Our research

Zoology is the study of the form and function of animals in the broadest senses
of those words. It considers the many roles of animals within the natural
world. The department has a diverse array of active researchers addressing a
wide range of modern Zoological questions. Our research can be broadly
separated into organismal biology and molecular/cellular biology. Our
investigation of these subjects uses innovative techniques and methodologies
such as immunology, stable isotopes, genetics, analytical chemistry, proteomics
and numerical computation. In particular, our strengths lie in ecosystem ecology
& biodiversity, evolution of behaviour and developmental biology.

We currently house 9 principal investigators, a host of postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers and are supported by a team of skilled technical staff. Much of our research is collaborative and we continue to maintain productive links with both academic and non-academic institutions at home and abroad.