Silwood Park Campus

We are Imperial's outdoor laboratory. A world-leading international centre for research and teaching in ecology, evolution, and conservation.

77 hectares of land Our outdoor laboratory
25 research groups Our research
Top 10 in UK for biological sciences REF 2021
Top university in UK for research REF 2021
Ranked No 1 university in Europe QS World University Rankings 2025
University of the year for graduate employment The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

Our people

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Apply for our MSc or PhD courses

We offer advanced taught courses in a wide range of subjects across the breadth of ecology, evolution and conservation.

We support research labs whose expertise helps us to deliver world-class Masters courses and conduct ground-breaking PhD research projects.

Science

Climate determines mating behaviour of birds around the world

A new study published in PLoS Biology reveals how sexual selection in birds varies geographically, often peaking at higher latitudes.

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Opportunities

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Apply for a Research Fellowship

Silwood is the ideal place to host your fellowship. We support applications across ecology, evolution and environmental sciences.