Wanted: Next generation of South Downs researchers
February 5, 2015
Students researching any subject relating to the South Downs are being given the chance to share their work at the National Park’s second annual student conference.
Tanya Rowan, who leads on research for the South Downs National Park Authority, said:
“Any current student from Foundation level through to Masters or PhD can submit a presentation or poster provided that their research relates to some aspect of the National Park and that they are able to feedback interim or final findings. Last year many presentations looked at agriculture and conservation but there are also many other areas we would love to hear about such as health and wellbeing or tourism.”
The prize for best poster is a £50 Amazon voucher and the prize for best presentation is a £75 Amazon voucher. An additional prize of membership to the Chartered Institute for Ecology and Environmental Management is available for the best presentation on landscape, biodiversity or conservation.
Last year’s winner for best presentation Daniel Bianconi, of Plumpton College, was a foundation-level student who impressed judges with his depth of knowledge of grape cultivation and was described as a research star of the future.
Trevor Beattie, Chief Executive for the South Downs National Park Authority, said:
“We know that there are high standards of research being undertaken by current and future researchers and academics across many disciplines. Innovative research and a solid evidence base are vital foundations of our work to care for the South Downs National Park.”
Conference papers can be submitted until 15 May 2015.