April 2019
Two new bird species from the unique and understudied Sulawesi region
This blog was first published on #theBOUblog. Check it out at https://www.bou.org.uk/blog-oconnell-two-new-white-eye-species-sulawesi/ The Wallacea region has always been known to be home to many unique species, with birds of paradise, giant reptiles and marsupial versions of sloths found among its many islands! The region takes its name from Alfred Russel Wallace, who along with Darwin, developed […]
How to be a zoologist - Transition Year Week 2019
Zoology TY week is a programme of events put on for 24 transition year (4th year) students per year, drawn from schools across Ireland. Gaining a place is a competitive process, with 90 or so applications in each year so far. The winners get to experience what it's like to be a zoology undergraduate, participating […]
Undergrad Thesis Collection 2019
Final-year undergraduate students summarise their undergrad thesis projects in TCD Zoology and Botany.
Sisters in Science: Dr Liz Dobson
Continuing our Modern Women in Science series, Dr Annabel Smith writes about her sister and fellow scientist Dr Liz Dobson.