Following a chance conversation at the end of the British Society of Soil Science Annual Conference in Manchester in December 2025, I submitted an expression of interest to join the BSSS sponsored ‘Team GB’ to take part in the 5th International Soil Judging...
My introduction to soil judging came during the 2025 BSSS early careers conference where I met Richard Hewison, who enthusiastically encouraged me to get in touch with the society and the coach Jay Ryan. This was the first I’d heard of soil judging, and following some...
Thanks to the generous grant I received from the British Society of Soil Science, I had the privilege of being a member of the team representing Great Britain at the 5th International Soil Judging Contest in Nanjing, China. The grant covered the cost of the...
HoD Soil and Environmental Sciences (since 01 January 2026) Which organisation do you work for? Lincoln University, New Zealand A day in the life of… While I am still actively engaged in soil science research and teaching, most of my time is now dedicated to...
The West Peckham Women’s Institute covers a wide area of rural west Kent and has a strong environmental team. This team aims to raise awareness of environmental issues and to encourage members to take positive action to protect the environment. The national Women’s...
