Will Ritchie, Head of Biodiversity Education and Training
Will leads tertiary education and professional training programmes at the Botanics. As an enthusiastic plant conservationist, he believes in sharing knowledge and skills to build global capacity for safeguarding biodiversity. Will also advocates for working in partnership and enjoys collaborating with Botanics' existing partners worldwide.
Will is a graduate of both the Botanics and the University of Arkansas. His professional career has centred on the management of botanic garden and teaching. As the Curator at Glasgow Botanic Gardens and the National Botanic Garden of Wales, Will was responsible for prominent plant collections and worked to enhance their utility for conservation, education, research, and public engagement. Additionally, Will has experience in further and higher education, including teaching, curriculum development and academic leadership.
Alongside his professional commitments, Will has held voluntary roles with organisations such as the Royal Horticultural Society and PlantNetwork. He has also participated in government advisory groups and sector skills councils.