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Spring Spotlight: Species in the UK

By Hannah Ost | 15 April 2025

As the chill of winter gives way to the gentle warmth of spring, the UK undergoes a vibrant transformation, bursting to life with renewed energy. … Read more

Wetlands, Woodlands and Wallowing in the Mud! | The South Downs Field Trip

By Hannah Ost | 14 April 2025

Our trip began with the first stop at Oare Marshes, where we were welcomed by Steve Weeks from Kent Wildlife Trust. The marshes were a … Read more

Staff Spotlight: Jim Groombridge

By Hannah Ost | 11 April 2025

Hi Jim, thanks for being this month’s Staff Spotlight! Can you tell us about your role and what initially made you want to join DICE? … Read more

DICE Launches New Studentship with E3 Sharing Space for Nature

By Hannah Ost | 09 April 2025

We are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new studentship, as part of the E3 Sharing Space for Nature initiative. The scholarship, titled … Read more

Spring Spotlight: Canterbury Cathedral Gardens

By Hannah Ost | 07 April 2025

As the weather improves, I decided to take a walk around the Cathedral grounds and to my excitement the gardens were coming back to life. … Read more

Birds, Bats, Moths & More: 24 hours at Sandwich Bay

By Hannah Ost | 01 April 2025

Hi, I’m Aashvi Shah (she/her), a Stage 2 student studying Environment and Sustainability (formerly Environmental Social Sciences) at the University of Kent. As part of … Read more

Staff Spotlight: Dave Seaman

By Hannah Ost | 31 March 2025

Hi Dave, thanks for being this month’s Staff Spotlight! Can you tell us a bit about your role at DICE?  I’m a Fellow in the … Read more

DICE Launches Five New Fully-Funded Scholarships

By Hannah Ost | 26 March 2025

We are delighted to announce that we will be accepting the second cohort of Leverhulme ‘Space for Nature’ Doctoral Scholars in September 2025. This initiative … Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Bison Ranger, Heidi Aguirregoicoa

By Hannah Ost | 14 March 2025

Hi Heidi, thanks for being this month’s spotlight! Can you tell us what you have been up to since graduating from DICE? From 2019-2023, I … Read more

Staff Spotlight: Thomas Pienkowski

By Hannah Ost | 17 February 2025

Hi Tom, thanks for being this month’s Staff Spotlight!   As a new member of DICE, what is your role and what made you want … Read more

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