Biodiversity loss is accelerating, largely as a result of human activity. Conservation outcomes depend in part on how people use and relate to landscapes that … Read more

Dr Rachel Seary had secured funding from NERC’s Research Experience Placement scheme for a student to work with her for up to 8 weeks, looking … Read more

Hi Sophie, thanks for being this month’s spotlight! Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your research interests? I recently joined DICE as … Read more

Hi Kennedy, thanks for being this month’s spotlight! What have you been up to since graduating from DICE? I’m halfway through my PhD at Yale … Read more

Rewilding bison You may have heard that bison have made it into Kent, thanks to a flagship and pioneering introduction undertaken by Kent Wildlife Trust. … Read more

Across England, Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRSs) are being developed to identify priorities for habitat protection, restoration and creation, and to map opportunities for nature … Read more

The University Mammal Challenge is an annual competition designed to raise awareness of British mammals and gather data on mammals living on UK university campuses. … Read more

In February 2026, I travelled to Lima to attend the Conservation Technology Conference 2026. As a Lecturer in Conservation Science, I was particularly interested in … Read more

With increasing pressure on land and sea to deliver for nature, climate and development, the role of spatial planning has never been more important. At the end … Read more

Ethiopia is globally important for both biodiversity conservation and food systems. Its varied climates and landscapes support many endemic species, placing the country within two … Read more