Dr Gethin Evans

My profile

Biography

Background

I completed my Undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Aberdeen in 2004. I then moved to Loughborough University to complete my PhD which investigated the effects of fluid ingestion on fluid movement and availability at rest and following exercise. After graduating in 2007, I completed a short period of post doctoral research before moving to Manchester Metropolitan University in 2008 to take up a position as Senior Lecturer in Human Biology and Nutritional Physiology. During my time at Manchester Metropolitan University, I have contributed to teaching throughout the Department, co-ordinated units at all Levels of study, been a programme leader and have continued to produce quality research and been successful in generating external research income. In January 2021, I was appointed as Deputy Head of Department of Life Sciences.

External examiner roles

External examiner at University of Aberdeen with previous positions at Oxford Brookes University.

Guest reviewer for numerous national and international journals

Teaching

Why Do I Teach?

Studying physiology, and Life Sciences in general, is fascinating!

How I’ll Teach You

Physiology is taught at all levels in the Department. I’ll teach on units including “physiological systems”, “physical activity and health”, “exercise and environmental physiology”, “nutritional physiology” and many others. I’ll also teach on more general units including “research skills and employability” and other research methods units. I’ve always been very interested in technology enhanced teaching so during lectures and tutorials I’ll try and get you involved in those sessions. The Department has invested in some absolutely fantastic equipment for practical classes which are always good fun to teach - these include virtual dissection tables & tablets, patient simulators, online laboratory packages, audience response software and much more!

Courses

Research outputs

Career history

2000-2004

Undergraduate Degree at University of Aberdeen

2004-2007

PhD at Loughborough University

2008-2015

Senior Lecturer in Human Biology and Nutritional Physiology at Manchester Metropolitan University

2015-2020

Principal Lecturer in Healthcare Science at Manchester Metropolitan University

2020-2021

Deputy Head of Department of Sport and Exercise Science at Manchester Metropolitan University

2021-Current

Deputy Head of Department of Life Sciences at Manchester Metropolitan University