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Dawn Hawkins is an Associate Professor in the Department of Life Sciences within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). With over 20 years of experience in higher education, she specializes in teaching whole organism biology and statistics. Her work includes curriculum development and the authorship of the textbook "Biomeasurement", now in its third edition.
Dawn Hawkins' research focuses on animal behaviour, ecology, and conservation in East African ecosystems, particularly studying species like baboons and elephants in Tanzania. Additionally, she investigates the use and abuse of statistics in biosciences and teaching methods for mathematical and statistical skills in bioscience education. She is a member of the Behavioural Ecology Research Group at ARU.
Her recent publications (2011-2019) span conservation biology, wildlife ecology, and statistical methodology. Key themes include mammal conservation in Tanzania's Udzungwa Mountains, elephant behaviour and human-wildlife conflict, and statistical best practices for animal welfare research. Her book "Biomeasurement" remains a cornerstone text for bioscience students.
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Dawn Hawkins has supervised numerous PhD and Master's students, with a focus on East African wildlife research. Her supervised theses cover topics such as baboon behaviour, elephant conservation, and biodiversity in Tanzania. She has secured significant research grants, including:
- £29,955 for SUMS project from eLearning scheme (2008–2009)
- £14,860 from Departmental Teaching Enhancement Scheme (2006–2008)
- $35,000 from Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (2005–2007)
- £108,000 from Darwin Initiative (2003–2005)
She is an active member of the Behavioural Ecology Research Group at Anglia Ruskin University, which focuses on animal behaviour and conservation in diverse ecosystems.
