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BERG/SHAIR 12th February
by Alejandro Sanchez Amaro 10 Feb '25

10 Feb '25

Dear all, Hope you had a great weekend. In the next BERG/SHAIR meeting this week, Yoorana Peyre will present her latest work on her project: Impact of short and long exposure to low and high temperatures on bumblebees’ (Bombus terrestris audax) cognition. The meeting will take place in the Common Psychology room at 4pm, Wednesday. Here is the abstract for the talk Pollinators, including bumblebees, are crucial for food production and ecosystems’ integrity. Pollinators are threatened by numerous factors of anthropogenic origin, among which climate change is one of the most impactful. While the effects of climate change on pollinators’ relationship with plants as well as on their physiology and phenology start to be well acknowledged, studies about how it might impact their cognitive abilities are still rare even if they are fundamental to understand how it might influence their foraging strategies, their fitness and therefore the pollination service they provide. My study investigates how a short and long exposure to abnormally high and low temperatures impact crucial bumblebee’s cognitive abilities such as learning and memory. link to connect online 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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BERG/SHAIR meeting 4th February
by Alejandro Sanchez Amaro 04 Feb '25

04 Feb '25

Dear all, This is a reminder that tomorrow, unfortunately, there will be no presentation. We can still meet to socialize in the Common Psychology Room at 4pm if you fancy 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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BERG meeting today
by Alejandro Sanchez Amaro 29 Jan '25

29 Jan '25

Dear all, This is just a gentle reminder that today Akzira Abuova from Leipzig University will present her work on Collaborative dishonesty. The meeting will be online but you are all welcome to join me in the Psychology Common Room at 4pm. Collaborative Dishonesty: Children Cheat More When They Benefit Together Abstract: Collaboration, where individuals work together to achieve mutual benefits, is a defining feature of human societies. However, research has shown that adults are particularly willing to commit transgressions when pursuing collaborative goals. The developmental origins of this phenomenon, as well as its prevalence in non-Western populations remain largely unexplored. I will present a study conducted with the Kazakhstani population, examining how collaborative motives and socio-cultural influences can undermine honesty from an early stage of development. Additionally, I will briefly outline planned future studies. 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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Ian Redmond talks about gorillas in Edinburgh 11 Feb, 6pm
by Hannah Buchanan-Smith 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

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 25 Jan '25

25 Jan '25

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 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

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 16 Jan '25

16 Jan '25

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 15 Jan '25

15 Jan '25

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 07 Jan '25

07 Jan '25

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 18 Dec '24

18 Dec '24

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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