BERG February 2022

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20 discussions

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

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CFP International Conference on Animal-Computer Interaction

by Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas

Please forward on to interested parties! I thought this might be of interest to those working with animals and tech with the conference being close-ish by :). Warmth, Ilyena ---------------- International Conference on Animal-Computer Interaction ACI'22 – General CFP Website: https://www.aciconf.org/aci2022 <https://www.aciconf.org/aci2022> Date & Location: 5-8 December 2022, hosted by Northumbria University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. ACI2022 is the leading conference in animal computing. For ACI2022, the conference's ninth edition, we invite a wide range of contributions that can share and discuss work and topics related to the research and design of computing-enabled and interactive technology for animals and foster the development of ACI as a discipline. Submissions will be peer-reviewed, and accepted submissions are included in the ACI2022 Conference Proceedings. The publications include accepted research papers, workshop proposals, emerging work and doctoral consortium submissions. This year's conference theme is Defining Tomorrow. The theme acknowledges the rapid growth in technology for animals with new products coming onto the market, normalising the use of technology in many human-animal relationships, and asks: where should we go next? Submission Tracks and deadlines: Research papers (abstracts 19 May 2022, complete submissions 26 May 2022) Workshop proposals (19 May 2022) Emerging Work (11 August 2022) Doctoral consortium tracks (18 August 2022) Enquiries on submissions can be addressed to the Program Chairs: Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas <mailto:ilyena.hirskyj-douglas@glasgow.ac.uk> and David L. Roberts. <mailto:robertsd@csc.ncsu.edu>

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SPRG 2022: 2nd - 4th September

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Dear all If you are a primatologist here in Scotland, the Scottish Primate Research Group meeting will be held from 2nd - 4th September 2022 (after several postponements), at the Burn, near Edzell. The SPRG webpage is here: https://scottishprimate.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/ If you did not receive the message below but feel you should be part of the SPRG, please e-mail Manon (ms397(a)st-andrews.ac.uk) to request you are added. Thanks, Hannah ________________________________ Hi Everyone, We're very sorry to announce that once again we've had to postpone the SPRG meeting at The Burn due to the ongoing pandemic and not enough interest/people comfortable with attending the scheduled April meeting. We thank everyone who took the time to fill out the survey which helped us make this difficult decision. The good news is that we've managed to book new dates at The Burn for 2nd - 4th September 2022. We really hope we won't have to postpone again, and we ask that in the meantime you all spread the word to colleagues and lab members. Due to the long time since our last SPRG meeting, we are afraid the e-mail list is not really up to date. If you would like to change your e-mail address or add new lab members, please do so by e-mailing Manon (ms397(a)st-andrews.ac.uk). Thank you for your understanding and patience, and we hope to see you later this year. Please forward on details of SPRG and the Burn to anyone that you think might be interested - it would be great to get a good turnout for our September reunion! Best wishes, Emma, Manon, and Lara SPRG website: https://scottishprimate.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscottishp…> ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2020 UK Sports University of the Year 2020 (Times Higher Good University Guide) The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159. ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2020 UK Sports University of the Year 2020 (Times Higher Good University Guide) The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.

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BERG seminar today, 16:00

by Pawel Fedurek

Dear BERGers, A quick reminder that today Dr Derry Taylor (University of Neuchatel) is giving a talk about his project on the ontogeny of chimpanzee call production (please see abstract attached). See you later! The link to the meeting, as well as a list of the forthcoming speakers, are below this email. Best wishes, Pawel Link to the meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmee…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.mic…> Spring semester speakers: Date Time Speaker Affiliation Seminar title 23/02/2022 16:00 Derry Taylor University of Neuchatel The ontogeny of chimpanzee call production and acoustics 02/03/2022 MID SEMESTER BREAK 09/03/2022 16:00 Roxanne Hawkins UWS TBC 16/03/2022 16:00 Harmonie Klein Max-Planck-Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology TBC, Loango chimpanzees 23/03/2022 16:00 Alexander Weiss University of Edinburgh TBC 30/03/2002 16:00 Kris Sabbi Tufts University TBC, the ontogeny of aggressive behaviour in chimpanzees 06/04/2022 16:00 Stuart Watson University of Zurich TBC, animal social learning 13/04/2022 16:00 Bruce Rawlings Durham University TBC, cumulative culture 20/04/2022 16:00 Gema Martin-Ordas University of Stirling TBC, reporting p values in primate tool use research 27/04/2022 16:00 André Pereira University of Exeter TBC 04/05/2022 16:00 Laura Lewis Harvard University TBC, bonobo cognition 11/05/2022 16:00 TBC 18/05/2022 16:00 Sabrina Brando University of Stirling TBC ------------------------------- Dr Pawel Fedurek (he/his) Lecturer in Psychology Behaviour and Evolution Research Group (BERG) Division of Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Stirling Stirling, FK9 4LA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0)1786 467844<tel:+441786467844> Twitter: @fedurekp<https://twitter.com/fedurekp> @BERG_Stirling<https://twitter.com/BERG_Stirling> Staff page<https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/1080868> | BERG page<https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/faculties/natural-sciences/our-research/resear…> I aim to reply within 3 working days (my working days are between Monday and Friday). ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2020 UK Sports University of the Year 2020 (Times Higher Good University Guide) The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.

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Fw: Chester Zoo - Animal Husbandry and Botany & Horticulture Voluntary Work Placements

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Again, possibly of interest to somebody.... Hannah M. Buchanan-Smith Professor, Behaviour and Evolution Research Group (BERG) Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Stirling Stirling, FK9 4LA Scotland E-mail: h.m.buchanan-smith(a)stir.ac.uk<mailto:h.m.buchanan-smith@stir.ac.uk> Home page: <https://rms.stir.ac.uk/converis-stirling/person/11925> https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/257464 http://marmosetcare.com/ Animal Welfare 24/7 across the lifespan<https://animalconcepts.mykajabi.com/247approachtopromotingoptimalwelfarefor…> https://nc3rs.org.uk/housing-and-husbandry-dogs ________________________________ From: Jennifer McDermott <j.mcdermott(a)chesterzoo.org> Sent: 14 February 2022 14:00 Subject: Chester Zoo - Animal Husbandry and Botany & Horticulture Voluntary Work Placements CAUTION: This email originated from outside University of Stirling. Do not follow links or open attachments if you doubt the authenticity of the sender or the content. ________________________________ Hi, Please find attached the adverts for our Animal Husbandry and Botany & Horticulture 12 month Voluntary Work Placements, commencing in September 2022 at the North of England Zoological Society (Chester Zoo). To apply for either of these placements, interested students should visit - MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "www.jobtrain.co.uk" claiming to be Chester Zoo | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career (jobtrain.co.uk)<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobtr…> Please note: The closing date will be 13 March 2022. Please make any interested students aware of this. These placements offer students the opportunity to gain both practical experience working alongside experienced Zoo Keepers/Horticulturists & Botanists within a unique scientific/conservation environment, and also a programme of theoretical workshops covering a wide range of zoo management issues. It is important to note that despite the duration of these placements, they are entirely voluntary, so students must have organised financial provision prior to undertaking this year. I would be grateful if you would make the attached adverts available to all relevant students. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Many thanks Jen Jennifer McDermott Head of People & Culture 01244 389476<tel:01244%20389476> 07973665944<tel:07973665944> www.chesterzoo.org [Discover Something New at Chester Zoo]<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chest…> Cedar House, Caughall Road, Upton by Chester, Chester CH2 1LH 01244 380280. Chester Zoo is a registered conservation and education charity. Our charity number is 306077. [Facebook]<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> [Twitter]<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> [Youtube]<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtu…> [Instagram]<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insta…> ________________________________ This electronic message contains information which may be privileged or confidential. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual(s) or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this electronic message in error, please notify us by telephone or e-mail immediately and delete it from your system. Activity and use of our e-mail system is monitored to secure its effective operation and for other lawful business purposes. Communications using this system will also be monitored and may be recorded to secure effective operation and for other lawful business purposes. Internet e-mails are not necessarily secure. We do not accept responsibility for changes made to this message after it was sent. You are advised to scan this message for viruses and we cannot accept liability for any loss or damage which may be caused as a result of any computer virus. For information about how we process data and monitor communications please see our privacy policy and for terms of use please see our terms of use policy. The North of England Zoological Society, a private company limited by guarantee in England and Wales, with company number: 00287902, registered office: Cedar House, Zoological Gardens, Caughall Road, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, CH2 1LH, registered charity number: 306077. ________________________________ ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2020 UK Sports University of the Year 2020 (Times Higher Good University Guide) The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.

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Fw: Job: Postdoc Research Fellow in Ecological Impacts of Environmental Noise

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

May be of interest to someone? Post Doctoral Research Fellow in Ecological Impacts of Environment Noise (Habitats) (Opp. 506)<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funiversit…> The advert has a closing date of the 01/03/2022. Best wishes, Rob Staff at the University of Salford are working hard to support our students in an unprecedented situation. Please be assured that the health and wellbeing of our University community is our major concern and we will take actions accordingly. For the most up to date information, please see this link<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftestlives…>. We will be responding to e-mails as quickly as we can between the hours of 9am to 5pm. [University of Salford] Prof Rob Young Chair in Wildlife Conservation | Science, Engineering & Environment G51 Peel Building, University of Salford, Manchester M5 4WT T: +44(0) 161 295 2058 r.j.young(a)salford.ac.uk<mailto:r.j.young@salford.ac.uk> | My HomePage<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.salfo…> Office Hours on Campus: 1.30pm to 3.30pm Mondays [cid:image002.jpg@01D821AE.40DDE660] ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2020 UK Sports University of the Year 2020 (Times Higher Good University Guide) The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.

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Fw: UFAW LINK - Animal Welfare and Sustainability webinar

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Interesting-looking seminar on animal welfare and sustainability Thu, 3 March 2022 09:00 – 11:00 GMT You need to register - link below. ________________________________ From: Stephen Wickens <wickens(a)ufaw.org.uk> Sent: 14 February 2022 15:05 To: Hannah Buchanan-Smith <h.m.buchanan-smith(a)stir.ac.uk> Subject: UFAW LINK - Animal Welfare and Sustainability webinar ---------------------------------------- Hi all With my SRUC hat on I have organised a webinar on animal welfare and sustainability - sometimes animal welfare is considered an integral part of sustainability, and sometimes it is not considered at all, or some actions (such as intensification of agricultural practice) may lead to poorer animal welfare. To discuss these issues we have a line up of four great speakers able to talk about this from different perspectives: Alistair Lawrence, Jimmy Turnbull, Becky Doyle and Andy Peters. If you would like to come along then see below: The Eventbrite site is now live for the webinar – it is free but just so we can manage numbers people need to register to get the link to attend. This has been advertised on the SRUC website and internally (or will be shortly) and I will advertise around the vet school and Global Academy at the University (once I figure out how the mlist works!), as well as to policy staff at Scottish Government. Please feel free to send out to your networks/students as well if they are likely to be interested – see link below MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "ylfaw.smtpurl.com" claiming to be https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/animal-welfare-and-sustainability-tickets-26…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fylfaw.smtp…> Many thanks Cathy Prof Cathy Dwyer Team Leader, Animal Behaviour and Welfare Research SRUC Cathy.dwyer(a)sruc.ac.uk Dr Stephen Wickens Universities Federation for Animal Welfare, The Old School, Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, Herts AL4 8AN, UK Email: wickens(a)ufaw.org.uk ; Direct Tel: +44(0)1276 500880; Office: +44(0)1582 831818 (tel), 831414 (fax) MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "c:" claiming to be www.ufaw.org.uk<C:\Users\Stephen%20Wickens\AppData\Local\Temp\~ed_sb_3\www.ufaw.org.uk> ---------------------------------------- Hold the date: * Advancing animal welfare science<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fylfaw.smtp…> Virtual UFAW Animal Welfare Conference 28-29th June 2022 For further information about UFAW awards, scholarships, meetings and other news follow us on: Facebook: Universities Federation for Animal Welfare - UFAW<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fylfaw.smtp…> ; Twitter: @UFAW_1926<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fylfaw.smtp…> The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) is an UK charity that works to develop and promote improvements in the welfare of all animals through scientific and educational activity worldwide. Registered Charity No 207996 (Registered in England) and Company Limited by Guarantee No 579991 Science in the service of animal welfare To unsubscribe from further emails on this meeting, click here<mailto:wickens@ufaw.org.uk> and enter unsubscribe in the subject ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2020 UK Sports University of the Year 2020 (Times Higher Good University Guide) The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.

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Fw: UFAW LINK: Student scholarships 2022. Closing date 28th February

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Possibly of interest to some..... ________________________________ From: Stephen Wickens <wickens(a)ufaw.org.uk> Sent: 16 February 2022 13:13 To: Hannah Buchanan-Smith <h.m.buchanan-smith(a)stir.ac.uk> Subject: UFAW LINK: Student scholarships 2022. Closing date 28th February CAUTION: This email originated from outside University of Stirling. Do not follow links or open attachments if you doubt the authenticity of the sender or the content. ________________________________ Dear Hannah, A final reminder that the closing date for applications for the UFAW and HSA 2022 scholarships is February 28th. Links below for further details: , · the UFAW Animal Welfare Student Scholarships<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwcvpm.smtp…> (stipend £2400, including funds to cover departmental expenses upto a maximum of £800). · the HSA Student/Trainee Scholarships<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwcvpm.smtp…> (stipend up to a maximum of £2400). Best, Stephen Dr Stephen Wickens UFAW, The Old School, Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, Herts AL4 8AN, UK Email: wickens(a)ufaw.org.uk ; Direct Tel: +44(0)1276 500880; Office: +44(0)1582 831818 MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "c:" claiming to be www.ufaw.org.uk<C:\Users\Stephen%20Wickens\AppData\Local\Temp\~ed_sb_3\www.ufaw.org.uk> ---------------------------------------- Hold the date: * Advancing animal welfare science<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwcvpm.smtp…> Virtual UFAW Animal Welfare Conference 28-29th June 2022 For further information about UFAW awards, scholarships, meetings and other news follow us on: Facebook: Universities Federation for Animal Welfare - UFAW<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwcvpm.smtp…> ; Twitter: @UFAW_1926<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwcvpm.smtp…> The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) is an UK charity that works to develop and promote improvements in the welfare of all animals through scientific and educational activity worldwide. Registered Charity No 207996 (Registered in England) and Company Limited by Guarantee No 579991 Science in the service of animal welfare To unsubscribe from further emails on this meeting, click here<mailto:wickens@ufaw.org.uk> and enter unsubscribe in the subject ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2020 UK Sports University of the Year 2020 (Times Higher Good University Guide) The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.

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Fw: Job Advert - BERG

by Pawel Fedurek

Dear BERGers, Some of you might be interested - please see below. Thanks Donna! Best wishes, Pawel ------------------------------- Dr Pawel Fedurek (he/his) Lecturer in Psychology Behaviour and Evolution Research Group (BERG) Division of Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Stirling Stirling, FK9 4LA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0)1786 467844<tel:+441786467844> Twitter: @fedurekp<https://twitter.com/fedurekp> @BERG_Stirling<https://twitter.com/BERG_Stirling> Staff page<https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/1080868> | BERG page<https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/faculties/natural-sciences/our-research/resear…> I aim to reply within 3 working days (my working days are between Monday and Friday). ________________________________ From: Donna Kean <donna.kean(a)apopo.org> Sent: 15 February 2022 09:12 To: Pawel Fedurek <pawel.fedurek(a)stir.ac.uk> Subject: Job Advert - BERG CAUTION: This email originated from outside University of Stirling. Do not follow links or open attachments if you doubt the authenticity of the sender or the content. ________________________________ Hi Pawel, I hope you are well. How are things at Stirling? I wanted to share a job opportunity that we have at my current place of work training pouched rats on humanitarian projects in Tanzania. I was wondering if it might be possible to share to the BERG mailing list? If so, it would be great if you could also ask recipients if they can share it even wider! https://www.apopo.org/en/careers/Behavioral-Researcher<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apopo…> Many thanks, Donna ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2020 UK Sports University of the Year 2020 (Times Higher Good University Guide) The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.

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BERG seminar, Wednesday 16:00

by Pawel Fedurek

Dear BERGers, I hope you had a great weekend. A quick reminder that this Wednesday (23 Feb), Dr Derry Taylor (University of Neuchatel) will give a talk about his project on the ontogeny of chimpanzee call production (please see abstract attached). Hope to see you all on Wednesday! The link to the meeting, as well as a list of the forthcoming speakers, are below this email. Best wishes, Pawel Link to the meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmee…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.mic…> Spring semester speakers: 23/02/2022 16:00 Derry Taylor University of Neuchatel The ontogeny of chimpanzee call production and acoustics 02/03/2022 MID SEMESTER BREAK 09/03/2022 16:00 Roxanne Hawkins UWS TBC 16/03/2022 16:00 Harmonie Klein Max-Planck-Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology TBC, Loango chimpanzees 23/03/2022 16:00 Alexander Weiss University of Edinburgh TBC 30/03/2002 16:00 Kris Sabbi Tufts University TBC, the ontogeny of aggressive behaviour in chimpanzees 06/04/2022 16:00 Stuart Watson University of Zurich TBC, animal social learning 13/04/2022 16:00 Bruce Rawlings Durham University TBC, cumulative culture 20/04/2022 16:00 Gema Martin-Ordas University of Stirling TBC, reporting p values in primate tool use research 27/04/2022 16:00 André Pereira University of Exeter TBC 04/05/2022 16:00 Laura Lewis Harvard University TBC, bonobo cognition 11/05/2022 16:00 TBC 18/05/2022 16:00 Sabrina Brando University of Stirling TBC ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2020 UK Sports University of the Year 2020 (Times Higher Good University Guide) The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.

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