The evolutionary genomics of life-history adaptations and disease susceptibility in pinnipeds Theme(s): Evolution, palaeontology and biotic change, Physiology, development and ecological genetics Primary Supervisor: Dr Simon Goodman <s.j.goodman@leeds.ac.uk> Institution: University of Leeds (School of Biology)
Reconciling lethal control of an iconic native species (red deer Cervus elaphus) with nature conservation within a multiple-use landscape Theme(s): Applied ecology, ecosystem services and conservation Primary Supervisor: Dr Alastair Ward <a.i.ward@hull.ac.uk> Institution: University of Hull (Department of Biological and Marine Sciences)
Nutrigenomics and the resilience of bees in a changing climate Theme(s): Applied ecology, ecosystem services and conservation, Climate, Physiology, development and ecological genetics, Population, community and behavioural ecology Primary Supervisor: Dr James Gilbert <james.gilbert@hull.ac.uk> Institution: University of Hull (Department of Biological and Marine Sciences)
Regional investigation of extinction-recovery patterns during the Toarcian (Lower Jurassic) hyperthermal event Theme(s): Earth Processes, Palaeoenvironments and palaeontology Primary Supervisor: Dr Crispin Little <earctsl@leeds.ac.uk> Institution: University of Leeds (School of Earth and Environment)
Exploring the potential of dynamic protected areas on land and sea to protect biodiversity now and in the future Theme(s): Applied ecology, ecosystem services and conservation Primary Supervisor: David Williams <d.r.williams@leeds.ac.uk> Institution: University of Leeds (School of Earth and Environment)
How do animals adapt to stressful environments? Consequences for species interactions and extinction risk Theme(s): Living World, Physiology, development and ecological genetics, Population, community and behavioural ecology Primary Supervisor: Steven Sait <s.m.sait@leeds.ac.uk> Institution: University of Leeds (School of Biology)
The socio-ecology of keeping Britain tidy: biodiversity conservation and the aesthetics of unruly landscapes Theme(s): Applied ecology, ecosystem services and conservation Primary Supervisor: Dr George Holmes <G.Holmes@leeds.ac.uk> Institution: University of Leeds (Sustainability Research Institute, School of Earth and Environment)