Ecology and Conservation BSc | Brighton Student bloggers

A group photo of the Ecological Society all standing on Brighton Pier in the evening

Why I joined the Ecological Society

Starting university can be a daunting process, but joining a club or society is one easy way to make it less scary. There are so many benefits to joining a club or society, and when I started my degree, I decided to join the Ecological Society. The Ecological Society is one of the 150+ clubs…

View of grass topped large white chalk cliffs, known as Seven Sisters, in Sussex, UK

My experience studying Ecology and Conservation in the UK

My experience as a second year Ecology and Conservation degree student at Brighton. Why I chose to study Ecology and Conservation Ever since I can remember I have been intrigued by wildlife. Growing up I used to spend my time watching nature documentaries, alongside visiting zoos and natural history museums. I grew up in the…

Seniz at the South Downs National Park Authority at the Secrets of the Heath event in Borden.

Summer work experience as a uni student

I’m studying the four-year Ecology and Conservation MSci. I have worked both as a student ambassador and as a volunteer to get a much experience as I can during the summer months to bolster my skills, CV and connections in the community.

The Students’ Union and Student Societies: what are they and how can you get involved?

I’m Seniz and I’m studying Ecology and Conservation BSc. In this blog, I’ll explain what the Students’ Union and student societies do and how you can get involved. What is the role of the Students’ Union? What is the student union? What a perfect question! The student union here at the University of Brighton is…

What is it like studying an ecology degree at University of Brighton?

Do your research for university Choosing what to study was slightly difficult as there are a range of courses related to the environment, each specialising in different areas. Originally I wanted to study zoology because I loved learning about animals, but I changed my mind to ecology because I also wanted to learn about the…