The Global Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Sarah's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Sarah
Associate Head of School Recruitment, Marketing and Outreach
Associate Professor in Animal Behaviour & Welfare
Supervised Research Degrees
Sarah Atkinson (2019-current) PhD University of Plymouth (part-time). Factors affecting reproductive success of stone curlew
Sarah Kappel - (2018-2023) PhD University of Plymouth. Towards the Validation of Novel Cognitive and Physiological Indicators of Affective State
in Horses (Equus caballus)
in Horses (Equus caballus)
Ann Fitchett - (2002 - 2006 ) PhD University Of Nottingham. Dominance and stress in mice
Deborah Benham - (2001 - 2005) PhD University of Nottingham. Tourism and Animal Welfare : Sea Otters in Monterey bay
Tabitha Luddem - (1999- 2003) PhD - University of Nottingham. Mate choice in cordon-bleu finches
Teaching
I teach on a number of modules across all stages of our undergraduate degrees. Mainly to students in Zoology and Conservation Biology. I also supervise Dissertation Project students and Placement students.
Modules:
Animal Behaviour (BIOL205): Module lead
Advanced Skills in Analyzing Behavior (BIOL323)
Comparative Zoology (BIOL232)
Zoology Field Trip (BIOL230)
Behaviour & Ecology Field Trip (BIOL136)
Ecology & Biodiversity (BIOL132)
Contact Sarah
A420, Portland Square, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
+44 1752 584616
sarah.collins@plymouth.ac.uk