Overview

We investigate the proximate mechanisms underlying behaviour, usually from an evolutionary and/or comparative perspective.

Our joint approach is to understand the evolution of cognition, as well as the endocrinological and neural mechanisms that underlie behaviour.

For this work, we have dedicated behavioural laboratories and electrophysiological, molecular biological and anatomical facilities at our disposal.

Areas of interest

Our interest areas include:

• 3D vision
• olfaction
• taste
• learning and memory
• decision-making
• social learning

Species studies

We study an exceptionally wide range of systems, from locusts, mantids and honey bees, to birds, monkeys, apes and humans.

We have a number of comparative projects that span several species.

Staff

The following members of staff work within the Brain, Cognition and Behaviour research theme.