A huge thank you to Tom Price (Tulley’s 2020) who returned to his old biology lab to speak to BioMed Society students about the fast‑growing world of Biodiversity Net Gain and the fascinating routes a life in science can take.
Tom’s passion for the natural world began at school and was cemented during a transformative Year 12 trip to South Africa, where he learned more about ecology in action. While many of his peers were drawn towards medical pathways, Tom realised his future career lay somewhere with animals. He went on to study Zoology at the University of Exeter and embraced every opportunity to get out into the field.
He talked to pupils about his degree and the fascinating experiences he has had around the world with field trips to the Scilly Isles, Greece and Alaska. He also shared the value of internships he took, during which he learnt about the restoration of mangroves and tropical rainforest. He did lots of research into carbon offsetting and anti ’greenwashing’ and learnt about the accreditation and verification processes corporations must legally meet in developments to ensure biodiversity net gain to protect the planet.
Today, Tom works as a Biodiversity Net Gain Assistant at Nature Impact, an organisation dedicated to transforming underproductive land into thriving habitats. Nature Impact develops investible, nature‑based solutions that create long-term, scientifically validated improvements for wildlife and local communities - funded through both mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain requirements and voluntary natural capital markets.
Tom’s friendly, straightforward style and his passion for protecting the planet inspired our budding scientist. His insight into a sector that is expanding rapidly - and becoming ever more essential - left students buzzing with questions and ideas.
We’re hugely grateful to Tom for coming back to support and inspire the next generation of biologists. His visit showed just how valuable it is to hear from alumni who are applying their skills to urgent, real-world challenges and reminded pupils that science can take them in so many different and fascinating directions. Thank you, Tom!
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