We threw the doors open to our Darwin Lab one weekend in February to share some of our collection with these young enthusiasts. Dr Chris … Read more
Students gain new skills studying the mammals boosting biodiversity in Kent
Students, alongside the University’s Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), will work with the Wilder Blean Initiative, a Kent Wildlife Trust, RSPB and Woodland … Read more
Decolonising Cyprus: Interdisciplinary Reflections
The first Centre for Ethnography at Kent event this term will take place on Monday 13th February 2023. Welcoming Theodoros Rakopoulos, from the Department of … Read more
Setting land aside boosts biodiversity on oil palm plantations
Setting aside patches of original forest on oil palm plantations boosts biodiversity and reduces some of the negative environmental impacts associated with this land use, … Read more
Namibia: Rhino Poaching almost doubles in 2022 with Etosha hit-hard
In 2022, 87 rhinos were poached for their horns in Namibia, up a staggering worrying 93% on the figure for 2021, when 45 were killed, … Read more
January News RoundUp
Veganuary, herbivores and relationships to improve your health. What’s hot in 2023? New Year, New Me Or rather new year, new Head of School! Everybody, … Read more
Silent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse
We are delighted to announce that this year’s DICE Lecture will be given by Professor Dave Goulson, a world expert on insect ecology and conservation, with … Read more
HSS Inaugural Lecture Series 2023
We are delighted to announce our first Divisional inaugural lecture series. These lectures are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the success of our recent professors, … Read more
We are listening to you!
We know that our students are particularly aware of the climate crisis, and some of you have told us about the anxiety this causes you. … Read more