The University of Northampton has recently approved the appointment of Tom Brereton as Visiting Professor in Conservation Science. Tom is well known for his work with Butterfly Conservation, the organisation that monitors British butterfly and moth populations, and promotes their study and conservation. However he also works with other organisations including the charity MarineLife.
The first task of any Visiting Professor is to present a public lecture on their work, which Tom is doing next Tuesday 16th May; it is entitled:
“Butterflies and other animals: 40 years of adventure in ecology and conservation”
The lecture begins at 6pm in The Grand Hall, Newton Building, St George’s Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JD
Coffee & biscuits will be served on arrival at 5.30pm
Following the lecture there will be an opportunity for networking and discussion over drinks & nibbles. The lecture is free and open to all; for catering purposes please advise Val Howe if you wish to attend:
Email: valerie.howe2@northampton.ac.uk
Telephone: 01604 893005
(Though if you decide to come at the last minute that’s also fine!)
Prof. Jeff Ollerton - ecological scientist and author 