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Category: Research
Cameras Roll Out Across Campus for ‘Hedgehog Watch’
The University of Kent is taking part in the National Hedgehog Monitoring Program (NHMP), borrowing 30 wildlife cameras to capture the movements of hedgehogs and … Read more
Accessible Environmental Monitoring Equipment to be Trialled on Campus
At the end of August, Research and Innovation Fellows and Associates from the E3 Sharing Space for Nature team met with Professor Mark Mulligan, from … Read more
Student Spotlight: Sophie O’Connor
Hi Sophie, thanks for being this month’s spotlight! Can you tell us a bit about your research project? My PhD looks at how ‘farm women’ … Read more
Burnett Scholar Featured in Wildlife Conservation Action
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′
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
‘Into the Foodscapes’: How fishers and food connect
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
Katie Spencer: 2 months in Borneo
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
Professor Zoe Davies Appointed Deputy Chair of Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences (REF)
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
Bob Smith Shares More on Sharing Space for Nature
After our official launch event last night, Director of DICE and Centre Lead for the E3 Sharing Space for Nature initiative, Professor Bob Smith shares … Read more