Dr. Ashley Ward

Professor

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Biography

Professor Ashley Ward conducts research in animal behavior, focusing primarily on social collective behavior among animals. His studies utilize fish as model species and are conducted in laboratory settings as well as various field sites like the Great Barrier Reef and estuaries in Lincolnshire, UK. He investigates how social animals coordinate their actions and make collective decisions, exploring themes such as the balance of private and social information in decision-making. His work integrates behavioral and physiological approaches to better understand responses to stress and individual risk-taking behavior. His research interests encompass animal behavior ecophysiology and ecology evolution. Professor Ward has published extensively on topics including predator-prey interactions and sexual mate-choice behavior and has been involved in significant research projects focused on animal movement and social recognition.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Leading research in animal behavior and running the Animal Behaviour Lab.

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.