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School of Anthropology and Conservation Research Scholarships 2023

By Rachel Christie | 02 November 2022

The School of Anthropology and Conservation (SAC) at Kent offers a supportive, dynamic and diverse environment for creative research and learning. Our lecturers and research … Read more

PhD in Conservation: Hunting, Consumption and Trade of Animals in the Tropics

By Rachel Christie | 28 October 2022

In many tropical counties, wildlife is hunted for ‘wild meat’, supporting the diets, customs, and livelihoods of millions of people. However, unsustainable hunting is one … Read more

Applications open for four new ARIES PhD Scholarships at DICE in 2023

By Rachel Christie | 25 October 2022

The School of Anthropology and Conservation is proud to be part of the Advanced Research and Innovation in the Environmental Sciences (ARIES) Doctoral Training Partnership which is funded … Read more

Rewilding: a Major Theme at the 2022 Amphibian and Reptile Group UK Conference.

By Grace Shore Banks | 13 October 2022

‘This weekend I was delighted to attend the South East ARG Regional Meeting at the Darwin Conference Centre, here are the University of Kent. The … Read more

England housing strategy could consume over 100% of the nation’s carbon budget

By Grace Shore Banks | 22 August 2022

New research led by Ecological Economist Dr Sophus zu Ermgassen at the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) models the future carbon emissions and … Read more

Wild bison return to the UK after thousands of years

By Grace Shore Banks | 18 August 2022

Bison once roamed the United Kingdom freely, but like many native animals, agriculture and human development killed them all off. This month, for the first … Read more

Will security costs hamper rhino conservation in southern Africa?

By Grace Shore Banks | 15 June 2022

‘My take on John Hume’s rhino release plans.’ Professor Keith Somerville of the Durrell Institure of Conservation and Ecology gives his expert comment on the … Read more

Sophus zu Ermgassen: one of the most influential UK environmental Professionals

By Grace Shore Banks | 23 May 2022

Sophus zu Ermgassen appears on the first ever environmental ‘Power List’ The ENDS Report has published their first ever Power List of the most influential … Read more

Pink pigeon population increases but extinction risk remains high

By Grace Shore Banks | 13 May 2022

The authors of a major study, including Professor Jim Groombridge and Dr Hazel Jackson warn that boosting species numbers of the once critically endangered pink … Read more

DICE Lecture 2022: Finding optimism in a time of biodiversity crisis

By Grace Shore Banks | 28 April 2022

Conservation Scientist Professor EJ Milner-Gulland will give this years lecture in person from the Keynes Lecture Theatre. The annual DICE Lecture will be held on … Read more

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