A short autobiography

I am a part-time mature student doing an undergraduate Higher National Diploma in Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change at University of Wales, Trinity St David, since 2021.

I am motivated to pursue a career path in this subject area, as I want my young son to thrive on planet Earth, and see the beauty nature has to offer.

I enjoy nature, and like many, felt more connected than ever with nature during lock-downs. I firmly believe that protecting the environment is our priority right now, due to the ongoing climate and environment emergency, and by improving my ecological education, I hope to contribute more to its conservation. I am fascinated by all nature and always seek to improve my knowledge by reading nature books, watching TV programs and listening to pod casts.

In my former career as a Doctor in Histopathology, I have enjoyed microscopy work, involving skills such as learning about human diseases and solving problems. I would like to use my background knowledge and skills within the health sector, and apply them to the whole environment, including human health.

I am a Welsh language learner living in Swansea with my husband and son. I enjoy spending time outdoors; gardening, windsurfing and being an active member of a mountaineering club.

I live with a serious mental health condition, bipolar disorder. Getting out into nature is so important in helping me with my condition, as it is for so many sufferers.

During lock-downs, I was so grateful for our local suburban "milltir-sgwar" ("square mile", or local area, in Welsh). It has a view across Swansea bay and Mumbles, and a couple of horse fields, where I would walk alongside whilst pregnant with my daughter, who is sadly no longer with us on this planet, but I cherish my memories of her in the beautiful landscape.  Now I am very fortunate to be able to enjoy the landscape with my wonderful son.