Laura Chapman

Laura Chapman is a Lecturer in the Department of Environment & Geography at the University of York since 2018. She holds a BSc in Zoology from the University of Glasgow, an MSc in Wildlife Biology & Conservation from Napier University, and a PhD from the University of York investigating rhino ownership and poaching on private land in South Africa.

• Affiliations: Department of Environment & Geography, University of York

Her research focuses on private wildlife management challenges, illegal wildlife trade dynamics, and ecological fieldwork methodologies. She has conducted fieldwork in Northern Cyprus (marine turtles), Bolivian rainforests (biodiversity surveys), and South African game ranches.

• Key research themes: Wildlife conservation policy, human-wildlife conflict, ecological survey techniques

Laura's education research explores barriers to higher education access for underprivileged students and the pedagogical value of fieldwork. She serves as Student Feedback Champion in her department, emphasizing academic skill development and student support systems.