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
‘The Life and Times of Dr Matthew Tocheri’ – Live Q & A event hosted by the Anthropology Society
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the Hobbit (but were afraid to ask) The Anthropology Society will be hosting a Q & A session … Read more
Dr Anika Nasra Haque welcomed as Lecturer in Human Geography
The School of Anthropology and Conservation is delighted to welcome Dr Anika Nasra Haque, who has joined us as a Lecturer in Human Geography from … 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
Shift in West African wildmeat trade suggests erosion of cultural taboos
New research by the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) has demonstrated a clear fluctuation in the trade of wildmeat in and around the … Read more
Welcome from the University of Kent’s Conservation Society
We are the University of Kent’s Conservation Society. We have been established for many years now and, though we are an academic society associated with … Read more









