Rate My Professor Sophie Collins

Prior to her lecturing position, Dr. Collins completed a Bachelor of Science in Zoology at the University of New England, achieving first-class honours for her honours project investigating the occupancy of frog species in the Armidale region. She then pursued a PhD at the same institution in collaboration with the Australian Museum Research Institute, extending her research to the occupancy and populations of frog species across the broader New England Tablelands. This work focused on threatened species such as the booroolong frog, exploring ecological factors influencing their distribution. Her expertise in herpetology led to her serving as a keynote speaker at a National Threatened Species Day event, discussing conservation impacts. Dr. Collins has also contributed to field surveys and resurveys of frog populations in the region. Transitioning her quantitative skills from ecological research to teaching statistics, she supports students in science, agriculture, and environmental fields at UNE.