Our research team
The Cells, Organisms and Molecular Genetics team here at the University of Nottingham’s School of Life Sciences is a diverse, collaborative group of researchers. We’re academics, postdoctoral research fellows, research technicians and postgraduate students, all working together to break new ground and make a real impact on the world around us.
Sophie Evison
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Teaching Summary
My teaching covers a broad range of ecological themes, from the molecular to the population level, but my main expertise is in social insect biology. I have worked with many insect species as part of… read more
My teaching covers a broad range of ecological themes, from the molecular to the population level, but my main expertise is in social insect biology. I have worked with many insect species as part of my research career, but my passion is for honey bees and leafcutter ants.
I both convene and teach on:
LIFE2081 Ecology
LIFE3078 Biological Challenges in the Tropics
LIFE4050 Process and Practice in Science
I teach on:
LIFE1031 Evolution Ecology and Behaviour
LIFE2011 Behavioural Ecology Field Course
I also offer projects for Year 3 (LIFE3022) and Year 4 (LIFE4052). Topics here generally cover behavioural ecology, and use various species of ants and bees to understand how insects use division of labour to efficiently find food and defend their nests against disease.