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Welcome to The A.P. Leventis Ornithological Research Institute (APLORI)


Centre of Excellence in Ornithological Training & Research

University of Jos.


Our main purpose is capacity building, and we do this primarily by running a Masters Degree in Conservation Biology. Although we grant degrees through the University of Jos, we are an autonomous research institute answering directly to the Vice-Chancellor of the University. Our degree is European standard with teaching from invited international academics and staff of University of Jos, exams moderated by staff of the St Andrews University, and external examiners from international universities such as Edinburgh, Ghent, Groningen and Oxford. APLORI is directed by Dr Adams A. Chaskda. Adams gained his PhD in Conservation Biology at the University of Cape Town, South Africa and has been active in ornithological research for the past 15 years.

   About us       
    • 20 years of Capacity Building for Ornithology and Conservation Science in West Africa

    • APLORI has two core functions. One is Capacity Building for conservation in West Africa, and the second is to facilitate fundamental biological research based in West Africa

    • Relatively little ecological field research is carried out in West Africa because of lack of infrastructure and logistical difficulties. APLORI aims to help address these issues by providing a well-run field station where it is possible to carry out research relatively easily in a tropical savannah environment.

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Recent News

Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest news and activities of the A.P. Leventis Ornithological Research Institute. Read our conservation news and find out how we’re working to protect our natural world

  • THE CENTRE FOR SPECIES SURVIVAL NIGERIA, A.P. LEVENTIS ORNITHOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (APLORI), CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE, HAS RECEIVED THE REVERSE THE RED ACCELERATOR AWARD AT THE 2025 IUCN WORLD CONSERVATION CONGRESS

    THE CENTRE FOR SPECIES SURVIVAL NIGERIA, A.P. LEVENTIS ORNITHOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (APLORI), CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE, HAS RECEIVED THE REVERSE THE RED ACCELERATOR AWARD AT THE 2025 IUCN WORLD CONSERVATION CONGRESS

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    12 days ago

  • APLORI RESEARCHER, PANSHAK SOLOMON KUMDET, WINS 2025 GBIF GRADUATE RESEARCHERS AWARD

    APLORI RESEARCHER, PANSHAK SOLOMON KUMDET, WINS 2025 GBIF GRADUATE RESEARCHERS AWARD

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    12 days ago

  • WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY.

    WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY.

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    14 days ago

  • APLORI'S NEWSLETTER VOL.11

    APLORI'S NEWSLETTER VOL.11

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    18 days ago

  • INTERNATIONAL VULTURE AWARENESS DAY-IUCNCSS DATA SPEAKS

    INTERNATIONAL VULTURE AWARENESS DAY-IUCNCSS DATA SPEAKS

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    2 months ago

  • INTERNATIONAL VULTURE AWARENESS DAY

    INTERNATIONAL VULTURE AWARENESS DAY

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    2 months ago

  • CALL FOR APPLICATIONS — AMPHIBIAN CONSERVATION WORKSHOP

    CALL FOR APPLICATIONS — AMPHIBIAN CONSERVATION WORKSHOP

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    2 months ago

  • APLORI CELEBRATES WORLD RANGERS DAY 2025.

    APLORI CELEBRATES WORLD RANGERS DAY 2025.

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    Nanlep Kumle

    3 months ago

  • APLORI is positioned to build the conservation workforce.

    APLORI is positioned to build the conservation workforce.

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    Nanlep Kumle

    3 months ago