The human story began over six million years ago in Africa. Come and learn about how humans have evolved from our earliest ancestors all the … Read more
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DICE Talk: ‘Conservation controversies over Madagascar’s lemurs’
Lemurs are one of the most threatened groups of animals on Earth and require urgent conservation attention. In this talk, Dr Charlie Gardner will discuss … Read more
Workshop – Conversations on Empathy
The School of Anthropology and Conservation were delighted to host the research event Conversations on Empathy: An interdisciplinary encounter at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge on Friday 3rd … Read more
‘The Anthropocene – Planetary Crises and the Age of Humans’ film now online
What is the Anthropocene and why does it matter? What does it mean to say that humans, or industrial society at least, have become a … Read more
Grand unveiling of Kent’s PhD Quilt commissioned by DICE PhD student Laura Thomas-Walters
Kent’s PhD Quilt is the first of its kind. Each quilt block was created by a different PhD student, representing the core concept of their … Read more
Dr Alastair Key’s research selected for British Academy Showcase
Research carried out at the School of Anthropology and Conservation will feature in the British Academy’s annual Summer Showcase in June. Now in its second … Read more
Dr Jonathan Rock Rokem to deliver seminar at Stockholm Regional Planning Office
Lecturer in Human Geography, Dr Jonathan Rock Rokem, will be giving a seminar to transport planners and policy makers at the Stockholm Regional Planning Office … Read more
DICE PhD student publishes research on the impacts of global economy on biodiversity
About 100 bird species are predicted to become extinct based on current farming and forestry practices according to a new global analysis. This number has increased … Read more
Dr David Roberts on wildlife trafficking via the post
Commenting on the seizure in Coventry in 2016 of a number of critically-endangered Chinese Giant Salamanders that have now been rehomed at London Zoo, the … Read more
Event – Researching austerity: Concepts, methods and debates
Friday May 17th, 14:00 – 16:00, Room 329, Cornwallis East, University of Kent Hosted by the Centre for Ethnographic Research, this event will explore emerging … Read more









