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Each year we put the alumni updates we have received in the past 12 months up here. If you are an alumnus and wish to be included in next year's updates, please email our alumni officer with your news.

 

Alumni updates 2008 (R to Z)

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Rabemananjara, Henintsoa Madagascar (06/1 Amani)
Working as a consultant at the Wildlife Conservation Society Madagascar Program.
Raharinjanahary, Dimby Madagascar (05/4 Kirindy)
Now doing PhD on 'Phenology of ants' at the Biodiversity Centre in Antananarivo (Madagascar).
Rainey, Hugo UK (94/2 Kibale)
Still working at Wildlife Conservation Society in Congo as a project director.
Rakotoarisoa, Eric Jean Madagascar (99/1 Naivasha/Taita)
Now doing a PhD at the University of Yale, USA.
Rakotoarivelo, Fanny Patricka Madagascar (06/3 Mpala/Naivasha)
Pursuing a PhD at the University of Antananarivo. Looking for funding to support her PhD project.
Rakotoarivelo, Andrianajoro Madagascar (05/1 Kibale)
Now working as a Project Assistant at the Small Mammals Department of a Malagasy NGO called Madagasikara Voakajy (Conserving Madagascar).
Rakotonirina, Nivohenintsoa Madagascar (03/4 Kirindy)
Now working as a botanist in Madagascar in an environmental NGO while preparing for a PhD.
Ramadhani, Halima Tanzania (03/2 Kibale)
Is the head of the ecological monitoring unit at Saadani National Park.
Ramahery, Volanirina Madagascar (02/3 Amani)
Working with WWF Toliara, Southern Madagascar as the Marine Program Coordinator.
Randriamihaja, Herisahala Jacquelin Madagascar (06/4 Kirindy)
Working at Californian Academy of Sciences at Botanical and Zoological Parc of Tsimbazaza (Antananarivo), as Assistant of research on Diptera (flies) of Madagascar.
Randrianandrasana, Maminirina Madagascar (00/1 Naivasha/Taita)
Pursuing and MSc at the department of Entomology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with research on feeding habits of stoneflies.
Randrianavelona, Roma Madagascar (03/4 Kirindy)
Now working as a Project Assistant at the herpetology department of a Malagasy NGO called Madagasikara Voakajy (conserved Madagascar).
Rasamison, A Solohery Madagascar (06/2 Kibale)
Doing a DEA in Animal Biology at the University of Antananarivo.
Rasmussen, Maria Switzerland (04/2 Kibale)
Applying for jobs and looking for a PhD, mistnetting and collecting acoustical data on bats to update the Red Data List in Switzerland.
Ratsoavina, Fanomezana Mihaja Madagascar (03/3 Amani)
Pursuing her MSc at Antananarivo University, now doing lab work in the United States after which she will do her dissertation.
Raveloarison, Tahiry Andrianilana Madagascar (06/4 Kirindy)
Pursuing an MSc in Biology and Reproduction of the Megistostegium in the south of Madagascar at the University of Antananarivo.
Razafimanjato, Gilbert Madagascar (05/3 Amani)
Still working at the Peregrine fund in Madagascar as a researcher responsible of Tambohorano wetland site. Also preparing for his Doctorate about the Madagascar Fish-Eagle.
Razafindrajao, Felix Madagascar (04/1 Naivasha/Taita)
Is till working for Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust as Madagascar Teal Project Coordinator and Water bird conservation officer. Hoping to start his PhD to study "the movement or migration of water bird (Duck or flamingo)".
Razafindramanana, Josia Madagascar (05/4 Kirindy)
Started MPhil/PhD January 2008 - in Primatology and Conservation - Dept of Anthropology at Oxford Brookes University, UK.
Razakidrakoto, Germain Fanomezantsoa Madagascar (02/4 Kirindy)
Completed MSc from University of Antananarivo and now looking forward to start a PhD in Chameleon conservation biology this year. Already got some funds for this from Mc Athur institute for the fieldwork expenses.
Reddihough, Gayle UK (05/2 Kibale)
Still out in Nicaragua, Central America doing baseline biodiversity surveys in a cloud forest reserve.
Reed, Tom Ireland (01/2 Kibale)
Currently writing up PhD at the University of Edinburgh, where he has been undertaking research into the Evolutionary Ecology of threatened seabird populations in Scotland.
Remnant, Rachel UK (00/2 Amani)
Working as a reserves officer for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.
Rendell, Sarah UK (94/2 Kibale)
Is now the Assistant Hotspots Project Manager for the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew at Jodrell Laboratory.
Rocha, Ricardo Portugal (07/2 Mpala/Naivasha)
Doing a MSc in Conservation Science at the Imperial College London.
Rodrigues, Joana Portugal (98/2 Kibale)
Starting an ‘Occupational Programme' in a Permaculture project.
Rodrigues, Andrew UK (07/1 Kibale)
Doing PhD on Biogeography at Université de Montpellier II, France.
Roland, Lily Arison Rene de Madagascar (97/2 Kibale)
Working for the Peregrine fund project in Madagascar.
Rosa, Patricia Portugal (97/1 Kibale)
Completed PhD and now pursuing Post-doctoral studies at the Portuguese Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, working with the malaria vector Anopheles funestus in Mozambique.
Ruffner, Michaela Switzerland (06/3 Mpala/Naivasha)
Finalising Master's studies.
Saeed, Sara Sudan (04/3 Kibale)
Now working at the Natural History Museum of the University of Khartoum as a teaching assistant while pursuing and MSc in Molecular biology.
Sakwa, Jane Kenya (03/4 Kirindy)
Current in ICIPE doing some work on Male-Killers in butterflies, basically using PCR techniques to screen for the presence of infection (spiroplasma bacteria - Male-Killer) in butterflies.
Salido, Lara Spain (02/2 Kibale)
Currently about to sit the defence for MRes (Ecological and Environmental Sciences) degree and still looking for a PhD in a relevant subject to continue her postgraduate studies.
Schadelin, Franziska Switzerland (97/1 Kibale)
Currently working as a post-doc at the Konrad Lorenz Institute for Ethnology of the Austrian Academy of Science in Vienna.
Schorkopf, Dirk Louis Austria (01/2 Kibale)
Still doing his MSc at Vienna.
Schrauf, Connie Austria (04/2 Kibale)
Pursuing a PhD in Comparative Psychology at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Germany.
Schut, Elske The Netherlands (04/1 Naivasha/Taita)
Currently doing my PhD on ‘Sperm selection in the blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus )' at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands.
Schwizer, Thomas Switzerland (05/1 Kibale)
Working for climate protection partnership.
Scodanibbio, Lucia Italy (02/1 Kibale)
Started a Master's degree in Environmental Planning at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada).
Sebuuwufu, Collins Uganda (06/2 Kibale)
Doing an MSc in Biology at the Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
Selbert, Sven Germany (03/4 Kirindy)
Finished a Diploma thesis titled ' A GIS approach to analyse habitat structured and spatial use of cheetahs (Acinonyx jubantus) on a commercial farmland in Namibia, regarding the cheetah - farmer conflict.' now back in Berlin to do the final analysis.
Shija, Aloysius Tanzania (03/4 Kirindy)
Now working for Robin Hurt Safaris Ltd - Tanzania as a field officer.
Sibomana, Claver Burundi (06/4 Kirindy)
Was working as a teaching assistant at the University of Burundi. Now, a PhD student in ecology at Zhejiang University, China.
Siddall, Emma Ireland (04/3 Kibale)
Finishing PhD thesis on multimodal warning signal in anosmatic insects in Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.
Silayo, Dos Santos Tanzania (02/2 Kibale)
An Assistant lecturer in the department of Forest Engineering at Sokoine University of Agriculture while pursuing a PhD in forestry.
Simpson, Laura The Netherlands (05/4 Kirindy)
Currently pursuing an MSc in entomology.
Sirima, Agnes Anthony Tanzania (06/4 Kirindy)
Presently working as a Forest Officer for Sao hill industries and Green Resources.
Sitters, Judith The Netherlands (07/1 Kibale)
Continuing MSc at Wageningen University and Research Centre at the Resource Ecology Group, The Netherlands.
Smith, Donal Ireland (06/1 Amani)
Working on the Pink Pigeon conservation project for the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation.
Söderberg, Heidi Sweden (01/3 Kibale)
Working at the UNEP Caribbean Regional Coordinating Unit (UNEP-CAR/RCU) in Kingston, Jamaica as a Junior Professional Officer (JPO).
Sogbohossou, Etotepe Aikpemi Benin (04/1 Naivasha/Taita)
Currently at the University of Abomey-Calavi pursuing a PhD on Wildlife Ecology-Conservation Biology.
Soka, Geoffrey Eliamini Tanzania (02/4 Kirindy)
Still working with IPGRI in Uganda as an Associate Scientist charged with the Conservation and Use of Crop Genetic Diversity to Control Pests and Disease in Support of Sustainable Agriculture.
Somorin Olufunso Adegbenga Nigeria (05/2 Kibale)
Currently doing Master's in European Forestry under the European Commission Erasmus Mundus Programme, at the University of Joensuu and Wageningen University.
Stevens, Nicola South Africa (05/3 Amani)
Working as a Data Scientist for the South African Environmental Network (SAEON).
Suinyuy, Terence Nkwanwir Cameroon (02/3 Amani)
Pursuing a PhD in the same University and doing research work at South African National Biodiversity Institute.
Tanda, Godwin Ade Cameroon (04/4 Kirindy)
Now working with Living Earth Foundation Cameroon Programme as Consultant.
Techau, Michala Eichner Denmark (99/3 Amani)
Working as a consultant analyst at Oakland Innovation in Cambridge.
Teixeira Martins, Ana Rita Portugal (06/3 Mpala/Naivasha)
Doing MSc in the field of Conservation Biology on ‘Environmental Biologists and Game Managers' knowledge, practices and attitudes towards Portuguese Mammalian Carnivores'.
Thenya, Thuita Kenya (96/1 Kibale)
Completed PhD from the University of Bonn and now lecturing Biogeography, GIS and remote sensing in the Department of Geography and Environmental studies at the University of Nairobi.
Tincani, Lucrezia Italy (06/3 Mpala/Naivasha)
Still doing her MSc at Imperial College London in Environmental Technology.
Tobler, Ursina Switzerland (03/4 Kirindy)
Now trying to raise money for her PhD project about population genetics of the threatened midwife toad.
Trabelsi, Asma Tunisia (02/4 Kirindy)
Finished PhD on oceanography at the University of Pierre et Marie Curie (France) and looking for a post-doc or a job opportunity as a project manager.
Tucker, Josephine UK (03/2 Kibale)
Working as a research officer with the Water Policy Programme of the Overseas Development Institute in London.
Tuyisingize, Deogratias Rwanda (06/4 Kirindy)
Working as a Research assistant at Karisoke Research Centre in Rwanda.
Ukizintambara, Tharcisse Rwanda (98/2 Kibale)
Is now in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park tracking l'hoest's monkeys to gather data for his PhD research.
Uwimbabazi, Moreen Uganda (06/1 Amani)
Doing MSc at Makerere University.
Uwingeli, Prosper Licens Rwanda (02/2 Kibale)
Currently doing an MSc in Research Methods at the University of Chester, United Kingdom.
Uys, Charmaine Janet South Africa (04/2 Kibale)
Moved to the University of Cape Town to start PhD in Zoology.
Valente, Luis Portugal (05/1 Kibale)
PhD student in the European Union Project ‘HOTSPOTS', working on Phylogeny and Evolution of genus Gladiolus and Dianthus in South Africa.
Van Beijnen, Jonah The Netherlands (03/4 Kirindy)
In the Philippines - Sierra Madre Mountains doing research on the effects of forest fragmentation on the diversity of reptiles, amphibians and bats for his MSc thesis. The MSc is in Wageningen University.
Van de Wiel, Geert The Netherlands (03/3 Amani)
Currently doing a professional course in Game Ranging, Field guiding and Lodge management at the Bush academy, South Africa.
Van der Geest, Matthijs The Netherlands (01/1 Amani)
Doing a PhD in Marine Ecology at the Royal Netherlands Institute of Sea Research (NIOZ).
van Hulten, Cornelia The Netherlands (99/2 Amani)
Working as project coordinator and teacher for the Forest Ecology and Forest Management Group, Centre of Ecosystem Studies.
Vasconcelos, Raquel Campos Portugal (04/3 Kibale)
Currently beginning the 3rd year of a 4 years PhD on the Cape Verdean herpetofauna.
Vogler, Catherine Switzerland (07/2 Mpala/Naivasha)
Doing PhD in Marine molecular biology (studying threats to hotspots of marine biodiversity).
Vonlanthen, Beatrice Switzerland (02/4 Kirindy)
Working for three years on my PhD in Plant Ecology at the Martin-Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, in Germany.
Wahungu, Geoffrey (94/1 Kibale)
Still working as a lecturer at the Wildlife Department of Moi University.
Waiswa, Daniel Uganda (00/3 Amani)
Pursuing a PhD in Biometrics and Geomantic at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, USA.
Wambua, Joshua Kenya (06/3 Mpala/Naivasha)
Working as a intern for Nature Kenya 's Friends of Kinangop Plateau site support group.
Wambua, Samuel Kaula Kenya (03/1 Kibale)
Got a job with Catholic Diocese of Kitui as an administrator for one of its water programmes funded by GOAL, a humanitarian NGO from Ireland.
Wambugu, John Kenya (02/2 Kibale)
Currently working for Tambuzi Ltd in Nanyuki.
Warui, Mary Kenya (06/4 Kirindy)
Working as an intern at the Ornithology Department of the National Museums of Kenya.
Warui, Harun Maina Kenya (00/2 Amani)
Still a PhD fellow at the University of Hohenheim carrying out dissertation research in the field of conservation of animal genetic resources in northern Kenya.
Warui, Charles Kenya (99/1 Naivasha/Taita)
Is working at the department of Invertebrate Zoology, National Museums of Kenya as a Research scientist.
Wasonga, Victor Kenya (98/1 Kibale)
Working as a senior researcher in the department of Ichthyology at the National Museums of Kenya.
Waylen, Kerry UK (03/3 Amani)
Now doing a PhD with Imperial College London.
Webala, Paul Waswa Kenya (98/3 Amani)
Currently a doing a PhD in Biological Sciences at Murdoch University, Australia while still a Lecturer at the Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute.
Whilde, Jenny Ireland (05/1 Kibale)
In the 1st year of PhD in the Behavioural and Evolutionary Ecology research group of the Department of Zoology, Trinity College, Dublin.
White, Tatiana UK (01/3 Kibale)
Doing conservation and education in conservation/policy work, in the UK.
Williamson, Nicola UK (99/3 Amani)
Is working on a nature reserve in East Anglia, UK.
Wymann, Monica Switzerland (98/1 Kibale)
Working at the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (SFOPH), Division Communicable Diseases.
Yessoufou, Kowiyou Benin (02/2 Kibale)
Now working at the Ministry of Environment and Nature Protection of Benin as Ministry Assistant.
Yimer, Hayal Desta Ethiopia (05/2 Kibale)
Continuing with MSc studies in Environmental Science at the Adis Ababa University.
Zaunmair, Pia Austria (06/3 Mpala/Naivasha)
Doing Masters in Zoology on the changes in the social behaviour of female-only group of lion-tailed macaques with the arrival of a new male.
Zbinden, Judith Switzerland (98/1 Kibale)
Doing on postdoc with the 'Marine Turtle Research Group' based at the University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus.
Zwanenburg, Brechtje The Netherlands (05/1 Kibale)
Doing Masters at University of Utrecht (Science Teacher Education).
 
 

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