Glen Cousquer

MSc Programme Co-ordinator

Glen Cousquer spent ten years working as a wildlife vet before retraining in Outdoor and Environmental Education and as an International Mountain Leader and Wilderness Guide. He subsequently undertook a further MSc in Education Research and a PhD in Human Geography that explored how we come to meet and know mules and the multiplicities and complexities of human behaviour change for animal welfare within the International Mountain Tourism Industry.  He also is a writer and photographer and is interested in actively using narrative and photography to help individuals, communities and organisations understand, explore and reimagine their relationship(s) with other-than-human-animals and the natural world. His work is about connection, systems thinking, holism and empathy. Glen's broad interests allow him to approach the complex field of conservation medicine from a unique angle and to inspire new ways of thinking about the roles veterinarians and other professionals can play in this field.

Projects

Glen is just completing a book project entitled "Ecological Pilgrimage and the Way of St Cuthbert" and is working on a second project about "Exploring Edinburgh's Natural History and Wild Places On Foot".