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Oliver Ellingham, PhD

Oliver Ellingham, PhD

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  • About me

    Farm & Sustainability Leader ♻️ // Holistic, cosmopolitan education, through practical, epistemic lens! 🍄🌲🦠

  • Education

    • Canterbury Christ Church University

      2019 - 2020
      PGCE Secondary Science

    • University of Bristol

      2009 - 2012
      Zoology (Hons)

    • Norwich School

      2004 - 2009
      A Levels & GCSEs Biology, Geography, & Maths

    • University of Reading

      2013 - 2017
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Taxonomy and Plant Pathology

      Activities and Societies: Assistant Warden in Halls of Accommodation; Practical demonstrator for International Foundation Science and Undergraduate Biology classes; Exam invigilator for students with special requirements. --- Futsal, Scuba Diving, Latin and Ballroom, Tango, Drum and Bass.

  • Experience

    • Plantscape Interior & Exterior & Arboriculture Services Limited

      Jun 2006 - Jan 2024
      Research & Contracts Consultant

      Originally appointed as Trainee Landscape Technician with job evolving to advise on ecological and sustainable management on a wide variety of contracts.

    • John Innes Centre

      Oct 2012 - Jan 2013
      Assistant Researcher

    • University of Reading

      May 2013 - Jun 2017
      PhD

    • University of Oxford

      Sept 2016 - Sept 2016
      Grand Challenges in Plant Pathology

    • Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

      Oct 2017 - Nov 2019
      Community Fungal Survey Technician

      - Working with the largest global collection of organisms in the world, out of Kew's Herbarium and Fungarium through charity funding from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, I trained keen naturalists from the UK to collect, identify, and curate samples of rare fungal species of significance to global conservation efforts. - I increased records and curated specimens of a search list of 100 fungi by 300%.- Fungal taxonomy, conservation, and curation, alongside molecular and morphological data analyses, and outreach via social media, guided forays, and workshops. Show less

    • Canterbury Christ Church University

      Sept 2019 - Sept 2020
      PGCE Secondary Science

    • Ormiston Victory Academy

      Sept 2020 - Jul 2021
      Teacher of Science

      Completing QTS by differentiating Key Stage 3 and 4 materials to varied learners.

    • Norwich Steiner School

      Jul 2021 - Aug 2023
      Head of Science

      Curating and delivering the Science and Horticulture syllabus for the New Zealand Certificate of Steiner Education.

    • Catch22

      Sept 2023 - Dec 2023
      Head of Science

      Inclusion of challenged students.

    • GEMS Metropole School Al Waha

      Dec 2023 - now
      Farm & Sustainability Curriculum Lead

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • IUCN Online Red List Training (Modules 1-7)

      IUCN
      Jun 2019

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Oliver Ellingham, PhD
      Marsh Horticultural Science Award Marsh Christian Trust Sep 2016 The Marsh Horticultural Science Award, run in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society, recognises the work of and encourages new postgraduate scientists to develop careers in horticultural science.
    • Awarded to Oliver Ellingham, PhD
      Reading Science Slam 2015 University of Reading Apr 2015

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by WWOOF (WORLD WIDE OPPORTUNITIES ON ORGANIC FARMS) on Jan 2008
      WWOOF (WORLD WIDE OPPORTUNITIES ON ORGANIC FARMS)Associated with Oliver Ellingham, PhD