Sandy Stevens

Sandy began on our MSc in Sustainability and Behaviour Change in 2019 and after graduating in 2021 is now working towards a PhD at Aberystwyth University, pursuing further research within the area of environmental behaviour change.

One area Sandy is looking to include in her research is the Welsh Farming Community through discussions and conversations around climate change, and engaging them in considering, exploring & critiquing more sustainable sources of income in such a way as to safeguard livelihoods.

Sandy’s background and interest was mainly in languages before her studies at CAT.

“I taught English in Spain for years and have lived & worked in 5 different European countries. So, it was a welcome surprise to discover that CAT Master’s programmes are accessible for all and that you don’t need a background in Climate Science to join them. I had attended a Zero Carbon Britain course in May 2019, as well as the conference that followed, and was really impressed with CAT. I signed up for a Graduate School open day in the month following and the rest is history!

Studying at CAT has given me the confidence to further pursue a career in research. During my MSc study at CAT, I discovered a real passion for the world of Research hence my decision to do a PhD. The MSc programme taught me the importance of having a solid study ethic and so, following a successful MSc Dissertation thanks to some very insightful CAT tutors, I had the confidence to face the challenge of a doctoral thesis.”