Interview
I recently gave an interview for a Master's student, about my experience of conservation. I thought the answers were worth sharing, and...
Laura Perry
Conservation Psychologist
Laura Perry
Conservation Psychologist
I use tools from social science disciplines to try and understand complex conservation issues, focussing on conflict between people and wildlife. I consult on social science work and research design for projects across Africa, and am currently the in-house conservation scientist for Luwire concession, in Niassa, Mozambique.
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Update: 15th of August, 2019
Scouting for social scientists Since June, I’ve been living in Cape Town. Apart from a brief foray to the UK, I’ve consistently been in...
What scientific advance would you like to see in your lifetime? - Nature wants to know
The correct answer, of course, is batteries. Better ones. Or effective carbon capture tools. But improved climate-tech is less ‘one small...
The right whale for protection?
Last year, it was ‘The Mercy’: amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst (Colin Firth) sets out to compete in a round-the-world yacht race, with...
I try (and fail) to get to Tanzania
This is the third time I’ve started this blog. So far, the pattern is: start, get distracted, lose a few days, life completely changes...
3 out of 4 people make 75%: a quick guide to surveys
There’s an old joke about three people, who are interviewing for a job. They are given a pre-interview analysis task, let’s say ‘Is the...
A little bit of background
“What exactly do you do?” “Oh, I travel… a sort of licensed researcher.” I love this (mis)quote. In part because it implies I am similar...
Contact
Please get in touch via email or instagram if you want to discuss research, media, or consultancy opportunities. I am particularly interested in helping projects to develop and implement effective social science tools.
