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
- Scientists 'must be allowed to cry' about destruction of nature 11 October 2019
- Botanic gardens could help mitigate against climate change and biodiversity loss 3 October 2019
- Hidden danger from pet dogs in Africa 9 September 2019
Events
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Workshops in Ecology and Behaviour: Prof. Tamra Mendelson
17 October 2019, 4.00 PM
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Research Seminar: Professor Andreas Hejnol - SARS/University of Bergen
21 October 2019, 1.00 PM
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Workshops in Ecology and Behaviour: Prof. Amanda Melin
22 October 2019, 4.00 PM