Sarah Armstrong
School of Science, Engineering & Environment
Biography
I am a first year PhD student as part of the Sustainable Sound Futures CDT.
My project is looking to develop methods to better assess the impact of noise pollution on terrestrial mammals.
The project will focus on British species and study their behaviour and distribution before, during and after a festival, recording sound pressure levels (how loud the sound is). Data on the local terrestrial mammal community will be collected via in-person surveys, camera trap videos and passive acoustic monitoring to infer presence/absence, but also analyse changes in call signatures.
Previously, I was a zookeeper for 8 years and also worked in rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned wildlife. My role before studying for my PhD full time, was a lecturer in animal behaviour, welfare and conservation, where I was awarded FHEA status.
Areas of Research
My research interests are in: terrestrial mammalian ecology, animal behaviour, bioacoustics, ecoacoustics, conservation management, animal welfare, zoo management.
I am not currently teaching, but have 3 years experience teaching in higher education as a course manager for Animal Management, Animal Behaviour and Welfare and Wildlife Conservation and Ecology degrees.
I also have FHEA status.
I have tutored Biology A-level (and occasionally GCSE) for 6 years.
Qualifications
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PhD
2025 - 2029 -
PG Cert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
2023 - 2024 -
MSc Animal Behaviour
2017 - 2019 -
BSc Biology (Industrial) Hons
2011 - 2015