Stage 3 student Katie Hargrave-Smith writes the first instalment in a series of blogs about how to combat ‘eco anxiety’. Climate change is a threat … Read more
Biological Anthropology Seminar Series, Autumn Term 2020
Each term, the Biological Anthropology Seminar Series offers the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with scientists in the UK and across the world, who … Read more
Social Anthropology Seminar Series, Autumn Term 2020
The Social Anthropology Seminar Series at the University of Kent is a long-running tradition that provides a forum for presentation and discussion of timely, exciting … Read more
DICE alumnus awarded OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2020
Renowned orangutan conservationist, Dr Ian Singleton, has been awarded an OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by Her Majesty the … Read more
Future Leaders Fellow to explore positive effect of group bonding on social issues
Cognitive anthropologist Dr Martha Newson has joined the School of Anthropology and Conservation (SAC) with funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s Future Leaders Fellowship … Read more
Divemaster from the Turks and Caicos Islands wins Geography research scholarship
Geographers in the School of Anthropology and Conservation have welcomed Oshin Whyte to complete a Master’s by Research on cultural values for the marine environment … Read more
Athena SWAN Bronze Award for the School of Anthropology and Conservation
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
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