Research
Newcastle University established the Centre for Behaviour and Evolution (CBE) in 2007 to recognise the strength in behavioural research across the university, particlularly in the School of Biology and the Institute of Neuroscience. Our research uses a range of techniques and facilities (e.g. laboratory and field-based studies, mathematical modelling and simulations, and questionnaires) to study key evolutionary ideas in behaviour. Our main research programmes lie in the following four areas:
- Animal Welfare
- Behaviour, Ecology & Conservation
- Brain, Cognition & Behaviour
- Evolution of Human Behaviour
However, we have additional strength through our collaborations, that allow us to integrate ideas and techniques form different disciplines to address novel problems. We have regular Weekly Research Meetings to promote further collaborations and exchange of ideas.
Since forming the Centre, we have already been successful in attracting large-scale funding, and have recently secured BBSRC funding for new joint climate-controlled laboratories for behavioural and physiological studies. If you are interested in joining our research team, please see our Opportunities page.
