It has been a busy month for everyone! We’ve had snowstorms AND sunshine, which brought a sense of fun and hope for many. The community here at the School of Anthropology and Conservation has continued to provide all sorts for us to write about, here’s a summary of what we have been up to:
Our academics (and students!) have continued to contribute to some fantastic research
- Professor Matthew Skinner was a member of the team of experts who made the discovery that Neanderthal teeth found in Jersey hint at inbreeding with modern humans.
- A new study led by the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) has looked at how climate change is impacting elephant crop-raiding patterns and the increase in human-elephant interactions.
- MSc graduate Harshini Jhala published research from her MSc at the School of Anthropology and Conservation, exploring the reintroduction sites for the endangered Indian greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) and the swamp buffalo (Bubalus arnee).
- Ethnobotany MSc Graduate Dr Kay Evelina Lewis-Jones explains what an ethnobotanist is, and how she came to be in the Guardian’s Education section.
Our students have shared their experiences and thoughts on a wide range of topics
- Stage 2 Wildlife Conservation student Ben Mott has written an thought-provoking piece on the resurgence of eco-fascism, and the dangers it poses.
- Stage 3 Anthropology student Grace Smithers as written an encouraging piece about her struggles when she first started University, and how happy she is that she persevered.
- Stage 2 Environmental Social Sciences student Viola Favaretto was inspired by her module on Cities and The Climate Emergency and wrote an article about the importance of cities becoming more climate resilient.
We’ve announced current and future events
- Lois Mitchell, MSc Conservation Project Management, and Jack Bedford, MSc Conservation Biology, are members of the Green Spaces Subgroup within the Sustainability Working Group (SWG). They explain what a Bioblitz is and why the SWG is organising one for the Spring/Summer.
- On Tuesday 9th March Dr Jonathan Rock Rokem is to give the Centre for Architecture and the Sustainable Environment (CASE) Open Lecture. The lecture will be on why cities need to take the lead in the climate crisis.
- Our academics and students have been hosting drop-in sessions for Undergraduate Applicants to answer any questions and discuss the courses and life at Kent. If you are interested, they are still running!
We embraced creativity
- Dr Devin Finaughty shares his beautiful photography and love of snow with us.
- Environmental Social Sciences student Katie Hargrave-Smith has written a piece about the importance of creativity, and called for the School to share the students and staff pandemic pursuits!
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