New research carried out by DICE explores the value of measuring the effects when conservationists provide endangered species with supplementary food to help their populations … Read more
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Scholarships to celebrate launch of new Human Geography course at Kent
To celebrate the launch of its new course in Human Geography, the University of Kent is offering ten scholarships of £2,000 per year for up … Read more
Dr Jonathan Mair presents research findings at Chinese community event in London
Senior Lecturer in Social Anthropology, Dr Jonathan Mair presented his research findings at a Chinese community event hosted by London Fo Guang Buddhist Temple in … Read more
Natural habitats larger than Greece created to offset economic developments
New data has found that natural habitats occupying an area larger than Greece have been created to offset economic developments. This data could eventually provide … Read more
Major Report on Global Goals and the Environment published
A major new report, evaluating progress on the environmental dimensions of the sustainable development goals, has been launched by DICE researchers at an international conference … Read more
The conference that made my dreams a reality – Dr Ameline Bardo
Dr Ameline Bardo is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow studying the evolution of tool use. She researches the differences between the ability of great apes and … Read more
Professor Keith Somerville on BBC Dynasties series’ ‘distorted’ view of conservation issues
Commenting on the BBC’s new flagship wildlife documentary series, Dynasties, DICE’s Professor Keith Somerville says: “The problem with most wildlife documentaries now is that they … Read more
DICE talk: ‘The Triple Challenge: Food, Climate and Forests’
The School of Anthropology and Conservation has created a new series named DICE Talks that will take place every month and will consist of a … Read more
Event: Ethnographic approaches to thought about thought
Monday 3rd December, 14:30 – 17:00, Swingland, Marlowe, University of Kent Philosophers and social scientists have long debated epistemological questions, seeking to understand what it … Read more
Lifting the ban on rhino horn and lion bone could be sustainable
Commenting on the unprecedented move by China to lift a quarter-century ban on the scientific and medical use of tiger bones and rhinoceros horn, Professor … Read more