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Meeting 27th November
by Alejandro Sanchez Amaro 20 Nov '24

20 Nov '24

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 20 Nov '24

20 Nov '24

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 15 Nov '24

15 Nov '24

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 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

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 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

[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 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

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 11 Nov '24

11 Nov '24

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 06 Nov '24

06 Nov '24

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 04 Nov '24

04 Nov '24

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

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Cafe Philosophique on Rational Animals
by Giacomo Melis 31 Oct '24

31 Oct '24

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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