What is artisanal gold mining and how does it impact biodiversity? Artisanal gold mining is a major driver of deforestation, in tropical forests and other habitats. Gold … Read more
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Alumni Spotlight: Nalini Mohan
What are Centres for Species Survival? Centres for Species Survival (CSSs), are partnerships between the IUCN SSC (Species Survival Commission) and leading species conservation organisations. The … Read more
Successfully Recovered Species Still Need Genetic Management
Species saved from the brink of extinction, including many of today’s most iconic conservation success stories, still suffer the consequences of their ‘near misses’. Recovering … Read more
Spatial Nature Planning Forum 2026 to Convene National and International Experts at the University of Kent
The Spatial Nature Planning (SNaP) Forum will return to the University of Kent, Canterbury, from 24–26 March 2026, bringing together researchers, practitioners and policymakers to advance the role of systematic … Read more
Does Conservation Last? Conservation abandonment as a policy blind spot
The last year has been turbulent for international cooperation, with growing erosion of commitments to protect and restore the natural world. High-profile cuts to international aid budgets … Read more
DICE Launches New Annual Event for Collaborative Nature Recovery
By Dr Natalia Zielonka and Dr Jess Fisher Last Friday, DICE hosted the first-ever East Kent Conservation Research Symposium, funded and organised by the E3 … Read more
Macaws, Mishaps and Mudslides: Confessions from Costa Rica
The journey in We landed in Costa Rica in the evening after a long but comfortable journey and headed for the hotel in Alajuela to … Read more
First Cohort of Burnett Scholars Graduates at Canterbury Cathedral
From left to right: Lukumo Luwaile, Constance Banda, Kuzivakwashe Mawoyo, Emmanuel Ncube, Edith January. Congratulations on your graduation! What has been the highlight from your … Read more
Staff Spotlight: Stephanie Brittain
Hi Steph, thanks for being this month’s spotlight! Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your research interests? I’m a lecturer in conservation … Read more
Managing Woodlands for Wildlife on Canterbury Campus
Our campus is home to more than 1,000 species of plants, animals, and fungi. This diversity is supported by the range of different habitats that … Read more