Professor Tracy Kivell, Athena SWAN Lead and Head of School, reflects on receiving the Athena SWAN Bronze Award: “The School of Anthropology and Conservation (SAC) … Read more
Category: Conservation Biology
Extensive media coverage for Dr Helen Pheasey on GPS-enabled decoy sea turtle eggs
A field study led by Dr Helen Pheasey of the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) has achieved worldwide media coverage. The research, which explores the illegal trade of … Read more
Anthropology and Conservation News Summary – October
The second month of university has now finished, and it seems like everyone is settling back in and adjusting to online studies. There has been … Read more
Anthropology and Conservation News Summary – September
September has seen a return to campus for some and the decision to stay and complete their studies from the security of their own home … Read more
GPS-enabled decoys to combat illegal trade of sea turtle eggs
Research led by conservationists at the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) and Paso Pacifico in Costa Rica has found that it is possible … Read more
DICE research identifies tropical forests vital for wildlife conservation and restoration
Research from the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) has identified areas of degraded tropical forests in Borneo which, if better protected and restored, … Read more
Get involved with the School Sustainability Working Group
Katie Hargrave-Smith is in her final year studying for a BA in Environmental Social Sciences. “It feels strange now to think back to nearly two … Read more
DICE PhD student publishes framework for understanding consumer motivation amongst the illegal wildlife trade
A new study led by Laura Thomas-Walters, who is studying for a PhD in Biodiversity Management at the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), … Read more
DICE Seminar Series 2020
The DICE Seminar Series is a long-running lecture series in which external speakers are invited to speak about their work or research to students, staff … Read more
“Our mission is to advance inclusivity and gender equality in conservation”: Spotlight on the Women in Conservation Canterbury Network (WCCN)
Conservationists are united by a shared dedication to nature and aspiration to make a positive change for the planet. However, the work can be a … Read more