Dr Amber Collings

Amber joined us in 2024 and is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of structure and function teaching on the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMS) degree. They have a multidisciplinary background in comparative and evolutionary anatomy, biomechanics, and forensic biology. They have published several journal articles within their fields of interest, have been an invited speaker at multiple national and international conferences, and have experience hosting both national and international conferences at previous institutions.

After completing their undergraduate degree in 2013, Amber continued with postgraduate study earning their MSc in 2014 and their PhD in 2018. Their MSc research explored the comparative functional morphology of the temporal fascia in mammals, while their PhD in locomotor biomechanics focussed on the musculoskeletal function and evolution of the pelvic apparatus in anurans. After completing their PhD, Amber held Research Assistant positions at the Royal Veterinary College, continuing their work on frog locomotion, and the University of Portsmouth, where they worked in collaboration with colleagues at the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies and Hampshire Constabulary investigating the integration of 3D imaging and printing into forensic investigations and evidence presentation. Since 2018, Amber has worked as a Lecturer in Forensic Anthropology in Universities across the UK. They completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education in 2020 subsequently earning Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AdvanceHE).

As a first-generation student, neurodiverse, and hearing-impaired paired person, Amber is a passionate advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion. They are proficient to Signature Level 1 in British Sign Language and are keen to progress through to Levels 2 and 3 over the coming years.