Projects per year
Organisation profile
Organisation profile
We address fundamental evolutionary and ecological questions by studying a variety of species and systems in both the lab and the field.
We focus on understanding adaptations simultaneously at the gene and whole-organism level, and on applying sound scientific principles to tackling pressing issues in conservation.
Our facilities include excellent molecular labs, an extensive ‘Constant Environment Facility' and a wealth of excellent local and global ecological resources.
We welcome enquiries from prospective PhD students, postdocs and fellows. We also run a successful MSc in Applied Ecology and Conservation.
Network
Profiles
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Iain Barr
- School of Biological Sciences - Professor of Field Ecology
- Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Conservation - Member
- Biosciences Teaching and Education Research - Member
- Organisms and the Environment - Member
Person: Member, Academic, Teaching & Scholarship, Research Group Member, Research Centre Member
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Diana Bell
- School of Biological Sciences - Professor of Conservation Biology
- Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Conservation - Member
- Water Security Research Centre - Member
- Organisms and the Environment - Member
Person: Research Group Member, Research Centre Member, Academic, Teaching & Research
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Ellen Bell
- School of Biological Sciences - Lecturer in Ecology
- Biosciences Teaching and Education Research - Member
- Organisms and the Environment - Member
Person: Member, Academic, Teaching & Scholarship, Research Group Member
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Investment ready - preparing Virilitas Labs business launch
Anglia Innovation Partnership LLP
1/02/23 → 31/03/23
Project: Other
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Quantifying the genetic basis of venom production and strength in mimetic catfishes
Fisheries Society of the British Isles (The)
1/01/23 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Avifauna recovers faster in areas less accessible to trapping in regenerating tropical forests
Sagar, H. S. S. C., Gilroy, J. J., Swinfield, T., Burivalova, Z., Yong, D. L., Gemita, E., Novriyanti, N., Lee, D. C., Janra, M. N., Balmford, A. & Hua, F., Mar 2023, In: Biological Conservation. 279, 109901.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Canopy sampling reveals hidden potential value of woodland trees for wild bee assemblages
Allen, G. & Davies, R. G., Jan 2023, In: Insect Conservation and Diversity. 16, 1, p. 33-46 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Combining bird tracking data with high-resolution thermal mapping to identify microclimate refugia
Ramos, R. F., Franco, A. M. A., Gilroy, J. J. & Silva, J. P., 23 Mar 2023, In: Scientific Reports. 13, 4726.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Data from: Neutral variation does not predict immunogenetic variation in the European grayling (Thymallus thymallus) - implications for management
Huml, J. V. (Creator), Taylor, M. (Creator), Harris, W. E. (Creator), Senn, R. (Creator) & Ellis, J. S. (Creator), Dryad data repository, 30 Aug 2018
Dataset
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Subarctic afforestation: effects of forest plantations on ground-nesting birds in lowland Iceland
Pálsdottír, A. E. (Creator), Gill, J. (Creator), Alves, J. (Creator), Pálsson, S. (Creator), Méndez, V. (Creator), Ewing, H. (Creator) & Gunnarsson, T. (Creator), Dryad data repository, 1 Jun 2022
Dataset
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Relative hunting risk for large- and small-bodied Afro-Palaearctic migratory birds
Buchan, C. (Creator), Franco, A. (Creator), Catry, I. (Creator), Gamero, A. (Creator), Klvaňová, A. (Creator) & Gilroy, J. (Creator), Figshare, 11 May 2022
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19745830.v3
Dataset
Prizes
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Union Medal of the British Ornithologists' Union
Gill, Jenny (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Mun Beck Catchment farmers workshop
Paul Dolman (Speaker) & James Gilroy (Speaker)
7 Mar 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop or seminar
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Monitoring Nature Recovery Workshop
Paul Dolman (Speaker) & James Gilroy (Speaker)
25 Jan 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop or seminar
Press/Media
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Bioacoustics: What nature’s sounds can tell us about the health of our world
12/08/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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How climate change is muting nature’s symphony
3/08/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Nature Awards: science in shorts video competition
Simon Butler, Catriona Morrison & Claire Buchan
31/07/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media