Dr. Lisa Wedding

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lisa Wedding is an Associate Professor in Physical Geography at the University of Oxford, where she also serves as a Tutorial Fellow at Worcester College. Lisa leads The Oxford Seascape Ecology Lab, focusing on understanding the intricate social-ecological dynamics in marine environments. Her research includes three main thematic areas: seascape ecology and conservation, cultural seascapes and ecosystem services, and the integration of geospatial data science into ocean governance solutions. Her interdisciplinary work involves collaboration with scientists, lawyers, and practitioners to ensure that scientific research informs effective ocean governance. Previously, Lisa held a Research Associate position at the Center for Ocean Solutions, Stanford University, and a Postdoctoral Research Scholar role at the University of California at Santa Cruz. At Oxford, she develops and teaches various undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including those on geographic techniques and marine ecology, while also leading research on land-sea connectivity and marine conservation strategies. Lisa has received funding for projects that diversify the curriculum and enhance teaching practices. Her lab is currently engaged in a Bertarelli-funded project to study island restoration and ecological connectivity, and she encourages prospective graduate students to explore research opportunities within her lab.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, England

Teaching and researching in Physical Geography with a focus on seascape ecology and conservation.

Research Associate

— Present

Center for Ocean Solutions, Stanford University • Stanford, California, USA

Conducted research on ocean sustainability and ecological connectivity.

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

— Present

University of California at Santa Cruz • Santa Cruz, California, USA

Focused on marine ecology and conservation strategies.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.