Profile
Poppy Cooney
My CV
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Education:
High School – Mearns Academy;
College – Aberdeen College (now NE Scotland College);
University – Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh; Heriot-Watt Unviersity, Orkney campus; University of Leeds -
Qualifications:
Standard Grades (Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Art, Technical Drawing, Modern Studies)
Highers (English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Modern Studies)
Higher National Certificate (HNC) Applied Science
BSc Applied Marine Biology
MSc Renewable Energy Development
MSc Bioenergy
PhD Bioenergy (on-going) -
Work History:
Under 18 – flower & fruit picking on local farms; 18-22 – bartender while studying; 23 Visit Scotland talking to
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Current Job:
PhD Researcher in Bioenergy
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About Me:
Scottish biologist currently at Leeds Uni. Fascinated by the seas and oceans, passionate about science communication, renewable energy and beer.
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I live in Leeds with my friend and about a hundred house plants, sadly no pets but our neighbours cat likes to drop by for cuddles. We spend a lot of our free time right now gardening and playing video games.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Smart, smiley oddball
What did you want to be after you left school?
Marine biologist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
I was never very good at following the uniform code!
What's your favourite food?
Tofu Noodles
Tell us a joke.
Potassium and Oxygen went out on a date... it went OK
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