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.
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Why Bristol: academic insights
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Research highlights
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News
- Global study shows how marine species respond as oceans warm 27 March 2020
- Emerald botanical jewels emerge in Bristol 11 March 2020
- Tropical forests’ carbon sink is already rapidly weakening 5 March 2020
Events
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Workshops in Ecology and Behaviour: Dr Alexander Piel - Liverpool John Moores University
21 April 2020, 4.00 PM
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Workshops in Ecology and Behaviour: Professor Mark Schwartz - UC Davis
28 April 2020, 4.00 PM
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Workshops in Ecology and Behaviour: Professor Sharon Strauss - UC Davis
5 May 2020, 4.00 PM