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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
We conduct groundbreaking research across the globe - from the Arctic Circle and tropical rainforests to Welsh landscapes. Our mission is to develop sustainable solutions that balance natural resource use with biodiversity and human well-being.
Research themes
- Biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration
- People and environmental change
- Sustainable geoscience
- One Health
Postgraduate Research
We welcome applications for postgraduate research in one of our areas of expertise. You can study full or part time, on campus or remotely.
Work with us
We’re passionate about working with partners to address real-world challenges. Our experts work with organisations of all sizes, and from all sectors, to develop new ideas, products and services that solve a specific problem. We help policy makers gather evidence to understand the needs and experiences of a sector or industry to better inform solutions.
Contact
Group Lead: Dr David Lee
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
Profiles
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Niamh Breslin
- Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science - Lecturer in Geospatial Science
- Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science, Earth, Ecology and Environment Research and Innovation Group
Person: Academic
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Anthony Caravaggi
- Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science - Lecturer in Conservation Biology
- Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science, Earth, Ecology and Environment Research and Innovation Group
Person: Academic
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Sandra Esteves
- Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science - Associate Dean: Research and Innovation
- Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science, Sustainable Environment Research Centre
- Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science, Earth, Ecology and Environment Research and Innovation Group
Person: Academic
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Wildlife management and conservation in a changing world
Caravaggi, A. (PI), Higgins, E. (CoI), Siegel, M. (CoI) & Seager, S. (CoI)
1/01/25 → …
Project: Research
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Wildlife bridges to reduce electrocutions and other road-related fatalities for mantled howler monkeys (Alouatta palliata) in Costa Rica
McKinney, T. (PI) & Layton, M. (CoI)
1/01/21 → …
Project: Research
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Unoccupied aerial vehicles as a tool to map lizard operative temperature in tropical environments
Higgins, E. (CoI), Algar, A. C. (CoI), Voyd, D. (CoI), Van der Heijden, G. (CoI), Brown, T. W. (CoI) & Owen, S. C. (CoI)
1/01/19 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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COMPARTMENTED REACTION VESSEL, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING A SUBSTRATE TO A PRODUCT
Esteves, S. (Inventor), Patterson, T. (Inventor) & Savvas, S. (Inventor), 13 Aug 2026, IPC No. C12M 1/107 (2006.01); C02F 11/04 (2006.01); C12M 1/00 (2006.01); C12M 3/04 (2006.01); C12P 5/02 (2006.01), United States Patent and Trademark Office, Patent No. US 20260233187 A1, 28 Jul 2025, Priority date 29 Feb 2024, Priority No. 19/151586Research output: Patent
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Development of a mixed microbial culture for robust high-throughput ex-situ thermophilic biomethanation
Gangappa, R., Savvas, S., Redhead, S., Patterson, T. & Esteves, S., 28 May 2026, In: Frontiers in Microbiology. 17, 14 p., 1840981.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Frenetic mock nest-building behaviour exhibited by an unpaired male Northern Wheatear in the absence of any females.
Beggs, I., Smith, J. & Lee, D., Apr 2026, In: British Birds. 119, p. 218 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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Spatial and temporal trends in western polecat road mortality in Wales
Barg, A. (Speaker), MacPherson, J. (Speaker) & Caravaggi, A. (Speaker)
14 Sept 2022 → 16 Sept 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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British – German Sustainable Energy Debate
Esteves, S. (Speaker)
9 Nov 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Circular Revolution 2021
Esteves, S. (Speaker)
20 Oct 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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Rapid Coronavirus test being developed in South Wales
Nieuwland, J., Roula, A. & Hayhurst, E.
2/10/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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University develops rapid Covid-19 test that 'could run hundreds of samples a day'
Nieuwland, J. & Hayhurst, E.
20/04/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Coronavirus: New COVID-19 test 'takes just 20 minutes and is weeks away'
Nieuwland, J. & Hayhurst, E.
20/04/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
Student theses
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Developing a place-centred approach to sustainable development solutions for Namatala Slum, Mbale Municipality, Uganda
Manana, M. (Author), Harris, T. (Supervisor), Jenkins, S. (Supervisor) & Bacwayo, K. (Supervisor), 2022Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Geothermal reservoir characterisation using automated mineralogy; implications for CO2 sequestration
Evans, D. (Author), Skilling, I. (Supervisor) & Pirrie, D. (Supervisor), 2022Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Gold mineralisation and mineral exploration within the Clogau mine, Dolgellau gold belt, N Wales
Kelliher, R. (Author), Pirrie, D. (Supervisor) & Skilling, I. (Supervisor), 2023Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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