend 12 days at Mankwe Wildlife Reserve applying ecological theory in a dynamic, international setting.

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Geography student experience: Sicily Fieldtrip 2025

“Being able to conduct research and assessments that incorporate every aspect of life will be a key part of my future career, this experience in the field has truly supported me in knowing what is important and why.”

We recently caught up with Jess Strong, a second-year student currently studying Geography BA(Hons), to hear more about her recent experience attending a field trip to Sicily.

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Future Leaders: Brighton students join UNESCO talks on climate and food

“Young people will see first-hand the impact of the twin climate and biodiversity crises. Therefore, we will need to play a key role in restoring our planet and creating a more sustainable future.” – Robson Peisley, Ecology and Conservation BSC(Hons) student.

Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco, sustainability experts and young changemakers gather at the university to discuss how food choices impact the planet.

Hosted by The Living Coast UNESCO Biosphere, Nature Starts on Our Plate, the University of Brighton were proud to recently welcome experts from across the globe to discuss why choosing local, sustainable food matters for our health, our communities, and the environment.

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Graduate stories: Ruth Smith

I understand a lot of the technical work that the people I recruit do, as they work in sustainability, which is so intrinsically linked with the geography topics I learnt.

Ruth works at ACRE, Sustainabillity & ESG Recruitment Agency, as a Senior Recruitment Consultant. Read about how her course influenced her career. Ruth graduated from Geography BA(Hons).

Why I chose the University of Brighton and this course

I love Brighton as a city, the sea, the vibrancy and all the good things happening there so it was an obvious choice! Combined with this, I noticed that the course had the choice to opt in and out of a range of topics to adapt the course to my preferences and interests! I chose to go down the more social geography route rather than environmental but loved the choice of both.

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Graduate stories: Jacques Burrowe – Geography BA(Hons)

“I chose Geography mainly because of its employability – it’s one of the best degrees out there for job prospects.”

Jacques Burrowes recently graduated from our Geography BA(Hons) and is doing a job he loves all thanks to his degree. We caught up with Jacques to find out more.

Why Geography at Brighton

“I was an Auto-Electrician before I came to university and I wasn’t really being developed by my employer, so I came to university to develop myself and have a shot somewhere where I could progress

“Geography BA is a diverse course that gets you experienced in a multitude of geographical disciplines. It’s great that the course gets you experienced in a variety of geographic studies from digital geographies, feminist geographies and social and cultural geographies. It opened my eyes up to what was considered geography. It’s literally everything by the way!”

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My summer internship experience with the Redpol team

“This opportunity has provided me with transferable skills for future lab experience and experimental design.”

Amy Austrin secured a five-week internship as part of the Interreg REDPOL (reduction of pollution by endocrine disrupting compounds at source) project this summer, and helped Dr Wulan Koagouw in the lab. Read what Amy has to say about the skills learned and what it’s like to study Ecology and Conservation.

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My Summer Experience: Volunteering at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve, Belfast

Volunteering for organisations like the Wildlife Trust does give invaluable experience and really helped me imagine what it would be like to manage a nature reserve as a full-time job”

After a whirlwind second year I was ready for a relaxing summer at home, but with the start of third year looming in just three months’ time, I wanted to make the most of my break. Reflecting on my second-year modules, words like “networking” and “volunteering” stuck out in my mind, especially from my Job Study assignment for Professional Practice for which I interviewed the Nature, Climate and Environment Officer for the Ulster Wildlife Trust. Continue reading “My Summer Experience: Volunteering at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve, Belfast” →

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