Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology - University of Kent

Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology - University of Kent
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Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology
Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology
The Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) is an internationally-renowned academic organisation based at the University of Kent.
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Founded in 1989, DICE sets itself apart from more traditionally-minded academic institutions...
Our teaching and research is designed to break down the barriers between the natural and social sciences and produce real-world impact. Our mission is to conserve biodiversity and the ecological processes that support ecosystems and people, by developing capacity and improving conservation management and policy through high-impact research.
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Our Recent Success
E3 Sharing Space for Nature
In 2024, we received £8.3 million for research on enhancing the role of conservation areas.
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1st in the UK for research outputs
In the most recent UK assessment, our work was ranked first in Geography and Environmental Studies
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Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship Scheme
We received £2.2 million in 2024 for PhD studentships, to train a new generation of conservationists.
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Queen's Anniversary Prize
In 2019, we were awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for "pioneering education and research".
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