Are you passionate about ecology and wondering what career paths are available? Watch back this insightful session exploring careers in ecology, with a special focus on ecological consultancy.

Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of high-end consulting and engineering services. We are 30,000 employees dedicated to solving water, environment, sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and international development challenges for our clients and communities.

We use our Leading with Science® approach and leverage our Tetra Tech Delta technologies to create sustainable solutions for 100,000 projects in more than 100 countries on 7 continents each year

In this session, we provide an overview of different career opportunities in the field, dive into what a typical day looks like for an ecological consultant, and discuss the key skills and knowledge needed to succeed. You will gain valuable advice on how to enhance your CV and stand out in applications and interviews while still in university, whether you’re considering a career in consultancy or just want to learn more about the industry. This session is a great opportunity to gain insider insights from experienced professionals.

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Recorded April 2025

Sustain is a powerful alliance of organisations and communities working together for a better system of food, farming and fishing, and cultivating the movement for change.

Together, we advocate food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, enrich society and culture, and promote equity.

Working with our members and supporters, we campaign for a healthy and sustainable food system, which is publicly accountable and socially and environmentally responsible. Our campaigns and projects fall into the following seven areas of work:

Cost of living crisis, sustainable farming and fishing, climate and nature emergency, Brexit and trade, good food economy, good food for all and local action.

Hear from members of Sustain as they explore different careers within sustainable food. More information to follow.

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Recorded April 2025

Mark Berry, Head of Sustainability at Royal Holloway, hosted an alumni panel to explore careers and opportunities in climate policy, carbon management, energy efficiency and renewable energy.

The energy sector is making its global transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources (eg, solar, wind, hydropower, ocean, geothermal and biomass). Opportunities in the energy and environmental sectors are expanding as the transition to a sustainable, circular, low-carbon economy is accelerating across the world.

Panel speakers:

Michael Williams - Low Carbon Content Developer at Gemserv (MSc Media, Power & Public Affairs 2022) 

Emily Teklu - Environmental & Carbon Sustainability Engineer at Thames Water (BSc Geology, Earth Science 2020)

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Recorded March 2024

Hear from alumni who have secured roles with a environmental/sustainability focus. Hear about the importance of environmental sustainability across all sectors. This panel is introduced and led by Prof Sigrun M. Wagner

Speakers:

Monica Addison (2011 MSc Sustainability & Management, Business Administration & Management) - Technical Manager - PWC

Daniela Arroyo-Olson (2016 Management, Sustainability Studies) - Co-Founder - Ecofye

Samuel Bullock (2020 Physics) - NetZero Consultant - Deloitte

Ben McCallan (2001 Geography) - Senior Climate Officer - Surrey County Council & Charity Chair - Zero Carbon Guildford

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Recorded March 2023