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Researchers in Deep Time Ecology Group have revealed rapid growth in the first animal apex predators

13 November 2023

In a study published this week in National Science Review, led by Dr Yu Wu, a visiting researcher in the Zoology Department, and Dr Stephen Pates, a Herchel Smith Postdoctoral Fellow, the growth dynamics of a Cambrian predator were quantified for the first time. amplectobeluaimages.png The rapid diversification of animals...

New research from the Spottiswoode Group has uncovered the different tactics birds use to get a meal when cooperating with humans

8 November 2023

Individuals can create value ('produce'), or freeload from others ('scrounge'). These tactic decisions impact ecology, evolution, and economics. Researchers from the Department of Zoology studied these tactics in greater honeyguides birds. These birds can either lead people to bees' nests and eat leftover beeswax after the...

A new study by members of the Insect Ecology Group and published in Ecology & Evolution has found that butterflies may be most vulnerable to climate change as larvae.

19 October 2023

Insects are vulnerable to climate change, as they rely on their environment to regulate their body temperature. Insects also play a vital role in many different ecosystem services, many of which are relevant to human society, such as pollinating our crops. It is therefore critical that we understand how insects will...

Welcoming Professor Rebecca Kilner FRS as new Head of Department

2 October 2023

The Department of Zoology is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Rebecca Kilner FRS as the new Head of Department. She takes over from Professor Howard Baylis who has held the post for the last 7 years. Rebecca Kilner was appointed 1866 Professor of Zoology in June 2023. Rebecca’s research investigates how...

New Independent Research Fellowship Scheme

19 September 2023

Wild Hope – New TV Series available on YouTube

4 September 2023

A new series of TV programmes, aimed at inspiring audiences with positive stories about protecting our planet from biodiversity loss and climate change, is available to view on the PBS YouTube channel. The series was inspired by the work of Professor Andrew Balmford and his book Wild Hope. Each half-hour episode looks at...

Departmental Seminar Day 2023

12 July 2023

This year’s Departmental Seminar Day saw the department come together at St John’s College for its annual gathering to showcase its research on 4 July 2023. Short talks were given from across the broad range of subjects currently researched in the department. The talks provide an opportunity for researchers, from all...

New evidence into how cells organise themselves when forming a tissue

20 June 2023

Planar cell polarity: intracellular asymmetry and supracellular gradients of Frizzled To build an animal, cells need information telling them which parts to build, and how to place and orient those parts. One prevailing theory is that tissues make concentration gradients of molecules and individual cells can then determine...

Academic Promotion to Professor

15 June 2023

We are absolutely delighted to congratulate Lynn Dicks, Matthias Landgraf, Tim Weil, and Daniel Field for their promotions to Professor. The promotion recognises their fantastic contributions to the Zoology Department, School and University. lynn_dicks.jpg Lynn Dicks joined the department of Zoology in 2009 as a...

Congratulations to Professor Rebecca Kilner, FRS on being elected to the 1866 Professorship of Zoology

17 May 2023

We are absolutely delighted to congratulate Professor Rebecca Kilner FRS on being elected to the 1866 Professorship of Zoology. On hearing of her election Rebecca Kilner said: " It’s a huge privilege to be elected to the Professorship of Zoology (1866). What an honour and challenge to follow in the footsteps of the nine...

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Researchers in Deep Time Ecology Group have revealed rapid growth in the first animal apex predators

New research from the Spottiswoode Group has uncovered the different tactics birds use to get a meal when cooperating with humans

A new study by members of the Insect Ecology Group and published in Ecology & Evolution has found that butterflies may be most vulnerable to climate change as larvae.

Welcoming Professor Rebecca Kilner FRS as new Head of Department

New Independent Research Fellowship Scheme

Wild Hope – New TV Series available on YouTube

Departmental Seminar Day 2023

New evidence into how cells organise themselves when forming a tissue

Academic Promotion to Professor

Congratulations to Professor Rebecca Kilner, FRS on being elected to the 1866 Professorship of Zoology

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