Prof Kath speaks on something fishy
Leading aquatic biologist Professor Kath Sloman of University of the West of Scotland is to deliver a public lecture about her travels around the world... in search of fish.
Dubbed International Travels of an Aquatic Biologist, the talk will see Professor Sloman present excerpts of her work which have contributed to fish conservation and welfare, and on her journey to becoming a professor.
Professor Sloman, who in 2015 was awarded Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, said:“During my career I have been involved in a variety of international research projects looking at fish biology and conservation. I am delighted to be delivering this inaugural lecture and to be able to share my experiences of these research projects.”
She says fish are the most diverse of all the vertebrates, ranging in size from 12 metres to a few millimetres.
And they are found in almost every aquatic environment on earth from open oceans to even temporary puddles.
Professor Sloman’s research focuses on understanding fish behaviour, and through her career so far she has travelled to a range of countries to study the behaviour of an amazing variety of fish.
In 2013, the academic was presented the Fisheries Society for the British Isles medal which is awarded for exceptional advances in the study of fish biology and/or fisheries science.
This followed the Society of Experimental Biology President’s Medal for her contribution to the field of animal biology in 2006.
Anyone wishing to attend Professor Sloman’s inaugural lecture, which will take place on Thursday, June 7, at 6.30pm, should visit https://kathsloman inaugurallecture. eventbrite.co.uk