Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

We're driven by our curiosity to understand how the natural world has evolved and operates.

Image of a flying long tailed tit — Long-tailed tit, photographed by Billy Clapham during his Masters research project with Professor Ben Hatchwell on the wild study population in the Rivelin Valley, Sheffield

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Together we work to answer fundamental questions in ecology, conservation, and evolutionary biology, addressing key global challenges facing biodiversity and humankind.

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Image: Heliconius erato cyrbia butterfly that has iridescent blue colour produced by scale nanostructures

Uncovering the secrets of biological nano-structures

Funded by the Leverhulme Trust this project aims to understand the fundamental processes behind the formation of intricate nanostructures found in nature, paving the way for advancements in applied science and technology.

Family first: scientists reveal long-tailed tits' remarkable family bonds

Forget fleeting friendships – the social secrets of the long-tailed tit has revealed an extraordinary level of family commitment even during migratory journeys.