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Book review opportunities
by Sharon Kessler 19 May '23

19 May '23

Dear Bergers, If anyone would like to review one of these books for the International Journal of Primatology, please let me know. The Cooperative Neuron - William A. Phillips - Oxford University Press (oup.com)<https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-cooperative-neuron-978019887698…> *Note this should be reviewed from a primatology angle for the readership of IJP Gibbon Conservation in the Anthropocene<https://www.cambridge.org/academic/subjects/life-sciences/biological-anthro…> Sharon -------------------------- 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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Funded PhD position
by Hannah Buchanan-Smith 17 May '23

17 May '23

Dog Welfare – Development of a biomarker in saliva to detect stress in dogs University of Lincoln - deadline 31 May https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/phd-studentship-in-dog-welfare-develo… [https://www.findaphd.com/images/FAP-social-icon.jpg]<https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/phd-studentship-in-dog-welfare-develo…> PhD studentship in Dog Welfare – Development of a biomarker in saliva to detect stress in dogs at University of Lincoln on FindAPhD.com<https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/phd-studentship-in-dog-welfare-develo…> PhD Project - PhD studentship in Dog Welfare – Development of a biomarker in saliva to detect stress in dogs at University of Lincoln, listed on FindAPhD.com www.findaphd.com 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<http://marmosetcare.com/> Animal Welfare 24/7 across the lifespan<https://animalconcepts.mykajabi.com/247approachtopromotingoptimalwelfarefor…> 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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PhD position (orangutan communication)
by Pawel Fedurek 12 May '23

12 May '23

Dear All, Some of you might be interested. https://uni-tuebingen.de/universitaet/stellenangebote/newsfullview-stellena… 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 Tel: +44 (0)1786 467844<tel:+441786467844> 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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zoom link for arnaud's talk
by Sharon Kessler 10 May '23

10 May '23

https://ki-se.zoom.us/j/9583698009 Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting<https://ki-se.zoom.us/j/9583698009> Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, conference, huddle, and training rooms, as well as executive offices and classrooms. Founded in 2011, Zoom helps businesses and organizations bring their teams together in a frictionless environment to get more done. Zoom is a publicly traded company headquartered in San Jose, CA. ki-se.zoom.us -------------------------- 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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BERG seminar - Arnaud Tognetti
by Sharon Kessler 10 May '23

10 May '23

Dear Bergers, I am delighted to announce that this week's BERG seminar (Wednesday, May 10th at 4pm, hybrid), will be Dr Arnaud Tognetti from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. He will be discussing the identification of sickness. The abstract and link are below. Please join us, either in the Psychology common room or online! Identification of sickness: some past, current and future projects Humankind is an inherently social species. Although social life brings clear benefits, sociality also facilitates transmission of infectious pathogens. Many social species, including mandrills, mice, and lobsters identify sick conspecifics via olfactory and visual cues and strategically avoid physical contact with them. Humans are likewise able to identify sick individuals based on visual cues of sickness, such as vomiting, coughing, sneezing or rashes, and the perception of these cues induces strong emotional disgust and subsequent avoidance. However, these sickness cues are expressed when people are already at an advanced disease stage and, often, have been contagious for a while. The ability to detect and avoid sick individuals in the early stages of infection would be even more efficient in reducing the likelihood of contamination. In this talk, I will present an overview of my recent work that suggests that sickness can be identified based on different sensory sickness cues (e.g., facial, olfactory, vocal) only a couple hours after an experimentally induced systemic inflammation. Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:meeting_MjI5NTVhOGItNWM0OC00Nz… Looking forward to seeing you there! Sharon -------------------------- 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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BERG next week - Dr Sarabian
by Sharon Kessler 03 May '23

03 May '23

Dear Bergers, I just wanted to send out a quick reminder that next week, May 3rd, Cécile Sarabian will be giving the BERG seminar at 10 am -- not 4pm!! This is because she's at the University of Hong Kong, so she needs an early morning slot. Her talk will be titled "Risk perception and potential applications in wildlife management and conservation." I'll circulate the abstract early next week. This is the link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:meeting_MjI5NTVhOGItNWM0OC00Nz… [https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/hashedassets-launcher/favicon/favicon-…]<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:meeting_MjI5NTVhOGItNWM0OC00Nz…> Join conversation<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:meeting_MjI5NTVhOGItNWM0OC00Nz…> teams.microsoft.com Best, Sharon -------------------------- 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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BERG Seminar - Sound Recording Workshop
by Sharon Kessler 26 Apr '23

26 Apr '23

Dear Bergers, This week our BERG seminar will be a sound recording workshop run by Dr Pawel Fedurek. He will be demonstrating and showing the new sound recording equipment that BERG has acquired. The workshop will be in person April 26th at 4 pm in the Psychology Common Room (C3A94). If you are a PhD student or an early career researcher -- or simply interested in how these methods could be used in your research -- please do come along! All are welcome -- especially PhD students and early career folks! Best wishes, Sharon -------------------------- 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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Fw: Fear-Reduction Training for Wild Animals
by Sharon Kessler 26 Apr '23

26 Apr '23

Hi everyone, Below is more information about the techniques Jennifer discussed during the recent BERG discussion with Alexandra Horowitz. Sharon -------------------------- 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 ________________________________ From: Cunha, Jennifer <j.cunha(a)northeastern.edu> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 1:17 AM To: Sharon Kessler <sharon.kessler(a)stir.ac.uk> Subject: Re: Fear-Reduction Training for Wild Animals You don't often get email from j.cunha(a)northeastern.edu. 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. ________________________________ Thank you, Sharon! I've just signed up. The below info works - here is also a link to the dog version. https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/behavior/modifying-aggressive-dog-behavio… For wild primates, the 'sub-threshold' behavior would be moving away from the human - so you'd present the stimulus at a far enough distance where they don't move away. [https://s28489.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/0508-Jolanta_and_Juni.jpg…]<https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/behavior/modifying-aggressive-dog-behavio…> Modifying Aggressive Dog Behavior - Whole Dog Journal<https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/behavior/modifying-aggressive-dog-behavio…> Whole Dog Journal contributor Pat Miller writes on modifying aggressive dog behavior. ¡°Constructional Aggression Treatment¡± is a promising new approach. www.whole-dog-journal.com I'm also happy to chat with anyone who needs some specific ideas or training protocols. I've written training protocols for projects for Northeastern, MIT, University of Glasgow, etc. Thanks again! I loved the session and can't wait to learn more! Jen Cunha ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Research Culture Awards - make your nomination
by Hannah Buchanan-Smith 20 Apr '23

20 Apr '23

Dear BERGers Please consider nominating a BERG colleague if you feel you can. Perhaps Pawel as BERG leader, or Pawel, Gema or Sharon who have been organising the amazing seminars. Perhaps you have been getting great mentoring, or collaborative support, or wish to champion an early career researcher who is going above and beyond. There are lots of categories and it only takes a few minutes.....please see the link below. Research Culture Awards - make your nomination Nominations can be made<https://uoscomms.newsweaver.com/universityofstirling.1rid8s2hqn/1qfqptrggxi…> in any or all the following 7 categories: * Outstanding research leadership * Outstanding collaborator * Outstanding support from professional services * Outstanding mentor * Outstanding early career researcher * Outstanding activity dedicated to enhancing research culture * Outstanding research activity dedicated to equality, diversity and inclusion  The Research Culture Awards Ceremony will be co-hosted by Professor Rachel Norman (Dean for Research Engagement and Performance) and Professor Eddie Duncan (Associate Dean for Research Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport and Research Environment Group Chair) on Friday, 2 June, 2pm-3.30pm. If you have any questions about the Festival of Research 2023 contact ias(a)stir.ac.uk.  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<http://marmosetcare.com/> Animal Welfare 24/7 across the lifespan<https://animalconcepts.mykajabi.com/247approachtopromotingoptimalwelfarefor…> Welfare of dogs <https://nc3rs.org.uk/housing-and-husbandry-dogs> 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<http://marmosetcare.com/> Animal Welfare 24/7 across the lifespan<https://animalconcepts.mykajabi.com/247approachtopromotingoptimalwelfarefor…> 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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Fwd: Seminar in May on public attitudes and wild carnivores - circulate advert?
by Hannah Buchanan-Smith 18 Apr '23

18 Apr '23

Please see message from Dr Blake Morton on his forthcoming seminar. Looks fascinating- May 3rd at 9-11PDT (4-6pm in UK). You need to register (free). ________________________________ From: Blake Morton <B.Morton(a)hull.ac.uk> Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 1:09 pm To: Hannah Buchanan-Smith <h.m.buchanan-smith(a)stir.ac.uk> Subject: Seminar in May on public attitudes and wild carnivores - circulate advert? 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. ________________________________ Hi Hannah, I’m giving a talk in May at the University of Leeds that might be of interest to BERG, and I was wondering whether you could possibly help circulate? My talk is part of a seminar on public attitudes towards wild carnivores, with special reference to landscape rewilding here in the UK. Using wild foxes as an example, I’ll be talking about whether promoting research on carnivore psychology can be used as a marketing tool for encouraging greater public tolerance of carnivores. People can join online or in person. See the programme and book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/good-dog-bad-dog-online-event-tickets-619827… Many thanks for your help! Blake Dr Blake Morton |Lecturer| Psychology Department of Psychology University of Hull, HU6 7RX, UK Email: b.morton(a)hull.ac.uk<mailto:b.morton@hull.ac.uk> Phone: +44 (0) 1482 465587 Web: https://www.blakemorton.co.uk/ Twitter: @DrBlakeMorton [cid:image001.png@01D9722E.B528EAC0] ________________________________ Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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