Discovering biodiversity. Developing scientific capacity. Conserving nature
 

For almost a century, the Harrison Institute has worked with scientists and communities across Africa and Asia to discover biodiversity, strengthen scientific expertise and turn research into practical conservation.

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We believe biodiversity is best conserved when the scientists and communities who live alongside it have the opportunity to study, understand and protect it.

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​That belief shapes everything we do. We combine scientific research, long-term mentoring and international collaboration to strengthen local leadership for conservation in biodiversity-rich but under-studied regions.

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Following almost a century in Sevenoaks, Kent, the Harrison Institute is now based at the University of Exeter's Penryn Campus in Cornwall, continuing its long-standing international partnerships, research programmes, and conservation initiatives.