Lucy Eckersley
MSc Wild Animal Biology, RVC and ZSL
BSc Biology, University of Sheffield
AMRSB
Lucy has performed at the Wellcome Collection, Royal Institution, Nerd Nite London, The Science Museum, UCL and Royal Veterinary College, as well as schools and museums around London. She has worked on public engagement at New Scientist Live for the past two years, performed at 2017's British Science Festival and multiple Science Showoff events. 

Professional Experience

Wellcome Collection :
Speaker - Making Nature exhibit/ Camden summer University, focusing on the use of taxidermy in art and science. 
Royal Institution:
Speaker - Wild Animal Biology talk for Ri Family Fun day, focusing on my research / bringing back extinct aimals
Royal Veterinary College:
Outreach officer working on Widening Participation, internal and external workshops/ lectures / festivals / demonstrations etc. 
Science Showoff Talent Factory:
Presenter / amateur comedian focusing mostly on domestic cats and their destruction of the world as we know it.
Forensic Outreach Ltd:
Science presenter, delivering workshops on forensic technique to solve a 'murder scene'  
Women's Radio Station:
Host of Punk Biology, discussing popular science and news

Academic and personal EXPERIENCE / Skills

As a masters student

MSc Wild Animal Biology, RVC / ZSL
During her study, Lucy acquired expertise in:
  • Hands-on care of captive animals
  • Pathological procedures
  • Preparation of bones for taxidermy
  • Conservation organisations, stakeholders and NGOs
  • Tracking and care of wild animals​
  • Project: Hybridisation of the Scottish Wildcat using skins and skulls.  
  • Awards: Highest Overall Marks, Best research poster. 

As an undergraduate

BSc Biology, The University of Sheffield
With a focus on biodiversity, evolution and sexual selection, she also gained experience through:
  • Creating a pilot science YouTube show: 
  • Presenting/researching on a Radio Show
  • Volunteering with a science charity
  • Working as a Science Demonstrator
  • Writing for a student blog 
  • Research in the Borneo Rain forest​
  • Dissertation : Taking wing, the evolution of avian flight  

Personal Experience

  • Working with the ZSL media team
  • Working with a TV production company 
  • Intermediate skills in Adobe Premier Pro editing software
  • Kick boxer and experienced hiker 
  • Cocktail mixologist 
  • Extensive animal photography with both captive and wild subjects. 
  • Agency model in catwalk and on-site photo shoots​
  • To see examples, visit the Gallery
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Lucy is a registered member of Wildlife-film.com listed as a science presenter and expert.