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Posts from members of the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology

Alumni Spotlight: Sanjay Gubbi

By Hannah Ost | 09 July 2025

Sanjay Gubbi studied MSc Conservation Biology with DICE in 2005, where he received the award for the best postgraduate student of his year. Since then, … Read more

Burnett Scholar Featured in Wildlife Conservation Action

By Hannah Ost | 07 July 2025

In May 2025, Wildlife Conservation Action (WCA) hosted their first ever international student. Edith January is a Burnett Scholar, currently pursuing her master’s degree in … Read more

New paper featured in the Woodland Trust’s ‘State of the UK’s Woods and Trees 2025′

By Hannah Ost | 02 July 2025

Lead and co-authored by DICE staff, students and honorary associates Dr J.C. Fisher, Dr G.E. Austen, S.G. Aizlewood, Dr H.A. Jackson and Professor Z.G. Davies, … Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Rachel Ashegbofe Ikemeh

By Hannah Ost | 26 June 2025

Rachel Ashegbofe Ikemeh is a Nigerian conservationist and winner of a Whitley award in 2020, who studied at DICE between 2014 and 2015. She is … Read more

‘Into the Foodscapes’: How fishers and food connect

By Hannah Ost | 18 June 2025

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dr Michaela Guo Ying Lo, has recently exhibited some of her research in Indonesia. Find out more about her exhibition, ‘Into the … Read more

Summer Spots to Find Nature in Kent

By Hannah Ost | 13 June 2025

With Summer upon us, I’ve been enjoying some of the wonderful places we have around us in Kent. Lots of these spots are great throughout … Read more

Student-led Biodiversity Initiative Launched on Campus

By Hannah Ost | 10 June 2025

In collaboration with students from DICE, the Conservation Society and beyond, the Sustainability Working Group has launched an initiative to discover just how biodiverse the … Read more

Katie Spencer: 2 months in Borneo

By Hannah Ost | 04 June 2025

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Katie Spencer, has been in Indonesian Borneo for 2 months, working with partners at Universitas Mulawarman to collect more socio-ecological data for … Read more

Ella’s Exam Tips for Successful Studying

By Hannah Ost | 02 June 2025

Ella (3rd year) – Working outdoors Working outdoors provides a great change of scenery and can be extra motivating, especially when you’re working on conservation-related … Read more

A Tiger Named Pig: Areth’s Alumni Spotlight

By Hannah Ost | 28 May 2025

Congratulations on your recent graduation! What was your thesis about? Yes, I was recently awarded the degree of PhD! My thesis, Assessing the conservation status of … Read more

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  • ‘Into the Foodscapes’: How fishers and food connect

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