Dr. Joanna Bagniewska

Biography

Joanna Bagniewska received her BSc in Biology from Jacobs University Bremen in Germany before moving to the UK to pursue an MSc in Biology at the University of Oxford, where she also completed her DPhil in Zoology at the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit. She is a Departmental Lecturer in Environmental Science and serves as Co-Director of the Postgraduate Certificate in Ecological Survey Techniques, as well as a Departmental Lecturer at the Graduate School. Her research interests focus on zoology, teaching, and science communication, with expertise in behavioral ecology and biodiversity conservation. Joanna has worked extensively on species such as American mink, jackals, foxes, wombats, and mole-rats. Throughout her academic career, she has taught at several institutions, including Oxford University, Nottingham Trent University, the University of Reading, and Brunel University of London, and has developed a diverse pedagogical portfolio that includes field courses and large class instruction. She holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice from the University of Reading and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. In addition to her academic role, Joanna is an accomplished science communicator and has been engaged in various outreach activities, including winning the British Council’s FameLab Poland and performing science communication through TEDx talks and stand-up events. She regularly contributes to popular science media and has published works including her book, Modern Bestiary, and co-authored The Communicating Scientist: A Practical Handbook.

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