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The Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity brings together researchers from disciplines and departments across the University of York's three faculties and from partner organisations in Australia, Canada and Scotland.
Through collaborative, interdisciplinary working our researchers aim to develop an improved understanding of biodiversity gains, as well as losses, and inform and influence how society responds to these changes.
Contact us
Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity
lcab-enquiries@york.ac.uk
@AnthropoceneBio
The Directorate, supported by the Research Strategy Group, lead on Centre development to ensure we meet our aims of delivering interdisciplinary, novel research into Anthropocene biodiversity.
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Professor Chris Thomas, Director Biology, University of York |
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Professor Kate Pickett, Associate Director Health Sciences, University of York |
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Professor Mark Jenner, Associate Director History, University of York |
Along with the Directorate the following researchers form our Research Strategy Group, which oversees development and progress of the research programmes.
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Dr Maria Azeredo de Dornelas Biology, University of St Andrews |
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Professor Robert Costanza Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University |
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Dr Kanchon Dasmahapatra Biology, University of York |
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Dr Alison Dyke Stockholm Environment Institute, University of York Read Alison's profile |
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Professor Jean Grugel Politics, University of York |
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Professor Jane Hill Biology, University of York |
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Professor Ida Kubiszewski Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University |
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Professor Nicky Milner Archaeology, University of York |
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Professor Helen Smith English and Related Literature, University of York |
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Professor Susan Stepney Computer Science, University of York |
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Professor Lindsay Stringer Environment and Geography |
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Professor Matthew Thomas York Environmental Sustainability Institute, University of York |
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Dr Chris West Stockholm Environment Institute, University of York |
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Professor Mark Vellend Biology, Université de Sherbrooke |
The External Advisory Group will provide annual, independent feedback and advice, from a wide range of perspectives, on research activity.
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Professor Sue Hartley (Chair) Vice-President for Research, University of Sheffield |
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Nnimmo Bassey Director, Health of Mother Earth Foundation |
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Professor Mike Hulme Geography, University of Cambridge |
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Professor Melissa Leach Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex |
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Professor Harriet Ritvo History, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Our postdoctoral researchers conduct innovative transdisciplinary research in a wide range of areas relevant to the Centre's goals, working both on individual and collaborative projects.
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Dr Sarah Bezan Perceptions of Biodiversity Change |
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Dr Tadhg Carroll Accumulation of Biodiversity in Anthropocene Environments |
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Dr Katie Davis Evolution of Biodiversity |
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Dr Brennen Fagan Mathematics of Biodiversity Change |
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Dr Jack Hatfield Data Analyst |
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Dr Tabitha Kabora Archaeological and Geographical History of Biodiversity Change |
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Dr Harrie Neal Attitudes to Biological Purity |
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Dr Michael Stratigos History of Power, People and Nature |
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Dr Caroline Ward Impact of Socioeconomic Inequality on the Environment |
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Dr Anna Woodhead Ecosystem Service Changes |
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Jonathan Gordon Development of Anthropocene biodiversity |
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Louisa Mamalis Landscapes for the conservation |
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Melissa Minter Buffering climate-driven extinctions in montane |
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Alexander Payne Evolutionary acceleration in the Anthropocene |
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Joshua Sammy The dynamics of insect biodiversity |
We will draw on the knowledge and expertise of University of York associates whose research areas dovetail with the work of the Centre. Any academic working on a complementary area is welcome to become an associate of the Centre.
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Dr Colin Beale Biology |
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Professor Neil Carter Politics |
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Dr Sabine Clarke History |
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Professor Helen Cowie History |
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Professor Calvin Dytham Biology |
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Professor Jonathan Finch Archaeology |
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Dr Daniel Franks Computer Science |
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Dr Richard Friend Environment and Geography |
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Professor Stephen Holland Philosophy |
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Professor Jeff Jia Management |
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Dr Jasper Kenter Environment and Geography |
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Dr Inês Martins University of St Andrews |
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Dr Cade McCall Psychology |
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Dr David Orton Archaeology |
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Dr Rachel Pateman Stockholm Environment Institute Read Rachel's profile |
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Dr Jon Pitchford Mathematics |
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Dr Phil Platts Environment and Geography |
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Dr Darren Reed Sociology |
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Dr Amanda Rees Sociology |
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Dr Chris Renwick History |
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Dr Indrajit Roy Politics |
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Dr Katherine Selby Environment and Geography |
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Dr Freya Sierhuis English and Related Literature |
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Dr Daryl Stump Archaeology, Environment and Geography |
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Dr Julia Touza-Montero Environment and Geography |
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Dr Kevin Walsh Archaeology |
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Dr Lizzie Wandrag Biology |
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Dr Sarah West Stockholm Environment Institute Read Sarah's profile |
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Professor Piran White Environment and Geography |
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Dr Jamie Wood Mathematics |
Contact us
Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity
lcab-enquiries@york.ac.uk
@AnthropoceneBio