We deliver world-leading research in evolutionary processes, ecology, AgriTech, and animal welfare. We develop innovative solutions to protect vulnerable ecosystems and promote social equity, collaborating with global partners to create lasting impact for natural environments and human societies.
At the Centre for Ecology, Evolution and the Environment (CEEE), we tackle the defining grand challenge of our time: coexistence. How can humans, wildlife, and the environments we share thrive together on a rapidly changing planet?
We conduct world-leading, curiosity-driven, and applied research to understand and provide innovative solutions to the most urgent issues facing natural ecosystems and human societies.
Our mission is to advance scientific knowledge while developing practical, real-world solutions. Our work spans evolutionary biology, ecology, animal welfare, aggrotech, and conservation – not just to protect the environment, but to actively promote social equity and inclusivity.
Our network of researchers as well as our four research groups create tangible, global impact:
From collaborating with local city councils on chalk stream restoration to advising on UN global treaties, we work closely with academic, industry, and community partners worldwide.
Together, we are shaping Sustainable Futures, promoting Health, Performance, and Wellbeing, and building Safe and Inclusive Communities.
Whether you're a prospective student, a fellow researcher, or an industry partner looking to collaborate, we invite you to join us.
We study and mitigate the effects of human-made pollutants – like microplastics, noise, and water contamination – while keeping social equity and marginalised communities at the heart of our solutions.
We predict how species shift in response to climate change, integrating biodiversity with geodiversity to protect vulnerable habitats.
We explore the wildlife-livestock-human interface, studying how wild and domestic animal welfare and healthy ecosystems directly impact human wellbeing.
We champion climate-resilient food production by advancing AgriTech, precision farming, and smart agricultural practices.
Professor of Ecology, Conservation and Environment
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Professor of Evolutionary Biology
Associate Professor
Professor in Smart Agriculture
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Associate Professor
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Associate Professor
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Senior Technician in Animal Behaviour
Research Fellow Biodiversity & Governance
Lecturer in Commercial Production (Fresh Produce)
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Senior Lecturer in Equine Behaviour and Nutrition
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Al-Razi, H., Maria, M., Rabbi, R.A., Shimu, M.S.A., Rahman, S., Sultana, R., Akbar, A., Hasan, M., Kabir, J., Chowdhury, M.R.K., Stawinoga, M., Nekaris K.A.I., 2026. A new home is a death trap: Reinforcement at a translocation release site leads to fatalities in an endangered primate species. Global Ecology and Conservation, p.e04072.
Blake, R. and Marlin, D., 2025. From Biomechanics to Welfare: Integrative Advances in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Animals, 15(18), p.2706.
Boots, B., Green, D.S., Olah-Kovacs, B., De Falco, F. and Lupo, E., 2023. Physical and chemical effects of conventional microplastic glitter versus alternative glitter particles on a freshwater plant (Lemnaceae: Lemna minor). Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 263, p.115291.
Dunn, J.C., Herbst, C.T., Elemans, C.P. and Fitch, W.T., 2026. Constraint and convergence in the evolution of vertebrate sound production. Trends in Ecology & Evolution.
Kershenbaum, A., Akçay, Ç., Babu‐Saheer, L., Barnhill, A., Best, P., Cauzinille, J., Clink, D., Dassow, A., Dufourq, E., Growcott, J. and Markham, A., 2025. Automatic detection for bioacoustic research: a practical guide from and for biologists and computer scientists. Biological Reviews, 100(2), pp.620-646.
Kok, A., Berkhout, B.W., Carlson, N.V., Evans, N.P., Khan, N., Potvin, D.A., Radford, A.N., Sebire, M., Shafiei Sabet, S., Shannon, G. and Wascher, C.A., 2023. How chronic anthropogenic noise can affect wildlife communities. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 11, p.1130075.
Muir, J., Herbst, C.T., Hawes, J.E., O’Mahoney, T. and Dunn, J.C., 2025. Nonlinear phenomena in mammalian vocal communication: an introduction and scoping review. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 380(1923), p.20240017.
Oh, S. and Lu, C., 2023. Vertical farming-smart urban agriculture for enhancing resilience and sustainability in food security. The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, 98(2), pp.133-140.
At ARU, we offer postgraduate courses focusing on aspects of conservation, sustainability and animal welfare. Visit the course pages to find out more, or book your place at a postgraduate open event.