Dr David Watson, Head of Department: Science

I studied biology at the University of Manchester and undertook research in plant population ecology at the University of Liverpool.

As well as many years experience of teaching in Higher Education, I have a long track record in environmental consultancy. This included six years as a senior manager in an environmental consultancy, working in the UK and abroad - experience that I bring to bear in teaching more vocational topics such as ecological assessment.

Current research projects include a major grassland habitat creation project on a former landfill site at the Carymoor Environmental Trust/ Somerset Wildlife Trust.

My voluntary environmental work includes being a member of Council for Somerset Wildlife Trust. so I have a good understanding of issues facing wildlife conservation, such as climate change.

In the university, I have a leading role in Minerva, the university's Virtual Learning Environment. I'm also a member of the University's Environmental Steering Group, responsible for helping the university manage its environmental impact.