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1. The emerging public health issue of Image and Performance drug use

   The Public Health Institute is involved in some important research. Read our case studies to gain a good summary of the type of projects we're engaged in.

2. Contexts of human evolution

   Research within the Contexts of Human Evolution Group involves archaeological, palaeontological and environmental analyses of human evolution. Our research focuses on mammalian evolution, hominin behaviour and ecology, and patterns of faunal and floral distribution. Discover our research areas and current projects, facilities, collaborations, publications and people.

3. Forensic anthropology

   The Forensic anthropology group is committed to the development of protocols and guidelines to increase the reliability of the recovery, documentation and analysis of human remains. We provide casework consultancy for forensic anthropological analysis, facial approximation and mass grave excavation. Find out about our work by viewing our publications, collaborations, research areas and people.

4. Human variation and adaptability

   Through the fields of palaeoanthropology, bioarchaeology, palaeogenetics, evolutionary genetics and human biology - we study human variation. Discover more about human variation and adaptability, the projects we are currently working on, read our papers, and meet the researchers.

5. Social behaviour, ecology and conservation

   Our interest lies in the evolution of animal societies and the interactions that occur within these societies and their link to emotion, cognition and communication. We primarily study primates (including humans) but also other species including birds. Find out more about the Social Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation Research Group's work, collaborations, publications and meet the research team.

6. PhD seminars

   Find out more information about our PhD seminars.

7. Join the Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement panel

   Find out more information about becoming a member of the Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement Panel.

8. Face Lab

   Face Lab focuses on the digital creative agenda. Specifically, Face Lab explores faces and art-science applications.

9. Early modern studies

   Explore early modern studies within the Research Institute of English and Cultural History.

10. Contemporary literature

    Find out more about contemporary literature research within the Research Institue of English and Cultural History.