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Understanding Humans

Meet 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 “Why 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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