Christine Beardsworth

Christine Beardsworth is a Lecturer at the School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University. Her research focuses on Animal Behaviour, Individual Differences, and Animal Cognition, with a strong emphasis on Tracking Systems and Movement Ecology. She has contributed to understanding how cognitive traits influence ecological outcomes, such as predation risk and foraging strategies in birds like pheasants and red knots.

Christine earned her PhD in Animal Behaviour from the University of Exeter (2015-2020) and holds an MSc (by Research) in Animal Behaviour from Manchester Metropolitan University (2014-2015) and a BSc (Hons) in Zoology with French from the University of Manchester (2008-2012). She is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the British Ecological Society and the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour.

Her work spans animal tracking technology (e.g., ATLAS systems), cognitive ecology, and behavioral adaptation. Key trends in her publications include spatial memory analysis, inhibitory control studies, and exploratory behavior in avian species. She has authored significant articles in journals like Nature Ecology & Evolution, Science, and Animal Behaviour, often collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Scientific Awards

• Associate Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2018-present)
• Member, British Ecological Society (2019-present)
• Member, Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (2015-present)

Christine serves as a peer reviewer for journals including Behavioral Ecology, Movement Ecology, and Scientific Reports, advancing methodological rigor in animal behavior research.