Danielle Schreve

Professor Danielle Schreve holds the Heather Corrie Chair in Environmental Change at the University of Bristol. With a background in physical geography, palaeontology, and archaeology, she is a palaeoecologist and biogeographer specializing in Quaternary mammals.

Her research focuses on the evolution, extinction, dietary flexibility, and species/community responses of mammals to climate and environmental changes. Her research links palaeoecology with modern conservation initiatives, such as rewilding, for example identifying source populations for reintroduction, informing habitat suitability models and examining ecological resilience through time.

Before joining the University of Bristol, Professor Schreve was working at the Centre for Quaternary Science in the Department of Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London. She has held positions as a Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Research Fellow, Lecturer, Reader, and Professor of Quaternary Science.

In addition to her academic roles, Professor Schreve has served as Principal Specialist for the Ancient Human Occupation of Britain projects, aiming to document early human populations in Britain and adjacent regions. She has also been the President of the Geologists’ Association and Vice-President of the British Quaternary Research Association, demonstrating her commitment to public science communication.

Beyond her professional achievements, Professor Schreve is an advocate for blending art and science, enjoys outdoor activities, and is an avid fossil enthusiast.