Research
The global impact of our research is recognised by all major ratings, including the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. Studies into everything from wheat genomics to vision ecology and animal behaviour attract support from worldwide funders, including BBSRC, NERC, Marie Curie and the EU.
Teaching and assessment
Our degree programmes are flexible, and all students complete field courses or laboratory workshops and independent research projects chosen from a wide range of options.
Why Bristol: student insights
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Why Bristol: academic insights
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Life Sciences Building 360° tour
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Research highlights
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News
- Resilience of vertebrate animals in rapid decline due to manmade threats, study finds 18 November 2021
- Flowering plants: an evolution revolution 17 November 2021
- Rapidly evolving species more likely to go extinct, study suggests 10 November 2021
Events
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Research Seminar: Dr Jolyon Troscianko - University of Exeter
29 November 2021, 1.00 PM
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WEB Seminar: Dr. Njal Rollinson - University of Toronto
30 November 2021, 4.00 PM
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Research Seminar
6 December 2021, 1.00 PM