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1. Archaeology: Exploring the human past

   Explore why Archaeology is an important area of focus for staff at the Research Centre in Evolutionary Anthropology and Palaeoecology.

2. 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.

3. Environment and sustainability

   At the Public Health Institute we provide advice to policymakers in consideration of the relationship between the environment and public health. Projects include: the use of parks, climate change, economic benefits of green infrastructure and evaluation of green projects for the community.

4. 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.

5. Human Identification Network

   The Human Identification Network specialises in the identification of living and deceased humans through biometrics, behavioural patterns, genomics, bioanthropology, trace elements and craniofacial anthropology.

6. International Law and Human Rights

   International Law and Human Rights

7. Novel and Bio-based Materials

   The Novel and Bio-Based Materials Research Group are involved in civil engineering and infrastructure construction materials, sustainable pavement engineering and asphalt technology, cement and concrete research, ceramic materials and more. Find out more about our projects, collaborations and members of the group.

8. Brain and Behaviour Research Group

   In the Brain and Behaviour Research Group within RISES, we study human motor behaviour from the neural level through to perception and cognition. Our two main areas of research are sensorimotor neuroscience and expert performance and learning.

9. Healthy Muscle Ageing Conference (HMAC) report

   Healthy Muscle Ageing Conference (HMAC) report

10. Exercise Metabolism and Adaptation Research Group

    The Exercise Metabolism and Adaptation Research Group within RISES are involved in health, wellbeing, recovery and sporting performance. Our research into exercise metabolism and adaptation is applicable to the design of interventions that improve human health.