Dr Lindsay Walker
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Geoffrey Pope
Geoffrey Pope Building, University of Exeter , Stocker Road, Exeter, EX4 4QD, UK
Overview
I am interested in exploring how culture and ecology may shape the implementation and success of institutional 'rules' in societies. I work with pastoral communities in Kenya to understand governance in community-based resource management and am currently employed on a European Research Council grant awarded to Dr Thomas Currie.
I am also passionate about evidence-informed decision-making, and strive to ensure my research has impactful outcomes and outputs. I have experience working with all four UK legislative bodies and writing for policy-focused audiences.
I am a Mental Health First Aid Champion.
Qualifications
2019. PgCert Africa & International Development, University of Edinburgh
2016. PhD Biological Sciences, University of Exeter
2009. BSc Biological Sciences, University of Edinburgh
Career
2019 - present. Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Exeter.
2017 - 2019. Research Associate, Cardiff University.
2018. Knowledge Exchange Fellow, University of Exeter.
2015. Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology Fellow, UK Parliament.
Research
Research projects
2020 - University of Exeter GCRF Facilitation Fund - Conserving livelihoods and ecosystems: Providing evidence-informed practical implications of how to promote sustainable land management in challenging environments (PI)
2020-2021 - Arts and Humanities Research Council​ GCRF - A cultural landscape approach to improve governance of pastoral food systems in East Africa and Beyond (named post-doc; PI Dr Thomas Currie)
2019 - University of Exeter GCRF Partnership Development Award (PI)
2018 - University of Bristol Enterprise and Impact Development Fund (co-I)
2018 - University of Exeter ESRC IAA (named post-doc; PI Dr Natalia Lawrence)