 During her tenure she held the positions of Dean of Science from 1984—1998, Deputy Chair of the university’s Academic Administration Committee from 1992—1995 and played a role in establishing the Masters in Environmental Science Course.Her research focused on the biology and chemistry of South Island lakes, including the nature and changes in zooplankton communities over time.She undertook long-term studies on lakes Pearson and Grassmere, near the university's Cass field station.