Brain drawings by primary school children

Our work

We're involved in public engagement, citizen science and education projects with primates of all ages.

We work with a wonderful network of collaborators, partners and funders to realise our mission of helping humans understand how we fit into the global ecosystem.

Projects

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Ice Cube

How can we create a sustainable world?

This ambitious project will transform schoolchildren in West Africa and the UK into citizen scientists. With the help of primatologists and experiential educators they will explore issues of biodiversity, conservation and how to create positive environmental change.

2022-

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Hand to Mouth

Comparative research into primate tool use

Me, Human scientists are at Port Lympne working with gorillas to understand tool use in the great apes.

The research will tell us more about the similarities and differences between us and our primate cousins.

2020—

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SOFAR

Supportingoutstanding female academics and researchers

SOFAR helps women navigate science careers in academia or industry.

Members provide mentorship to women at any stage of their careers whilst receiving mentorship themselves from within the Network.

2021—

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GRASP the LOOP

Give Respect And Seek to Protect • Life On Our Planet

A unique educational collaboration between British and Liberian schools, RESERVA Youth Land Trust, Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue & Protection Sanctuary and wild chimpanzee expert Professor Ben Garrod.

2020—2021

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Psyched!

An interactive science evening about how our ancient brains cope in the modern world

This fun cabaret in London's Covent Garden gave an insider's look at how evolution and development affect the way you think, feel and behave.

2019-

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Live Science

Science Museum, London

How does your divided brain affect the way you move and think?

A Science Museum experiment to explore how 500 million year-old brain traits still underpin your most human behaviours – like recognising faces and generating speech.

1 July – 30 September 2019

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