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Biology: Genes & Ecosystems – Leopards, Predation & The Human-Wild Conflict With Dr Tara Pirie From University of Surrey
January 23 @ 14:15 - 15:00
In this Biology session, Dr Tara Pirie, Lecturer in Ecology and Conservation in the School of Biosciences at University of Surrey, will run an interactive talk for students on Genes & Ecosystems – Leopards and the impact of Human-Wild Conflict.
Dr Pirie will share cutting-edge research carried out into leopard populations and will consider the likely impact of the human-wild conflict on their genes and on the wider ecosystem. In particular, the research highlighted an issue with a reduced gene pool in the study area through the occurrence of a very rare colour morph. We will examine how and why this occurred and explore ecological aspects of why a predator is important for the ecosystem.
In addition, Tara will offer a fascinating insight into the research methods and equipment used to monitor populations and generate accurate and meaningful data.
The session will develop thinking, and highlight skills and approaches that can be applied to support students in their Biology studies and future aspirations.
Lecturer Profile: Dr Tara Pirie
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. This means that sessions will continue irrespective of possible school closures.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.
Suitable for: Year 12 & 13 students (and equivalent) studying, or with a possible interest in studying, Biology and related disciplines. Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance and questions they have. Students can also think about questions about studying at university level.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the university via a microphone and/or typed comments and questions. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below: