- BERG - University of Stirling Mailing Lists

by Mark Kingston Jones

Dear all, I really missed the Wednesday meeting yesterday, but I hope you are all well! I just wanted to share something we have just launched as it might be of interest to some of you, plus it might make a unique last minute Father’s Day gift! After the amazing feedback we received from the funders of our recent work at Lakeview Monkey Sanctuary, it was suggested we should take it further and allow people to contribute monthly. So that is exactly what we are doing with a Patreon account, … [View More]

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Animal connections survey

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Dear BERGers Some of you may remember Alaina Marci from Discovery and Learning at Edinburgh Zoo. She is now a PhD student in Queens University Belfast and would really appreciate your help with this ~15 minute survey....[cid:43c21655-5875-44af-a05e-dc94f1c36e6f] https://qubpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cSWLJKQKcchXjk9 ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2020 UK Sports University of the Year 2020 (Times Higher … [View More]

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Zoo researchers and staff wanted for an interview for a project

by Lesley Craig

Morning everyone, I hope you are well. Matthew (an MSc student in Science Communication at Imperial College, London) is keen to speak to anyone who has worked in zoos (including researchers) and their opinion on how COVID-19 will affect non-human primates, their conservation, welfare and education. I have just finished my interview and I found it an enjoyable experience! If you would like to participate in this (audio) documentary, please email him: matthew.dale19(a)imperial.ac.uk Best … [View More]

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BERG Wednesday 13th May, 5.30pm

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Dear BERGers As promised, here is a link to Kristine Gandia’s presentation entitled " "Using a worldwide zoo database to assess the effect of circadian synchrony on animal welfare" It is 15 minutes long, and we hope you will watch it IN ADVANCE of the BERG meeting to discuss during the BERG meeting. Kristine has some additional slides she may share relating circadian rhythms to our current situation with lockdown, and she may even share her future research plans to get feedback before she … [View More]embarks upon it. We trust you will not share this presentation beyond BERG without express permission from Kristine Gandia - this is a practice presentation for the virtual EAZA conference, and should you wish a final version then please ask Kristine (k.m.gandia(a)stir.ac.uk). if you are unable to come to BERG, but still wish to offer feedback, you can also email Kristine directly. https://www.dropbox.com/s/7d79kjkx3w1tjf6/EAZA%20virtual%20presentation.mp4… If you have problems accessing it let me know and I can try to fix it! The link for the Zoom BERG meeting on Wednesday 13th May @ 17.30 (BST) is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85235213041?pwd=SDFmWHhqZzBvbmVJNzgvb2Ivbnk2UT09<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85235213041?pwd%3DSD…> Meeting ID: 852 3521 3041 Password: 882965 For those of you new to our Zoom BERG format - we join Zoom from 17.25, do a very quick set of introductions starting 17.30 promptly. We request that YOU use the "chat" to jot down any point you wish to include in a record of the meeting. I attach a privacy statement. Excited to share a summary of Dr Betsy Herrelko's (National Zoo, Washington DC) presentation for BERG next week (May 20th). Animal perspectives affect everything we do in zoos. Our success as animal care specialists heavily relies on identifying those perspectives and understanding how to best work with each individual’s needs. When we take into consideration behavioral responses to their social environment and added activities, our understanding of the complexity of their world becomes richer. In this BERG, we will talk about a few of the ways in which perception is studied (largely focused on my own work) and how it can impact applied practices. Please also consider completing this questionnaire for one of our Masters students - it takes just 20 mins to complete: https://stirlingpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5iKUUuwW5V97dWJ The aim of the study is to investigate the effects which different photos have on everyday food choices and related personality variables. Anyone who wants to become a regular BERGer - just subscribe here - and you can also unsubscribe. http://lists.stir.ac.uk/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/berg 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 http://marmosetcare.com/ http://www.animalconcepts.eu/247animalwelfare/ http://refiningdogcare.com/ 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 http://marmosetcare.com/ http://www.animalconcepts.eu/247animalwelfare/ http://refiningdogcare.com/ ________________________________ 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. [View Less]

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HALP-ers Needed!

by New Leaf Animal Society

Dear BERG-ers, We are the HALP-ers, looking for feedback on our messaging below and which variation of our logo to use. If you would like to help us reply your feedback and option choice to newleafanimalsociety(a)outlook.com<mailto:newleafanimalsociety@outlook.com> by Monday 8th June. When considering your feedback, our messaging is for social media platforms only, aimed at the average reading age 9-11 years old and our purpose is to improve human-animal interaction knowledge of a wide … [View More]variety of animals across the world. This platform is our chance to make the years of research and knowledge we all accumulate accessible to the general public. If you would be interested in joining the HALP-ers team we would love to hear from you. Messaging 'Welcome to our page HALP (Helping Animals Live Positively). We are a group of animal lovers who want to help animals live their best life by helping you become the best HALPer there is! So why us and why now? Firstly there is no other platform like us. Now, because we are interested in how COVID-19 might have changed the way you and your pets interact. As well as the effects that lockdown might have had on zoo animals, conservation projects, and the wonderful wildlife around you. Are you still with us? Great, we can't wait for you to begin your HALPer journey with us. Each week we will share helpful information with you on how you can improve animals' lives, from sea turtles to your dog at home. We're super excited to bring you some exciting challenges that you can do with your pets - so stay tuned! We aim to create a community of HALPers who've got the know-how on how to make animals happy, both during and after lockdown! If you see any posts we might be interested in, share them with us, with the hashtag #HALPers<https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/halpers?__eep__=6&source=feed_text&epa=HAS…>.' Logo [cid:image001.jpg@01D63811.E14E4190][cid:image002.jpg@01D63811.E14E4190][cid:image003.jpg@01D63811.E14E4190] Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Thank you in advance! The HALP-ers (Kirsty Moran, Kirsty MacQueen, Suzanne Ruby, Emily Messer & Ellie Berry) New Leaf Animal Society Phone - 07307 591988 Website - https://www.newleafanimalsociety.org/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/newleafanimalsociety/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/LeafAnimal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/newleafanimalsociety/ [View Less]

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Fwd: UFAW LINKs. Virtual UFAW conference, 'Recent advances...VII' - registration now open

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Please see the programme for the free Virtual UFAW conference. You need to register. Dear Hannah, Hope all well with you and your students in this unusual time. Just to update you with our plans for the UFAW conference 'Recent advances in animal welfare science VII', that we had to cancel as a physical event because of the coronavirus pandemic. We are now running this as a free on-line event. Rather than having all the talks given on one day we have decided to run the conference over … [View More]two – the 30th June and 1st July - as we feel that this will give us the extra time we will need to get each speaker on-line and will allow a little more leeway for questions. Each day will start at 11.00am and finish around 15.30pm (GMT +1hr). Places to watch this on-line conference 'live' are limited - although the talks are being recorded so they can be watched at any time after the event. I'll send you details of how to do so post conference but happy to answer questions. If you are interested in finding out the list of speakers for this conference and wish to register, click on this link to do so www.ufaw.org.uk/bham20<http://www.ufaw.org.uk/bham20>. Thanks and stay safe. Stephen 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: * Animal welfare: Emerging challenges and solutions UFAW International Animal Welfare Science Symposium, Edinburgh, UK 29-30th June 2021. For further information about UFAW awards, scholarships, meetings and other news follow us on: Facebook: Universities Federation for Animal Welfare - UFAW<http://www.facebook.com/ufaw.org.uk> ; Twitter: @UFAW_1926<https://twitter.com/ufaw_1926> 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 ________________________________ 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. [View Less]

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Tribute to Graham Law tonight at 20:00 CET (7pm BST)

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Message from Sabrina Brando Dear friends and colleagues, Graham Law designed the wobble tree the feeding pole & the swing pole feeder among many of his other ideas that benefit animals around the world. ❤️🐻🦁🐯🐦🐬 He was and remains an inspiration to us all in the zoo community and beyond, as his ideas can be found in shelters and research facilities. Tonight Mark & I, and others who knew him, will pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Graham Law in a webinar at 20:00 CET. All … [View More]

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BERG tomorrow - Wednesday 6th May @ 5.30pm

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Sharon Kessler will lead BERG tomorrow at 5.30pm. We shall discuss how to protect wild primates from Covid-19. Sharon has a brief video to share during the meeting, and anyone who wishes to prepare in advance will find this Science article<https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/05/primatologists-work-keep-great-apes…> (and associated weblinks) of interest. Click to join Zoom Meeting; https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83230994331 Meeting ID: 832 3099 4331 Bring your own drinks and nibbles, as … [View More]usual. BERG - 13th April, 2020 I'm delighted to let you know that Kristine Gandia has agreed to lead the BERG presentation on Wednesday 13th May, at 5.30pm. A Zoom link will follow. Her topic is "Using a worldwide zoo database to assess the effect of circadian synchrony on animal welfare" In other animal welfare news, Sabrina Brando, PhD student and Director of AnimalConcepts has launched Practical Animal Welfare Science (PAWS) See: https://animalconcepts.eu/PAWS/ Access to membership options: https://paws.mykajabi.com/ What is ‘PAWS’? Practical Animal Welfare Science (PAWS) is a multilingual online platform by AnimalConcepts aligned with our responsibility to provide animals in human care with environments that promote optimal welfare. This platform will provide animal care and welfare related information on a wide variety of topics through resources and information, such as blogs, vlogs, podcasts, infographics, webinars, courses, and events. Through a membership experience you will be able to join like-minded care professionals from around the world who are all committed to excellence in animal care and promoting optimal animal welfare. The PAWS platform will provide you access to quality content, which enables you to attain many skills that benefit the animals, your team, and you, making you a valuable team member for the animals, your current facility, or a future organisation. Vision AnimalConcepts’s vision for PAWS is optimal wellbeing for animals in human care globally through science and best practices. Mission Our mission is to promote optimal animal wellbeing globally by providing quality multilingual content. We aim to unite animal care and welfare professionals, corporations, and academic organisations in their goals to facilitate, support, and pursue evidence-based programs with compassion and integrity. 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 http://marmosetcare.com/ http://www.animalconcepts.eu/247animalwelfare/ http://refiningdogcare.com/ ________________________________ 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. [View Less]

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BERG TODAY 29th April @5.30pm

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Dear BERGers Prof. Phyllis Lee will lead a discussion on Rewilding on Wednesday 29th April @ 5.30pm. Hope to see you then! To join from 5.25pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84382201243?pwd=QjhlM3dEaXJyZ2RiOUpYV05ITUxMQT09<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84382201243?pwd%3DQj…> Meeting ID: 843 8220 1243 Password: 494418 Take your pick of suggested prep, with attached paper and websites on Rewilding: General concepts http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2016.02.017 4)&… [View More]

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BERG 29th April @5.30pm

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Dear BERGers Prof. Phyllis Lee will lead a discussion on Rewilding on Wednesday 29th April @ 5.30pm. Hope to see you then! To join from 5.25pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84382201243?pwd=QjhlM3dEaXJyZ2RiOUpYV05ITUxMQT09<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84382201243?pwd%3DQj…> Meeting ID: 843 8220 1243 Password: 494418 Take your pick of suggested prep, with attached paper and websites on Rewilding: General concepts http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2016.02.017 4)&… [View More]

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African Primatological Society COVID-19 Panel

by Sharon Kessler

Hi Bergers, Below is a link to the COVID-19 panel that the African Primatological Society has convened. It is streaming on facebook, but should also be available to watch after within a few days. Please share! Sharon -------------------------- Sharon Kessler, PhD Lecturer in Psychology Cottrell Building Room 3B92, Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, SCOTLAND Tel: +44(0)1786 467 651 Email: sharon.kessler(a)stir.ac.uk Website: https://www.sharonekessler.com/… [View More] Book review editor: International Journal of Primatology ________________________________ From: Cramer, Jennifer <JCramer(a)APUS.EDU> Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2020 2:19 PM To: Cramer, Jennifer <JCramer(a)APUS.EDU> Cc: africanprimatesociety(a)gmail.com <africanprimatesociety(a)gmail.com> Subject: Additional important information about 4/23 APS panel Hello everyone, Thank you again so, so much for your interest and participation in today's African Primatological Society's panel. Just a couple of quick updates: 1) I resent a confirmation email to everyone this morning. This email comes from Zoom itself and contains the details for joining the meeting- a link and a password. Please check your email- you should have received this information directly from Zoom both at the time you registered and again this morning. 2) If you are unable to join us, we plan to record the meeting. If that recording is successful we will send it out to all participants as soon as it is available, usually within a day or two. 3) If you attempt to join us in the Zoom room, and it has reached the 300 participant limit, or if you prefer to watch online, we will be live streaming the panel through the African Primatological Society's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/African.Primatological.Society/ Thank you again so much for your interest, support, and ideas. We look forward to engaging with you today, and providing more events in the future. Jennifer Jennifer Cramer, Ph.D. Program Director of Sociology, Anthropology and General Studies American Public University System American Military University | American Public University 111 W. Congress Street, Charles Town, WV 25414 571.422.7978 | JCramer(a)apus.edu<mailto:JCramer@apus.edu> | www.apus.edu<http://www.apus.edu/> ________________________________ From: Cramer, Jennifer Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 6:07 PM To: Cramer, Jennifer Cc: africanprimatesociety(a)gmail.com Subject: Important information about 4/23 APS panel Hello, You're receiving this email because you registered to attend the African Primatological Society's (APS) panel on 4/23 via Zoom. Thank you so much for your support and interest. Upon registration, you should have received an email directly from Zoom with the link and password for attending the event. If you did not receive a confirmation email, please let me know and I will resend it from Zoom. We are very excited about this event. In less than a week, almost 500 people have registered for the panel. We regret that our virtual conference room is limited to 300 participants. Now that we know there is significant interest and demand for virtual webinars and presentations like this one, we are working on some options to address this in planning future events. We will open the Zoom connection at 1:30pm (13:30h) GMT, so please come early to increase your chance of being able to attend the event. The panel will begin at 2pm (14:00h) GMT. If you attempt to join the event, but the space is full, we invite you to email your questions to our moderators (Inza, inza.kone(a)gmail.com; Rachel, r.ashegbofe(a)gmail.com) and we will share them with the rapporteurs. We also plan to record the event and share it with all registrants. Note that there may be some bandwidth and connection issues during the panel. This has been a common experience lately in video conferencing tools due to high demand on networks. Our panelists will be joining us by webcam so you can see them as they speak. We suggest that participants disable their own video, to help conserve bandwidth. Again, thank you so much for taking time to join us for this very important conversation. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, hearing from you by email if you are unable to join us, or connecting with you at a future event. Jennifer Jennifer Cramer, Ph.D. Program Director of Sociology, Anthropology and General Studies American Public University System American Military University | American Public University 111 W. Congress Street, Charles Town, WV 25414 571.422.7978 | JCramer(a)apus.edu<mailto:JCramer@apus.edu> | www.apus.edu<http://www.apus.edu/> ________________________________ 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. [View Less]

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webinars on COVID-19 and wildlife

by Liz Williamson

Dear BERGers, Some other webinars on COVID-19 that may be of interest: U.S. Congressional Caucus briefing on wildlife trade and COVID-19 – the testimonials and a link to the recording are available on ICCF’s website: https://www.internationalconservation.org/united-states/icc/iccf-hosts-virt… COVID-19 and what it means for wild meat – information plus a link to the recording are on CIFOR’s website: https://www.cifor.org/covid-19-and-what-it-means-for-wild-meat/ And tomorrow afternoon, the … [View More]African Primatological Society is hosting a panel discussion on "The growing evidence of the links between biodiversity loss and the emergence of epidemics: implications for human well being and the conservation of African Primates". A “concept note” is attached and registration is via this link: https://apus.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAofu6vrT4uG9aFCt_UH4fsE07FRRc8HyU1 Best wishes, Liz From: BERG <berg-bounces(a)lists.stir.ac.uk> on behalf of Hannah Buchanan-Smith <h.m.buchanan-smith(a)stir.ac.uk> Date: Tuesday, 21 April 2020 at 12:38 To: berg Mailing List <berg(a)lists.stir.ac.uk> Subject: [BERG] Updates, and essential equipment request Dear BERGers Things move fast in this world! (And apologies for cross postings) In this (long-ish) message you will find: 1) Essential equipment collection from Cottrell Building - deadline Thursday 23rd at 10am. 2) Primates series on TV 3) Petition to End the Global Trade in Wildlife 4) Survey on Pet Bereavement (men wanted!) 5) Survey on Interaction with & Attachment to Animals in the Covid-19 pandemic (INTACT). 6) BERG reminder, 22 April, 5pm 1) Essential equipment collection from Cottrell Building - deadline Thursday 23rd at 10am. It is possible that we can get a collection of utterly essential research items from the Cottrell Building (walking distance from my house). Please send me an email, with a) your office number, b) the item you request and a brief justification, and c) the location in the office where it will be found. I hope I shall get access to your office (in which case a video link might be possible so send me your WhatApp number if it is tricky to locate), but it may be University staff that retrieve it. Please note that this is not to prepare for future projects, but rather to help you continue with your research at home (e.g. a hard drive with key video data that you need to finish a paper). I will then send the equipment on to you by post. And no promises, but the coordinated collection approach has been approved, so I am hopeful. 2) Primates series on TV Primates series is confirmed here in the UK to be airing on BBC One as follows: EP 1 Secrets of Survival - Sunday 26th April 8.15pm<https://outlook.office.com/mail/compose/AAMkADNmOGNiMTkyLTMzODUtNDcyNy05NjZ…> EP 2 Family Matters - Sunday 3rd May 8.15pm<https://outlook.office.com/mail/compose/AAMkADNmOGNiMTkyLTMzODUtNDcyNy05NjZ…> EP 3 Protecting Primates – Sunday 10th May 8.15pm<https://outlook.office.com/mail/compose/AAMkADNmOGNiMTkyLTMzODUtNDcyNy05NjZ…>. 3) Petition to End the Global Trade in Wildlife Please consider signing this petition to call on our world’s governments to permanently end the commercial trade and sale in markets of wild terrestrial animals for consumption worldwide https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/endthetrade Thanks! 4) Survey on Pet Bereavement (especially men wanted!) Please consider helping a Masters student (about 15 mins) <https://stirlingpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Kloix32uH5Czpb> https://stirlingpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Kloix32uH5Czpb 5) Survey on Interaction with & Attachment to Animals in the Covid-19 pandemic (INTACT). https://york.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3EocKkXGgmzoxE1 (about 10-15 mins) The aim of the study is to investigate the role of interactions and relationships with animals in the context of Covid-19 social distancing measures, with a focus on human health, wellbeing and social connectedness. We will also explore how the current context may affect animal ownership and aspects of animal welfare/wellbeing and behaviour. The survey will be open to adults who live in the UK, irrespective of whether they currently own pets, and will be easily accessible via a link to an online questionnaire, which will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Ethics approval for this project has been granted by the University of York ethics committee. 6) BERG Wednesday 22nd - earlier time of 5pm 22nd April (Earth Day), BERG will be at the earlier time of 5.00-5.45pm (please join from 4.55pm). The topic is the impact of the pandemic and lockdown on companion animals. Suggested preparation - https://www.companionanimals.nz/covidupdates/ The reasons for the earlier time is because there an Online Panel Discussion: Ape Conservation and Zoonotic Diseases - April 22nd @ 6pm BST - Full details and how to register sent previously. Here is the link to join BERG on Wed 22nd starting at 5pm. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89643925769?pwd=SVRGaGJVZS9vRXM2YytYKzFEblUzdz09<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89643925769?pwd%3DSV…> Meeting ID: 896 4392 5769 Password: 545230 Anyone who wants to become a regular BERGer - just subscribe here - and you can also unsubscribe. http://lists.stir.ac.uk/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/berg Stay safe 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 http://marmosetcare.com/ http://www.animalconcepts.eu/247animalwelfare/ http://refiningdogcare.com/ ________________________________ 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. [View Less]

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Updates, and essential equipment request

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Dear BERGers Things move fast in this world! (And apologies for cross postings) In this (long-ish) message you will find: 1) Essential equipment collection from Cottrell Building - deadline Thursday 23rd at 10am. 2) Primates series on TV 3) Petition to End the Global Trade in Wildlife 4) Survey on Pet Bereavement (men wanted!) 5) Survey on Interaction with & Attachment to Animals in the Covid-19 pandemic (INTACT). 6) BERG reminder, 22 April, 5pm 1) Essential equipment collection from … [View More]Cottrell Building - deadline Thursday 23rd at 10am. It is possible that we can get a collection of utterly essential research items from the Cottrell Building (walking distance from my house). Please send me an email, with a) your office number, b) the item you request and a brief justification, and c) the location in the office where it will be found. I hope I shall get access to your office (in which case a video link might be possible so send me your WhatApp number if it is tricky to locate), but it may be University staff that retrieve it. Please note that this is not to prepare for future projects, but rather to help you continue with your research at home (e.g. a hard drive with key video data that you need to finish a paper). I will then send the equipment on to you by post. And no promises, but the coordinated collection approach has been approved, so I am hopeful. 2) Primates series on TV Primates series is confirmed here in the UK to be airing on BBC One as follows: EP 1 Secrets of Survival - Sunday 26th April 8.15pm<https://outlook.office.com/mail/compose/AAMkADNmOGNiMTkyLTMzODUtNDcyNy05NjZ…> EP 2 Family Matters - Sunday 3rd May 8.15pm<https://outlook.office.com/mail/compose/AAMkADNmOGNiMTkyLTMzODUtNDcyNy05NjZ…> EP 3 Protecting Primates – Sunday 10th May 8.15pm<https://outlook.office.com/mail/compose/AAMkADNmOGNiMTkyLTMzODUtNDcyNy05NjZ…>. 3) Petition to End the Global Trade in Wildlife Please consider signing this petition to call on our world’s governments to permanently end the commercial trade and sale in markets of wild terrestrial animals for consumption worldwide https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/endthetrade Thanks! 4) Survey on Pet Bereavement (especially men wanted!) Please consider helping a Masters student (about 15 mins) <https://stirlingpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Kloix32uH5Czpb> <https://stirlingpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Kloix32uH5Czpb> https://stirlingpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Kloix32uH5Czpb 5) Survey on Interaction with & Attachment to Animals in the Covid-19 pandemic (INTACT). https://york.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3EocKkXGgmzoxE1 (about 10-15 mins) The aim of the study is to investigate the role of interactions and relationships with animals in the context of Covid-19 social distancing measures, with a focus on human health, wellbeing and social connectedness. We will also explore how the current context may affect animal ownership and aspects of animal welfare/wellbeing and behaviour. The survey will be open to adults who live in the UK, irrespective of whether they currently own pets, and will be easily accessible via a link to an online questionnaire, which will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Ethics approval for this project has been granted by the University of York ethics committee. 6) BERG Wednesday 22nd - earlier time of 5pm 22nd April (Earth Day), BERG will be at the earlier time of 5.00-5.45pm (please join from 4.55pm). The topic is the impact of the pandemic and lockdown on companion animals. Suggested preparation - https://www.companionanimals.nz/covidupdates/ The reasons for the earlier time is because there an Online Panel Discussion: Ape Conservation and Zoonotic Diseases - April 22nd @ 6pm BST - Full details and how to register sent previously. Here is the link to join BERG on Wed 22nd starting at 5pm. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89643925769?pwd=SVRGaGJVZS9vRXM2YytYKzFEblUzdz09<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89643925769?pwd%3DSV…> Meeting ID: 896 4392 5769 Password: 545230 Anyone who wants to become a regular BERGer - just subscribe here - and you can also unsubscribe. http://lists.stir.ac.uk/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/berg Stay safe 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 http://marmosetcare.com/ http://www.animalconcepts.eu/247animalwelfare/ http://refiningdogcare.com/ ________________________________ 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. [View Less]

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Online Panel Discussion: Ape Conservation and Zoonotic Diseases - April 22nd @ 6pm BST

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Reserve your free ticket now on Eventbrite [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/88904fe3424de6397e43e31bb/images/07df5cf1-c7a…] Join the next Ape Alliance event from anywhere in the world this Earth Day (April 22nd) at 6pm BST. Our annual panel discussion, usually hosted by Bristol University, is now online and accessible to all. This year our expert panel will be discussing how zoonotic diseases, specifically the current outbreak of COVID-19, are related to or affect ape conservation. Register … [View More]your email on Eventbrite to receive the link and password to the Zoom conference. We will send clear instructions to everyone who has registered on how to access the discussion on the day of the event. You will not need a Zoom account to watch. Check out the speakers and their bios below, and think of any questions you might want to ask them. Feel free to send in your questions via social media or email before the event! Register Here <https://4apes.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88904fe3424de6397e43e31bb&i…> [https://mcusercontent.com/88904fe3424de6397e43e31bb/images/01afacf9-c247-4f…] [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/88904fe3424de6397e43e31bb/images/e031b232-261…] Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka was Uganda’s first wildlife veterinary officer and the subject of the BBC documentary Gladys the African Vet. Gladys has been instrumental in leading the conservation of the mountain gorillas of East Africa, and founded Conservation Through Public Health, an NGO that seeks to enable the coexistence of wildlife and people by improving people's heath and quality of life in and surrounding protected areas. Professor Vernon Reynolds is a pioneer in chimpanzee field research and used his expertise to start Budongo Conservation Field Station in 1990. Since then, he has written two books on the chimpanzees who live there: ‘Budongo: a forest and its chimpanzees’ and ‘The Chimpanzees of the Budongo Forest’. He is currently an Emeritus Fellow at the University of Oxford and continues to visit Bundongo each year. [https://mcusercontent.com/88904fe3424de6397e43e31bb/images/bac96052-7887-4b…] [https://mcusercontent.com/88904fe3424de6397e43e31bb/images/1952974d-bc51-43…] Dr Johannes Refisch is an animal ecologist and was awarded a Research Conservation Award for his PhD work. He currently leads the secretariat for the UN Great Apes Survival Civil Partnership (GRASP), and is a member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Primate Specialist Group. Dr Jo Thompson is the President/ Executive Director of Lukuru Foundation, which supports the research of Great Apes in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She has worked tirelessly in Bonobo conservation, including impressive work in the national parks following the declaration of war in the Republic of Congo in 1998. [https://mcusercontent.com/88904fe3424de6397e43e31bb/images/c9c7419e-dc09-44…] [https://mcusercontent.com/88904fe3424de6397e43e31bb/images/045c1d62-5452-4d…] Dr Jimmy Desmond is a wildlife veterinarian with extensive experience with chimpanzees founded Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection in West Africa, with his wife Jenny. Jimmy and Jenny's work running LCRP was featured on the recent BBC documentary 'Baby Chimp Rescue'. Specialising in infectious diseases and the illegal wildlife trade, Jimmy consults a number of organisations, including EcoHealth Alliance and The Jane Goodall Institute. Ian Redmond OBE is the chairman of Ape Alliance. He is renowned for his work surrounding the research, conservation, filming and ecotourism of apes and elephants. He has led anti-poacher patrols, guided film crews and/or special interest tours and worked to support local conservationists during the horrors of Rwanda’s and D.R. Congo’s civil wars. He also works with the UN, previously as GRASP Envoy and Ambassador for the UN Year of the Gorilla 2009, currently as an Ambassador for the Convention on Migratory Species. [Facebook]<https://4apes.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88904fe3424de6397e43e31bb&i…> [Twitter]<https://4apes.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88904fe3424de6397e43e31bb&i…> [Link]<https://4apes.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88904fe3424de6397e43e31bb&i…> [Website]<https://4apes.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=88904fe3424de6397e43e31bb&i…> Copyright © 2020 Ape Alliance, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because signed up to receive news from Ape Alliance Our mailing address is: Ape Alliance c/o the RSPCA Building 30 Lansdown Stroud, GL5 1BG United Kingdom Add us to your address book<https://4apes.us9.list-manage.com/vcard?u=88904fe3424de6397e43e31bb&id=f7c2…> Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences<https://4apes.us9.list-manage.com/profile?u=88904fe3424de6397e43e31bb&id=f7…> or unsubscribe from this list<https://4apes.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=88904fe3424de6397e43e31bb&i…>. [Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp]<http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…> ________________________________ 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. [View Less]

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BERG on Wednesday 15th April

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Dear BERGers We are going back to Zoom this week - which works really well! This week's meeting will be divided into two sections, but just one link (below). Those of you who knew animal welfare and enrichment expert Graham Law<https://twitter.com/UofGlasgow/status/1248882898268303361?s=20>, who sadly died last week, are invited to join between 17.10-17.15hrs. We shall raise a glass to Graham at 17.15, and exchange a few stories of his brilliance, kindness and humour. The full BERG … [View More]

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Apologies - technology has got the better of me!

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

I shall be sorted for next week! Enjoy your evening, BERG-free. Hannah 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 http://marmosetcare.com/ http://www.animalconcepts.eu/247animalwelfare/ http://refiningdogcare.com/… [View More]

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BERG today! (5.30pm 8th April)

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Dear BERGers Microsoft Teams Teams – please do NOT Accept or Decline BERG, or be Tentative!. Happy to wait to see who shows up! (Important - if you are “external” you are very welcome but do let me know so I can invite you separately). BERG - Privacy awareness issues with video conferencing There’s probably a UoS document out there somewhere that says all this…..but here is my version delivered direct to your inbox. The “Teams” video conferencing is the method that the University of … [View More]Stirling, and many other organisations, use. I am assured it is end-to-end encrypted, and safe. (Unlike Zoom potentially– see "Zoom as Malware<https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/apr/02/zoom-technology-security…>" and recent University correspondence). However, Teams still has some potentially very serious issue on privacy. I feel it is important we are aware of this new method of communication, and the potential consequences of its use. I leave it up to you to decide whether you want to be a virtual BERGer or await days when we are free again to enjoy the Psychology common room together again. Here’s the ink for new subscribers (or to unsubscribe): http://lists.stir.ac.uk/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/berg Privacy! We must be aware of what we are doing. Video recording: I would never record a BERG meeting without informing you all in advance. Photos: Anyone who can see your computer screen can take a photo/screen shot at any time. We must be aware of this. We have options, and each individual can choose their own response: * If you do not want your face to be seen, use audio only (with no photo, or a photo of your choosing – you upload in your Microsoft Teams profile). * If you allow Teams to access the video on your computer/phone, you have to trust us not to take photos without express permission (generally on the count of 1,2,3 say cheese/thumbs up etc!). Apart from being caught in an awful facial expression, I don’t think there is anything else we are doing that would compromise us. We do not share confidential or sensitive information during BERG. * Please also be aware that we can see where you are – i.e. usually now we see into your home. Therefore think about what we can see in the background. Do you have an original Edwin Landseer<https://www.wikiart.org/en/edwin-henry-landseer/brazilian-marmosets-1842> on your wall that someone might see and target you for a burglary? I wish. Audio: * Anyone who is around you can hear you on the call, and if you are not wearing a headset they can hear us too. We do not know who is around so beware who you speak about (e.g. in ways you would not be happy for the person you are talking about to hear!). Sometimes we can see other people around you and hear them. Please make those around you aware of this (or mute your microphone when you are not speaking). * Please use a headset if you have young kids around (this is in your control and safer than telling us to watch our language or topics of conversation). Or please go somewhere private. We have options – you choose what works for your situation. I think all these issues have solutions. I shall try to remind everyone to be aware at the beginning of each video call. Or you remind me, please! Hope to see some of you later, and please suggest edits/additions to this message as other issues arise. I’m learning! Hannah 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 http://marmosetcare.com/ http://www.animalconcepts.eu/247animalwelfare/ http://refiningdogcare.com/ ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2018 The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159. [View Less]

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Virtual BERG

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Virtual BERG meeting. If you have a Stirling email address, access through the portal "Microsoft Teams cloud icon", and then select "Teams". If you are non-Stirling, please just email me let me know you want to come and I'll invite you! If you are a Mac user you cannot join, sadly. This BERG meeting will be another catch up, as things develop so rapidly and impact us all. Please also think about any question you might have that would benefit from the wisdom and input from the group.....or any … [View More]

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Virtual BERG tonight at 5.30pm

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Dear BERGers First, my sincere thanks to Sarah Kraemer who ran the real BERG meetings brilliantly this semester, with Gema's help. I am sorry I missed them, but I was overseas. I am home in Stirling now. I hope you are all home and safe too. We shall now have virtual BERG meetings – starting today! Everybody welcome! This note explains how to join our meeting which starts at 5.30pm today, Wednesday 1st April. I think it will last less than one hour. I hope it will be every Wednesday until … [View More]we can meet together again. I ask for experienced Zoom users to volunteer to host so I can learn how to do it better. I am quite confident I can do it today though!! The attached document is our topic for discussion (reading time 5 min - 3 hours!). Please do read to the end of this message before you join virtual BERG. I know these instructions work! Before the meeting please set up "Zoom" on the biggest computer screen you have so you can see us (if you want to see us). It should take less than 15 minutes to get it set up if you have not already. It will help if you have a camera on your computer, but this is not necessary. You can even do this on your smart phone! Please do this here - https://zoom.us/ Sign up is free. <https://zoom.us/> Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing - Zoom<https://zoom.us/> Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, conference, huddle, and training rooms, as well as executive offices and classrooms. Founded in 2011 ... zoom.us<http://zoom.us/> If you don’t want to be seen you can just come by audio and look at those of us who are willing to show our faces! Today, 1st April the BERG link is https://us04web.zoom.us/j/931197509?pwd=eG51ZnpFdkMvYUxycVhnZzNMbUNOUT09<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us04web.zoom.us/j/931197509?pwd%3DeG51…> Meeting ID: 931 197 509 Password: 001218 Please start joining after 5.25pm..... Top tips! 1. If you can, please wear something animal themed. 2. Please use the chat button (an icon near the bottom of your screen in a row of functions that will appear if you hover the mouse over the video image). This is good, if for example we cannot hear you. 3. If we have many folk, please also use the “hands up” icon as this allows us to coordinate our chats and not all speak at once! 4. Positive feedback - the “thumbs up” icon might also be appreciated when you like what someone is saying! Troubleshooting Email me or call me in advance of the meeting – but not during the call – see point 2 above. I cannot promise to be able to answer the call, never mind the question, but I will try if time permits. Finally – and importantly – the Topic for Discussion. The pandemic is setting us all challenges. I recognise we all need emotional and psychological support, but I request we do not use the BERG meetings to discuss the Covid-19 pandemic, unless it relates specifically to research. If anyone needs emotional support, I direct you to University services (see the portal). I would also be happy to arrange for a trained counsellor to join an online Zoom meeting. I have two friends in mind. Please just email me. I shall treat all such emails in confidence. Please put “in confidence” as your subject header to help me. Today’s discussion is on the attached document, which I hope is self-explanatory! I like working from home – I’m finding it quite creative! We can’t knock on each other’s office doors now, but we can and we must stay connected. I am excited to see Betsy Herrelko in Washington DC later, and Pawel, and anyone else who can make it. As I said before bring your own drinks and nibbles! Hannah Hannah M. Buchanan-Smith Professor, Behaviour and Evolution Research Group (BERG) Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Stirling Stirling, FK9 4LA Scotland Tel: 01786 467674 Fax: 01786 467641 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 http://marmosetcare.com/ http://www.animalconcepts.eu/247animalwelfare/ http://refiningdogcare.com/ ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2018 The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159. [View Less]

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Virtual BERG meetings

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

These will be starting up again on Wednesdays at 5.30pm. First meeting 1st April! Bring your own drinks and nibbles! Details on how to join the meeting online will follow. Sent from my iPad ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2018 The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.

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BERG-- Cancelled until further notice

by Sarah Kraemer

Dear BERGers, We are all used to these announcements by now, but it doesn't hurt any less! Given the situation with COVID-19 and the University’s announcement on Friday of last week to end all face-to-face teaching, we have decided to cancel the BERG meetings for the next couple of weeks. The speakers were informed of this yesterday, and we learned that one of the speakers planned for this week has actually seen their ERASMUS exchange program cut short, and has already flown home to wait out … [View More]

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Interesting seminar, Monday 6th April, 11-12.30 in Lecture Theatre 2V1

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Extra seminar! You are welcome (indeed encouraged) to share the details amongst your colleagues. All are welcome. On Monday 6th April 2020, 1100-1230hrs at the University of Stirling, we will host a presentation by Dr Melanie Rock, University of Calgary, on "More-than-human solidarity: How humans can act in solidarity with animals to benefit the welfare of both" (Lecture theatre 2V1, Cottrell building). This event is being hosted by the Social Surveys and Social Statistics research group, … [View More]

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BERG Update; Happy International Women's Day!

by Sarah Kraemer

Dear BERGers, Another Week, another Weminder e-mail! This week is extra special, because on Mar 08, 2020, Scotland celebrated "International Women's Day"! Shout-out to all of the fierce female minds that plan, present for, and attend BERG, contributing so much of themselves to make our research group worthwhile. 🤜🤛 Following that point, this week we have decided to cancel the BERG meeting due to the UCU strikes taking place Monday through Friday, and causing some understandably lower-than-… [View More]

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BERG- Snacks Help Needed today, and a future meeting update!

by Sarah Kraemer

Dear BERGers, Would anyone who has decided definitively to come to the meeting tonight be able to help prepare the snacks table this afternoon, around 5:15pm? All of the necessities are in my (Sarah's) office. Volunteers can e-mail me at s.b.kraemer(a)wisc.edu for more info! We would greatly appreciate it! Info on snacks duties: https://stir.box.com/s/6m677eyq85vi1id5dumcl7x3yney5t35 Also, Juliet Robertstone is giving the BERG talk on 18 Mar 2020. She has informed me that her BERG talk is in … [View More]

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BERG Reminder and Requests, 04 Mar 2020

by Sarah Kraemer

Dear BERGers, Many thanks to all who attended last week's meeting, and if any members have specific feedback for our presenter, Dr. Krissy Green, she has invited you to e-mail me or her directly for that input before she presents at the AHH conference in March! Her e-mail is: krissy.nichols(a)googlemail.com Tomorrow we have Kristine Gandia presenting on “Using a worldwide zoo database to assess the effect of circadian synchrony on animal welfare.” We welcome any and all members to come to … [View More]

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