Lucy Eckersley 
MSc Wild Animal Biology, RVC and ZSL
BSc Biology, University of Sheffield
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, as well as CSI workshops with Forensic Outreach Ltd. 

Currently

Skills
Royal Veterinary College: Outreach Officer
Working on Widening Participation, internal and external workshops/ lectures / festivals / demonstrations etc. 
Science Showoff: Talent Factory mentor
Presenter /  comedian, assisting others with planning events and identifying your audience. Link
RVC Postgraduate Tutor
Working with biologists and vets undertaking their MSc qualifications at the RVC and ZSL
  • Creating and planning large scale events
  • Presenting to varied audiences - Lectures/ Comedy / Workshops
  • Designing event leaflets/ promotional material
  • Video editing / shooting and wildlife photography
  • Creating interactive forms of science outreach
  • Animal artist undertaking commissions
    Winner of the 2018 Aim Higher award for 'Inspiration'

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​
  • Research in the Borneo Rain forest​
  • Dissertation : Taking wing, the evolution of avian flight  

Personal Experience

  • Working with the ZSL media team
  • Work experience 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. ​
  • 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.