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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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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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BERG impact meeting 30th October
by Hannah Buchanan-Smith 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

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 18 Oct '24

18 Oct '24

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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Field assistant positions available at the Caledonian Crow cognition and behaviour research project (CrowCoG)
by Pawel Fedurek 16 Oct '24

16 Oct '24

Dear All, Some of you might be interested: https://www.eva.mpg.de/career/positions-available/job/631/Abteilung%20Sprac… ------------------------------- 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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Fw: Primate Behavior and Conservation Field Course in Uganda
by Pawel Fedurek 14 Oct '24

14 Oct '24

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: 10 October 2024 08:50 To: PsychAcadStaff <PsychAcadStaff(a)stir.ac.uk> Subject: Fw: Primate Behavior and Conservation Field Course in Uganda Kind regards, Roswitha Please note that I am working every alternate Friday, so I may not respond on alternating Fridays but on the following Monday instead. ________________________________ From: Kimberly Dingess <kdingess(a)semlikichimpanzee.org> Sent: 10 October 2024 06:06 To: eweinber(a)sas.upenn.edu <eweinber(a)sas.upenn.edu> Subject: Primate Behavior and Conservation Field Course in Uganda You don't often get email from kdingess(a)semlikichimpanzee.org. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> 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<https://groups.google.com/>. ________________________________ Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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