Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Career
I am an evolutionary biologist, specifically interested in population genetics and thermal adaptation. I completed my PhD, investigating thermal adaptation in flour beetles, in 2020.
I now work as an associate professor, teaching across modules from Level 3 to Level 6.
- Associate Professor, University of East Anglia, 2024-present
- Lecturer, University of East Anglia, 2020-2024
- Course Director for Biological Sciences with a Foundation Year, University of East Anglia, 2019-2020
- Foundation Year Lecturer, University of East Anglia, 2019-2020
- Associate Tutor, University of East Anglia, 2016 - 2019
- PhD student, University of East Anglia, 2016-2020
Administrative Posts
Director of Admissions for the School of Biological Sciences
Transitions Officer for the School of Biological Sciences
Member of the Biological Sciences Teaching Committee
Member of the Biological Sciences Executive Committee
Member of the Biological Sciences Equality, Diveristy and Inclusivity Committee
Module Organiser for BIO-4008Y and BIO-6011B
Academic Advisor to UG students
Past administrative posts:
Course Director for Biological Sciences with a Foundation Year and Biochemistry with a Foundation Year courses (2019-2020)
Module Organiser for BIO-3002A, BIO-3001B (2019-2020) and BIO-4002B (2020-2023)
Social Officer (2022)
Deputy Senior Adviser (2021-2022)
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Tests of evolutionary and genetic rescue using flour beetles, Tribolium castaneum, experimentally evolved to thermal conditions
Lewis, R., Pointer, M. D., Friend, L., Gage, M. J. G. & Spurgin, L. G., May 2024, In: Ecology and Evolution. 14, 5, e11313.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Traversing Obstacles in Developing Pre-Arrival Platforms
Edmunds, K. & Lewis, B., 8 Mar 2024, Supporting the Student Journey into Higher Education: How Pre-Arrival Platforms Can Enhance Widening Participation. Garnham, W. & Walker, N. (eds.). RoutledgeResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Traversing Obstacles in Developing Pre-Arrival Platforms
Edmunds, K. & Lewis, B., 8 Mar 2024, Supporting the Student Journey into Higher Education: How Pre-Arrival Platforms Can Enhance Widening Participation. Garnham, W. & Walker, N. (eds.). London: Routledge, p. 24-32 9 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Polyandry provides reproductive and genetic benefits in colonising populations
Lewis, R., Pointer, M., Friend, L., Vasudeva, R., Bemrose, J., Sutter, A., Gage, M. & Spurgin, L., Oct 2020, In: Ecology and Evolution. 10, 19, p. 10851-10857 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile8 Citations (Scopus)24 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Team Award - European First Year Experience (EFYE)
Edmunds, Kelly (Recipient), Lewis, Becky (Recipient), Harrington, Carl (Recipient), Leggett, Helen (Recipient) & Anderson, Rebecca (Recipient), May 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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HUBS Fundamental Biosciences: What foundations do students need for success in their study of Biosciences?
Kelly Edmunds (Organiser), Audrey Heppleston (Organiser), Bethan Gulliver (Organiser), Richard Bowater (Organiser) & Becky Lewis (Organiser)
22 Apr 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop or seminar
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Enhancing Student Learning Through Innovative Scholarship Conference 2021
Kelly Edmunds (Contributor), Carl Harrington (Speaker) & Becky Lewis (Contributor)
10 Sep 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Biosciences Summit
Rebecca Lewis (Contributor)
7 Sep 2021 → 8 Sep 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Press/Media
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THE Podcast. Teaching 101: Tips from your peers
29/09/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Media Coverage or Contribution
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WhatsApp and campus trails: supporting students in building peer support networks (Mar 2022)
Kelly Edmunds, Helen Leggett & Becky Lewis
11/03/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Media Coverage or Contribution
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Building student social networks offline
10/02/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Media Coverage or Contribution