Are you unsure about what to do after graduation? During this lunch lecture, Barend Mijzen, a graduate biologist, will share his experience working as a Nature Conservation Permit Officer. In his role, he assesses projects to ensure they do not harm protected nature reserves, reviewing nitrogen calculations and ecological reports to understand their real impact on the environment.
Barend will explain the ins and outs of the job, how the knowledge and skills gained during his biology degree are essential in this field, and what it is like to work at the intersection of science and politics. If you are interested in a career in governance or environmental policy, this lecture will give you valuable insight into what such a career can look like.
