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Understanding Humans

with our BSc in Anthropology or our new BSc in Human Biology and Behaviour

Exploring Representation in Geography

Learning about Women's representation in the discipline at the Royal Geographical Society.

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Dr Jake Bicknell delivers TEDx talk

Watch β€œWhy it's time to protect our precious planet”

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What a gorilla’s hand tells us about our evolution

Dr Christopher Dunmore’s study of primate bones sheds light on ancient human movement

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