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Posts from members of the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology

Author: Hannah Ost

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

Professor Zoe Davies Appointed Deputy Chair of Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences (REF)

By Hannah Ost | 22 May 2025

DICE is pleased to announce that Professor Zoe Davies has been appointed as deputy chair of the Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences unit of assessment … Read more

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

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