Research group

Ecology and Evolution

Reddish butterfly on yellow flower surrounded by green.

Our research focuses on adaptations to changing environments, including the responses of organisms to stress factors brought about by environmental change at physiological, population and community levels.

About

We are addressing current and future issues of global significance such as:

  • adaptations to changing environments 
  • sustainable use of natural resources including energy 
  • food and water security
  • biodiversity conservation 

 
Our research works across a variety of scales: 

  • from molecules to whole organisms 
  • populations
  • communities
  • landscapes 

 
We use and combine expertise from: 

  • ecological and evolutionary processes
  • conservation science
  • genetics
  • modern analytical approaches for big data 

Research highlights

People, projects and publications

People

Mr Tim Sykes BA (Hons). CEnv MCIEEM

Research interests

  • -  chalk stream winterbournes / temporary rivers
  • -  relational and intrinsic values
  • -  participatory methods
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Dr Veronica Zamora-Gutierrez

Lecturer in Ecology

Research interests

  • Biodiversity
  • Global Change and Conservation
  • Ecosystem Services

Accepting applications from PhD students

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Dr William King

Lecturer in Plant-Microbe Interactions

Research interests

  • Root microbiome
  • Microbial interactions
  • Microbiome manipulation

Accepting applications from PhD students

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I am interested in the interplay between ecological and evolutionary processes, specifically in the interaction between insects and their parasites or pathogens.
Principal Teaching Fellow