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)
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Does genetic rescue disrupt local adaptation? An experimental test using thermally adapted Tribolium castaneum lines
West, G., Pointer, M. D., Nash, W. J., Lewis, R. & Richardson, D. S., 12 Nov 2025, In: Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 292, 2058, 20252036.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sexual selection matters in genetic rescue, but productivity benefits fade over time: A multi-generation experiment to inform conservation
West, G., Pointer, M., Nash, W., Lewis, R., Gage, M. J. G. & Richardson, D. S., Jan 2025, In: Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 292, 2039, 20242374.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Stretching the student transition: Developing a pre-arrival platform to meet the evolving needs of the student population
Edmunds, K., Lewis, B. & Harrington, C. R., 25 Nov 2025, In: Student Success. 16, 3, p. 132-139 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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.). London: Routledge, p. 24-32 9 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
1 Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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Team Award - European First Year Experience (EFYE)
Edmunds, K. (Recipient), Lewis, B. (Recipient), Harrington, C. (Recipient), Leggett, H. (Recipient) & Anderson, R. (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?
Edmunds, K. (Organiser), Heppleston, A. (Organiser), Gulliver, B. (Organiser), Bowater, R. (Organiser) & Lewis, B. (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
Edmunds, K. (Contributor), Harrington, C. (Speaker) & Lewis, B. (Contributor)
10 Sept 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Biosciences Summit
Lewis, R. (Contributor)
7 Sept 2021 → 8 Sept 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)
Edmunds, K., Leggett, H. & Lewis, B.
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