Hello, my name is Matthew Thompson.

I am a doctoral research student at the Geographic Data Science Lab at the University of Liverpool. I research the qualities of green spaces, ecological functions and human wellbeing. My background is in ecology and wildlife conservation, earning my BSc (Hons) and MSc with the University of Chester, where I went on to become a learning facilitator and visiting lecturer in Natural Sciences. I was commited to sharing knowledge and fostering a deeper appreciation for natural and biological sciences. 

As an independent academic coach and consultant.

In 2024 I opted to move into a freelance role as an independent academic coach while continuing my PhD. Through my academic coaching, I move beyond tutoring. Academic coaching is about a student-centred approach to engage, monitor, assess and hold accountability for their progression. Though tutoring is a key component of academic coaching, the focus is to drive the student to learn and develop themselves, similar to the principles and concepts of higher education learning in a university environment.