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BERG/SHAIR seminar this Wednesday, 16:30
by Pawel Fedurek 28 Sep '26

28 Sep '26

Dear All, This Wednesday (4.30pm) we will have our first research seminar this semester led by Francesco Zambianchi (ENES Bioacoustics Research Laboratory, University of Saint-Étienne, France) entitled "Different chimpanzee call types occupy distinct communication spaces - Methodological Implications for passive acoustic monitoring" - abstract below. The seminar will be held online at 4.30pm this week due to the faculty meeting earlier that day. Please find a link to the meeting below the abstract. Abstract Passive acoustic monitoring (P.A.M.) offers opportunities to investigate vocal communication in wild and unhabituated animals, but recordings obtained at different distances cannot be interpreted independently of sound propagation. We develop a framework to estimate the communication range of chimpanzee vocalisations by combining calibrated acoustic recordings, propagation measurements, source-level reconstruction and species-specific auditory sensitivity. Vocalisations were recorded simultaneously using a six-recorder array deployed at known distances. Two complementary source-level estimators were developed: a broadband estimator based on propagation experiments and a frequency-dependent estimator derived from field recordings using a kNN approach. We propagated reconstructed source spectra using alternative models, and communication active space was estimated from the proportion of auditory bands remaining above the chimpanzee hearing threshold. Source-level and active space estimates differed consistently across call types. Spectral structure contributed beyond overall source level: low-frequency grunts retained greater active space than higher-frequency hoos despite comparable source levels. The results demonstrate that source level, spectral structure, frequency-dependent propagation and receiver sensitivity jointly shape communication space. This framework provides a methodology for extending P.A.M. studies across larger spatial scales and to other taxa. Link to the meeting: https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.mic…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.mic…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.mic…<https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3816460052135?p=xsEIefROgXSXlZHxc0> Best wishes, Pawel ------------------------------- Dr Pawel Fedurek (he/his) Senior Lecturer in Psychology Behaviour and Evolution Research Group (BERG) School of Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Stirling Stirling, FK9 4LA Scotland, UK @pawel-fedurek<https://bsky.app/profile/pawel-fedurek.bsky.social> @berg-stirling<https://bsky.app/profile/berg-stirling.bsky.social> Staff webpage<https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/1080868> | BERG webpage<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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Fw: Human Behaviour Change for Life online conference for circulation to BERG members if possible
by Pawel Fedurek 25 Sep '26

25 Sep '26

FYI: I'm just getting in touch to ask if you would please circulate details to the BERG mailing list of the Human Behaviour Change for Life online conference happening in a couple of weeks (flyer attached). I've got a discount code which people can use to get 50% off! The code is conferencefriends which you can use at checkout from this link: https://hbcl-online-learning.thinkific.com/courses/HBCL-conference Along with the flyer I have attached the programme of live talks. There will also be lots of recorded talks too, so even if people can't make the live talks, it's still worth looking into. If you don't know the group already, they are an amazing bunch who use behaviour change principles to help create positive change for animals, people and the planet. They work a lot with animal welfare organisations and lead with a really compassionate approach. They really are a great organisation to follow, with fabulous networking opportunities, so if other BERGers don't know about them, then they should absolutely look them up. Thank you! Jade Dr Jade Hooper (she/her) Research Fellow Faculty of Health, Sport and Society - Education and Social Work University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Email: jade.hooper(a)stir.ac.uk Web: www.stir.ac.uk [Facebook icon]<https://www.facebook.com/universityofstirling/> [X icon] <https://x.com/StirUni> [LinkedIn icon] <https://www.linkedin.com/edu/university-of-stirling-12676> [Instagram icon] <https://www.instagram.com/universityofstirling/> [YouTube icon] <https://www.youtube.com/user/UniversityOfStirling> [Banner]<https://www.stir.ac.uk/> [Scottish University of the Year 2027] [UK Sports University of the Year 2027] [Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence] [Athena Swan Silver Award - Gender Charter] ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Recall: Update Email
by Isla McLeod 25 Sep '26

25 Sep '26

ism00038(a)students.stir.ac.uk would like to recall the message, "Update Email". ________________________________ Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Update Email
by Isla McLeod 25 Sep '26

25 Sep '26

Hi, I am about to finish my Masters course but would love to still get emails from BERG and opportunities for PhDs. Can I receive these emails to my Gmail? It is isla.mcleod16(a)gmail.com, if possible. Best wishes, Isla ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Lecturer in Human Animal Interactions
by Pawel Fedurek 25 Sep '26

25 Sep '26

FYI https://jobs.lincoln.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=CHS330B Best wishes, Pawel ------------------------------- Dr Pawel Fedurek (he/his) Senior Lecturer in Psychology Behaviour and Evolution Research Group (BERG) School of Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Stirling Stirling, FK9 4LA Scotland, UK @pawel-fedurek<https://bsky.app/profile/pawel-fedurek.bsky.social> @berg-stirling<https://bsky.app/profile/berg-stirling.bsky.social> Staff webpage<https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/1080868> | BERG webpage<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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PhD opportunity - culture and social bonds in apes
by Pawel Fedurek 24 Sep '26

24 Sep '26

FYI https://imprs-qbee.mpg.de/131133/cultural-grooming-and-social-bonds-in-grea… Best wishes, Pawel ------------------------------- Dr Pawel Fedurek (he/his) Senior Lecturer in Psychology Behaviour and Evolution Research Group (BERG) School of Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Stirling Stirling, FK9 4LA Scotland, UK @pawel-fedurek<https://bsky.app/profile/pawel-fedurek.bsky.social> @berg-stirling<https://bsky.app/profile/berg-stirling.bsky.social> Staff webpage<https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/1080868> | BERG webpage<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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First BERG meeting - 23 September, 4pm (Common Room)
by Pawel Fedurek 23 Sep '26

23 Sep '26

Dear All, I hope that you all had a great summer break. The new semester has just started and we are about to resume our BERG seminars. Our first meeting will take place next week on Wednesday, 23 September (4pm), and will be held in person in the Psychology Common Room (3A94). We don't have a specific agenda for this one - it will be just about socialising and catching up with each other after the summer. For our new members, such as incoming MSc students, this will be a great opportunity to be introduced to BERG. Drop by if you're around, and feel free to bring some snacks and drinks with you! Best wishes, Pawel ------------------------------- Dr Pawel Fedurek (he/his) Senior Lecturer in Psychology Behaviour and Evolution Research Group (BERG) School of Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Stirling Stirling, FK9 4LA Scotland, UK @pawel-fedurek<https://bsky.app/profile/pawel-fedurek.bsky.social> @berg-stirling<https://bsky.app/profile/berg-stirling.bsky.social> Staff webpage<https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/1080868> | BERG webpage<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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Congratulations to Dr Zsuzsa Lugosi-Grant!
by Pawel Fedurek 17 Sep '26

17 Sep '26

Dear All, Our long-standing BERGer and Stirling alumna, Zsuzsa Lugosi-Grant, has passed her viva! The title of her PhD thesis is: “I feel a kind of linking between people and nature, I don’t know why”: Exploring children’s connection to nature at the Natural History Museum, London. She completed her PhD at King’s College London. Please join me in congratulating Dr Lugosi-Grant! You are welcome to email your congratulations to Zsuzsa individually at zsuzsa.lugosi-grant(a)stir.ac.uk Best wishes, Pawel ------------------------------- Dr Pawel Fedurek (he/his) Senior Lecturer in Psychology Behaviour and Evolution Research Group (BERG) School of Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Stirling Stirling, FK9 4LA Scotland, UK @pawel-fedurek<https://bsky.app/profile/pawel-fedurek.bsky.social> @berg-stirling<https://bsky.app/profile/berg-stirling.bsky.social> Staff webpage<https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/1080868> | BERG webpage<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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Joint ASAB/PSGB conference (8-10 December) in Edinburgh
by Pawel Fedurek 27 Aug '26

27 Aug '26

Dear All, As you might know, there will be a joint ASAB/PSGB conference in Edinburgh from 8–10 December (with our own Phyllis Lee giving a plenary talk!). The conference theme is “Social Learning and Culture”. Registration for the PSGB part of the conference on 10 December is still open. Here is the link to the conference webpage: https://asabpsgbwinter.github.io//2026/ Best wishes, Pawel ------------------------------- Dr Pawel Fedurek (he/his) Senior Lecturer in Psychology Behaviour and Evolution Research Group (BERG) School of Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Stirling Stirling, FK9 4LA Scotland, UK @pawel-fedurek<https://bsky.app/profile/pawel-fedurek.bsky.social> @berg-stirling<https://bsky.app/profile/berg-stirling.bsky.social> Staff webpage<https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/1080868> | BERG webpage<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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FW: PhD and postdoc positions on innovation in great apes
by Pawel Fedurek 28 Jul '26

28 Jul '26

FYI https://share.eva.mpg.de/index.php/s/mmQAKxJqwDERZkP?dir=/&editing=false&op… https://share.eva.mpg.de/index.php/s/XFTNzcr7d2XWtKi?dir=/&editing=false&op… Best wishes, Pawel ------------------------------- Dr Pawel Fedurek (he/his) Lecturer in Psychology Behaviour and Evolution Research Group (BERG) School of Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Stirling Stirling, FK9 4LA Scotland, UK @pawel-fedurek<https://bsky.app/profile/pawel-fedurek.bsky.social> @berg-stirling<https://bsky.app/profile/berg-stirling.bsky.social> Staff webpage<https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/1080868> | BERG webpage<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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