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Ian Redmond talks about gorillas in Edinburgh 11 Feb, 6pm

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Might be of interest to some..... https://rse.org.uk/event/gorillas-in-the-mist-wildlife-people-and-environme… Full details in attached link. Free tickets in person or online. Book in link. Hannah Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Meeting 29th January

by Alejandro Sanchez Amaro

Dear all, The first meeting of the semester will take place the 29th of January in the Psychology common room (4pm). I have not been able to confirm title and abstract from Akzira Abuova, but she confirmed to me some weeks ago that she will give a talk (online) next Wednesday. I hope to see you all and I will update with further information as soon as I have it. All the best, Alex ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Fw: Primate Behavior and Conservation Field Course in Uganda

by Pawel Fedurek

fyi ------------------------------- 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 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: Psychology Enquiries <psych-enquiries(a)stir.ac.uk> Sent: 22 January 2025 10:54 To: PsychAcadStaff <PsychAcadStaff(a)stir.ac.uk> Subject: Fw: Primate Behavior and Conservation Field Course in Uganda ________________________________ From: Kimberly Dingess <kdingess(a)semlikichimpanzee.org> Sent: 22 January 2025 05:19 To: PatriciaBunce(a)ferris.edu <PatriciaBunce(a)ferris.edu> Subject: Primate Behavior and Conservation Field Course in Uganda 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. ________________________________ The Semliki Chimpanzee Project is now accepting applications for its Primate Behavior and Conservation field course in Uganda. The course dates are July 15-30, 2025. Students can participate on a credit or non-credit basis. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of Uganda culture, geography and wildlife. They will attend lectures on Ugandan conservation and wildlife by a guest lecturer from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (the national parks oversight organization); they will learn about the Ugandan independence and Kampala city history; they will visit the Entebbe Zoo where they will see a wide variety of Ugandan wildlife; they will live in tents in Semliki surrounded by wildlife including warthogs, kob, bushbuck, baboons, chimpanzees, redtail monkeys and forest elephants; at dusk they will be serenaded by black and white colobus (among the loudest animals on the planet) and during the night they will hear bushbabies and owls; they may see a nocturnal potto in the tamarind tree near the toilets; they will visit the famed Queen Elizabeth National Park where they will see wildlife such as millions of Uganda kob as well as elephants, hippos, crocodiles, banded mongoose, vervets, baboons and possibly lions; they will visit local markets in Ntoroko, Karagutu and Fort Portal; at Lake Albert they will see the famous and rare shoebill stork; they will look out over the famed Rift Valley, a mile below them, from the top of the rift escarpment; they will visit a tea plantation and see the harvesting and drying of the famous Ugandan tea (and receive a free sample); they will visit a smallholder family farm to see how self-sustaining families manage to produce their own vegetables, protein and natural products on a family-owned plot of land; they will trek gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. They will be immersed in Ugandan culture, nature and animals and guided by Ugandans and instructors with decades of experience in Uganda and all of Africa. For more information and to apply, visit Semliki Chimpanzee Project Field School – Semliki Chimpanzee Project<https://semliki.blog/> If you have any questions or would like a course information packet, please contact us at kdingess(a)semlikichimpanzee.org<mailto:kdingess@semlikichimpanzee.org>. ________________________________ Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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No BERG meeting next week

by Alejandro Sanchez Amaro

Dear all, Unfortunately, we could not contact back our speaker to confirm assistance next week, and we worry they will not present. Therefore, unless we unexpectedly here back from them, we would need to cancel the next BERG meeting meet on the 5th of February. That day is one of the few that has no speaker assigned as of yet, but I would suggest we meet to chat and reconnect after the break. Also, especially for core BERGERS, please let me know whether you have students or RAs interested in attending and presenting in our meetings (needless to say, you are also welcome to present your ongoing research if you wish). There are still some open slots for this semester. [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/mail/file-icon/png/xlsx_1… SHAIR MEETINGS 24-25.xlsx<https://stir-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/r/personal/as159_stir_ac_uk/Documents/BE…> best, Alex ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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FYI - volunteer field assistants needed

by Pawel Fedurek

Details attached. 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 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). ________________________________ Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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PSGB Research Subcomittee seeking early career members

by Sharon Kessler

Hi everyone, Please see the notice below about opportunities for joining the Primate Society of Great Britain's Research Subcommittee. I served on it for several years - the primary duties are to review grant applications. It's a good opportunity to learn about how these types of grants are evaluated and to see how these systems work. Very best wishes and happy 2025! Sharon The PSGB Research Subcommittee is seeking 2–3 new members to join the committee and contribute to the ongoing development and impact of its work. The Research Subcommittee focuses on all aspects of primate research, addressing diverse questions related to behaviour, cognition, social organization, biology, health, and population dynamics. A key responsibility of the Subcommittee is reviewing applications for PSGB research grants, conducted twice a year. We are particularly interested in applications from researchers with expertise in behavioral ecology, field endocrinology, and environmental sampling. Early-career researchers and individuals from underrepresented groups in primate research are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are interested, please send a personal statement and CV to Dr. Stefano Kaburu at rwp(a)psgb.org. Join us in shaping the future of primate research! Let me know if you have questions or need further information. All the best, Dr Stefano Kaburu (Convenor of the Research Subcommittee) -------------------------- Sharon Kessler (she/her), 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.stir.ac.uk/people/1104622#research; https://www.sharonekessler.com/ Book review editor: International Journal of Primatology Academic editor: PLOS ONE ________________________________ Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Last BERG/SHAIR meeting today 4pm

by Alejandro Sanchez Amaro

Dear all, This is a kind reminder that today Kirsten Sutherland (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology) will present a talk titled "How do groups of great apes navigate social dilemmas?: PhD overview" in person. I hope you can join us in the Psychology Common Room at 4pm. There will be chimpanzee videos! Abstract All social animals encounter social dilemmas: situations where the best interests of the individual are in conflict with the best interests of the group. Much of the existing experimental comparative psychology work focuses dyads of NHPs, providing an incomplete picture of how group-living primates cooperate. This collection of PhD studies aims to examine what facilitates and constrains cooperation in great apes beyond dyadic interactions. you can also join online https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%…<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTliODBlNDQtMzM1MC00…> Have a nice holiday and happy new year! best, Alex ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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BERG/SHAIR meeting 18th December

by Alejandro Sanchez Amaro

Dear all, In the next (and last) BERG/SHAIR meeting of the year Kirsten Sutherland (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology) will present a talk titled "How do groups of great apes navigate social dilemmas?: PhD overview" Abstract All social animals encounter social dilemmas: situations where the best interests of the individual are in conflict with the best interests of the group. Much of the existing experimental comparative psychology work focuses dyads of NHPs, providing an incomplete picture of how group-living primates cooperate. This collection of PhD studies aims to examine what facilitates and constrains cooperation in great apes beyond dyadic interactions. We will meet in person at 4pm Wednesday in the common room--and you can also join online https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTliODBlNDQtMzM1MC00… All the best, Alex ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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(Dr) Jade Hooper

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Please join me in congratulating Jade Hooper who passed her viva voce today. Her thesis is entitled "Exploring Social Inequalities in Dog bites and Strikes Using Administrative Data Sources" and she was supervised by Paul Lambert (Faculty of Social Sciences), Tony Robertson (BES) and myself. Jade is a regular attendee of BERG/SHAIR meetings - she used to organise them! Congratulations directly to Jade please - jade.hooper(a)stir.ac.uk 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<http://h.m.buchanan-smith@stir.ac.uk/> Home page<https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/257464> Marmoset care<https://www.marmosetcare.stir.ac.uk/> Animal Welfare 24/7 across the lifespan<https://www.animalconcepts.eu/247approachtopromotingoptimalwelfareforcaptiv…> Welfare of dogs <https://nc3rs.org.uk/housing-and-husbandry-dogs> ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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BERG/SHAIR meeting Wednesday 11th

by Alejandro Sanchez Amaro

Dear all, In the next BERG/SHAIR meeting Marie Padberg, PhD student from the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig, Germany, will give a presentation titled "Is altercentrism WEIRD or GREAT? Insights from cross-cultural and comparative studies on the altercentric bias in false belief tasks" The meeting will be online, but we will broadcast it from the Psychology Common Room at 4pm. Here is the abstract: Altercentrism, meaning the effortless processing of other individuals' mental states, was long believed to be human unique. I challenge this view with two studies showing that a) the way this phenomenon is studied in WEIRD populations is not culturally universal and that b) also great apes show an altercentric bias with a similar developmental trajectory to human infants. Teams link for the talk: Teams link https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTliODBlNDQtMzM1MC00… Also, apologies for a mistake I made. Yesterday I forgot to record Zsuzsa Lugosi's talk. best, Alex ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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BERG/SHAIR meeting 4th December

by Alejandro Sanchez Amaro

Dear all, In the next BERG/SHAIR meeting Zsuzsa Lugosi will give a presentation titled " Investigating the ways children (aged 6-11) connect to nature at the Natural history Museum, London." As usual, we will meet in the Psychology Common Room at 4pm. The presentation will be in person and you will also have the chance to follow it via Teams . You can find the abstract below The relationship humans foster with nature is complex but as often with relationships, a good one comes with many benefits. The benefits of a strong connection to nature is relatively well understood, however it is less well understood how this relationship develops through childhood. Children between the ages of 6-11 are interesting to study as their time is well structured by the school, which includes nature and nature contact to a varying degree. However, from the literature we know that knowledge is not the best route to a strong connection to nature, emotions are. So looking at experiences outside of the school where children have unstructured time are a good starting point. The Natural History Museum set out to connect young people with nature and designated vast resources to do so, but they do not fully understand whether these resources meet the aim. My work intends to fill in the gap in our knowledge on how children may connect to nature at the NHM as well as provide actionable knowledge to the museum. I will present some of my findings as well as the unexpected direction this took my point of view of the research on nature connectedness. Teams link https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTliODBlNDQtMzM1MC00… best, Alex ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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meeting today

by Alejandro Sanchez Amaro

Dear all, This is a short reminder that today we will meet at 4pm in the Psychology Common Room. The idea is that core BERG members talk about their grant ideas, proposals and current research. all the best, Alex ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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PhD opportunity: mandrill microbiome

by Sharon Kessler

Hi everyone, Please see below for a PhD studentship opportunity! Sharon https://iapetus2.ac.uk/studentships/mandrills-and-microbes-ii-the-gut-micro… Details of the competition are here: https://iapetus2.ac.uk/ Please encourage any student who might be eligible and interested to apply. The next important deadline is for international applicants: Monday 9th December 2024. -------------------------- Sharon Kessler (she/her), 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.stir.ac.uk/people/1104622#research; https://www.sharonekessler.com/ Book review editor: International Journal of Primatology Academic editor: PLOS ONE ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Meeting 27th November

by Alejandro Sanchez Amaro

Dear all, For next week there are no presenters, but we will still meet (Wednesday 27th, Psychology Common Room 4pm). The idea is that core BERG members use their time (if they wish) to briefly present current projects, grant ideas, proposals, results, etc to each other. I would personally present the results of some studies in preparation. Please let me know whether you want to present some work by Tuesday next week. If you present, send me your slides as well. I will then accommodate the time according to the number of presenters. We can discuss further details after today's meeting if necessary. best. Alex ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Primate PhD Studentships

by Pawel Fedurek

FYI ----------- Two fully funded PhD studentships on primate behaviour at NTU. Contact the supervisors for more details! Please circulate to any interested parties and apologies for cross-posting. The social and environmental predictors of health resilience in a wild animal model<https://www.ntu.ac.uk/study-and-courses/postgraduate/phd/phd-opportunities/…> with Chris Young, Richard McFarland and Stefano Kaburu Using imaging spectroscopy to measure individual differences in facial expressivity in human and non-human primates<https://www.ntu.ac.uk/study-and-courses/postgraduate/phd/phd-opportunities/…> with Bridget Waller, Jamie Whitehouse and Haida Liang Prof Bridget M. Waller<https://www.ntu.ac.uk/staff-profiles/social-sciences/bridget-waller> Professor of Evolution and Social Behaviour E: bridget.waller(a)ntu.ac.uk // Twitter: @WallerBridget Evolution and Social Interaction Research Group<https://www.ntu.ac.uk/research/groups-and-centres/groups/evolution-and-soci…> ERC Project FACEDIFF<https://www.facediff.co.uk/> ------------------------------- 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 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). ________________________________ Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Next meeting Wednesday 20th November

by Alejandro Sanchez Amaro

Dear all, In the next BERG/SHAIR meeting Jade Hooper will give a presentation titled "Exploring social inequalities in dog bites and strikes across Scotland" We will meet in the Psychology Common Room at 4pm. You can find the abstract below Hospital admissions due to dog bites and strikes (DBS) are rising across the UK and in Scotland this has been dubbed a ‘national crisis’. DBS can result in serious physical and mental harm, particularly to vulnerable populations. While the highest rates are seen in the most deprived areas of England and Wales, the extent of these disparities in Scotland is unclear. In this talk, I will present findings from a study exploring social inequalities in DBS across Scotland. The research analysed data from NHS 24 calls, A&E attendances, and hospital admissions linked to 2011 Census data, focusing on area-level deprivation, household characteristics, and environmental factors. The talk will discuss the need to address inequities and advocate for a shift from the criminalisation and blaming of irresponsible dog ownership toward strategies that support families and consider the role of broader systemic factors. You can join online clicking on the link below: Join Teams meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:meeting_NTliODBlNDQtMzM1MC00OT…> ________________________________ Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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BERG/SHAIR meetings

by Alejandro Sanchez Amaro

Dear all, after some confusion with the links yesterday, I am circulating the link to join the BERG/SHAIR meetings online. I will copy circulate this link in future email correspondences. ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams Need help?<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US> Join the meeting now<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTliODBlNDQtMzM1MC00…> Meeting ID: 359 626 841 252 Passcode: ez92Wx ________________________________ Dial in by phone +44 20 7660 8381,,923798669#<tel:+442076608381,,923798669#> United Kingdom, City of London Find a local number<https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/1527ff80-ccf9-40fa-b6de-02ba24680550?id=…> Phone conference ID: 923 798 669# For organizers: Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=ef6e3d43-6071-4600-…> | Reset dial-in PIN<https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/usp/pstnconferencing> ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Alejandro Sanchez Amaro shared "BERG SHAIR MEETINGS 24-25" with you

by Alejandro Sanchez Amaro

[Share image] Alejandro Sanchez Amaro invited you to view a file Hello everyone, per request, I am making the berg shair calendar visible to everyone listed in the berg mailing list. best, Alex <https://stir-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/r/personal/as159_stir_ac_uk/Documents/BE…> [icon] BERG SHAIR MEETINGS 24-25 [permission globe icon] This invite will only work for you and people with existing access. Open <https://stir-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/r/personal/as159_stir_ac_uk/Documents/BE…> Share <https://stir-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/r/personal/as159_stir_ac_uk/Documents/BE…> [cid:2431cb4a-7c42-4102-85f3-a4730cecfbb4] This email is generated through University of Stirling's use of Microsoft 365 and may contain content that is controlled by University of Stirling. ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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link

by Alejandro Sanchez Amaro

Dear all, Sorry for the inconvenience. This is the link for today and future berg shair meetings ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams Need help?<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US> Join the meeting now<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTliODBlNDQtMzM1MC00…> Meeting ID: 359 626 841 252 Passcode: ez92Wx ________________________________ Dial in by phone +44 20 7660 8381,,923798669# United Kingdom, City of London Find a local number<https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/1527ff80-ccf9-40fa-b6de-02ba24680550?id=…> Phone conference ID: 923 798 669# For organizers: Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=ef6e3d43-6071-4600-…> | Reset dial-in PIN<https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/usp/pstnconferencing> ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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BERG/SHAIR Wednesday 13th November

by Alejandro Sanchez Amaro

Dear all, This is an announcement that this Wednesday Roman Stengeling from the Max Planck Institute of Evolutionary Antrhopology in Leipzig, Germany will give a presentation on: Culture and Human Development: Issues of Global Representation and Contextualization. The talk will be online at 4pm and we will also gather in the Psychology Common Room. Since its inception, child development research has predominantly sampled participants from a narrow and unrepresentative range of cultural communities. Despite this, findings are typically generalized to represent "children" universally. This talk presents a systematic review of studies from five major journals (2016-2020), highlighting the persistent overrepresentation of children from culturally atypical populations, often in the absence of contextual detail. To illustrate the impact of this biased sampling and lack of contextualization, I will discuss recent cross-cultural research conducted in rural Namibia and urban Germany, examining cultural variation in socio-cognitive development—specifically, children’s cooperation in social dilemmas and their understanding of false beliefs. These findings advocate for culturally-inclusive approaches to finally advance a genuinely global, rather than regional, science of child development. best, Alex ________________________________ Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Congratulations to Liz williamson

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Please join in in congratulating Liz Williamson, who is an Honorary Professor with us! Liz is a key member of a group who received a prestigious award from the Species Survival Committee of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature for her work on the Primate Specialist Group and their outstanding contributions in delivering the Species Strategic Plan from 2021-2023. The Primate Specialist Group<http://www.primate-sg.org/> is a network of scientists and conservationists who stand against the tide of extinction which threatens humanity’s closest kin. Liz Williamson is The Primate Specialist Group<http://www.primate-sg.org/>’s Red List Authority Coordinator for great apes and Liz has been integral in winning this award. Congrats directly to Liz - e.a.williamson(a)stir.ac.uk Thank you! 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<http://h.m.buchanan-smith@stir.ac.uk/> Home page<https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/257464> Marmoset care<https://www.marmosetcare.stir.ac.uk/> Animal Welfare 24/7 across the lifespan<https://www.animalconcepts.eu/247approachtopromotingoptimalwelfareforcaptiv…> Welfare of dogs <https://nc3rs.org.uk/housing-and-husbandry-dogs> ________________________________ Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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BERG/SHAIR meeting 6th November

by Alejandro Sanchez Amaro

Dear all, This is an announcement that this Wednesday (4pm Psych Common Room) Brian Irwin will give a presentation on: Top Tails enriches lives through expert dog training and specialised therapy programmes, promoting confidence, compassion, and trust for those facing unique challenges. here a short abstract for the talk: Top Tails is a dedicated dog training, behaviour consultancy, and animal-assisted therapy provider based in Dunblane, Scotland. The company specialises in using scientifically backed, positive reinforcement methods to support dog owners and their pets, and it provides essential therapy services tailored for individuals with autism and those overcoming cynophobia (fear of dogs). Through compassionate, structured programmes, Top Tails fosters meaningful connections between dogs and people, improving lives and well-being on both sides of the lead. best, Alex ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

7 months, 3 weeks

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Cafe Philosophique on Rational Animals

by Giacomo Melis

Hello Bergers, In case someone is interested, on Saturday October 19 I will run a discussion on "Rational Animals?" for the Stirling Science Festival<https://stirlingevents.org/tolbooth-event/science-festival-saturday-19-octo…>. The event will be at the Tolbooth from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Just so you know what to expect, it will not be a lecture. Rather, I will make a 10-minute introduction to the topic, raise some question, invite suggestions from the audience, and I'll moderate the discussion. It will all be very informal and interactive. All the best, Giacomo --- Dr Giacomo Melis (he/him) UKRI Future Leader Fellow https://ared.stir.ac.uk/ https://empiricalepistemology.stir.ac.uk/ ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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BERG impact meeting 30th October

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Dear BERGers and SHAIRers In our meeting on Wednesday 30th October, 4-5pm (Psychology Common Room) a number of colleagues will summarise their research on improving the welfare of animals, in relation to the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2029). ALL WELCOME! There will be drinks and nibbles for those able to stay on for a discussion and chat afterwards. Hope to see you there, Hannah ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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looking for presenters after cancellations

by Alejandro Sanchez Amaro

Dear all, I hope this email finds you well, Two presenters have cancelled their presentations yesterday 😱 (dates 20th November and 11th December). If you have any person in mind who could present (including yourselves 🙂), please let me know and we could arrange a meeting. All the best ________________________________ Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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