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PhD position on evaluating great ape cognitive and behavioural wellbeing
by Pawel Fedurek 03 Jan '23

03 Jan '23

Dear All, Happy New Year! Some of you might be interested: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/psychology-doctoral-research-students… [https://www.findaphd.com/images/FAP-social-icon.jpg]<https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/psychology-doctoral-research-students…> Psychology Doctoral Research Studentship - Evaluating great ape cognitive and behavioural wellbeing (2023) at University of Sussex on FindAPhD.com<https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/psychology-doctoral-research-students…> PhD Project - Psychology Doctoral Research Studentship - Evaluating great ape cognitive and behavioural wellbeing (2023) at University of Sussex, listed on FindAPhD.com www.findaphd.com 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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Apes Set Free - Book Review Opportunity
by Sharon Kessler 15 Dec '22

15 Dec '22

Dear Bergers, I am looking for someone to review the book Apes Set Free for the International Journal of Primatology. If you are interested I can provide you with a copy of the e-book. This book looks like it might be of interest to anyone who is interested in the history of primatology, integrating perspectives from animal behaviour and decolonisation. I am happy to recieve reviews from students too. Link to the publishers website for this book here - https://www.routledge.com/The-Chimpanzees-of-Rubondo-Island-Apes-Set-Free/M…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.routl…> Blurb about the book below How did a random batch of chimpanzees come to populate a small island in Tanzania where apes had never lived before? Combining information gathered from fieldwork, laboratory and archival research, this book tells the unique story of chimpanzee babies taken from their forest homes in West-Central Africa and sold to European zoos and circuses, to then be shipped to Lake Victoria and set free on Rubondo Island. These founder animals learnt what to eat, how to build nests, to breed and raise young – ultimately forming a chimpanzee-typical fission–fusion society that today is thriving. The authors compare the ecology, behaviour and genetics of the Rubondo population with communities of wild chimpanzees, providing exciting insights into how our closest relatives adjust to changing environments. At the same time, a reconstruction of the historical context of the Rubondo experiment reflects on its chequered colonial heritage, and the introduction is viewed against current threats to the survival of apes in their natural habitats. If you are interested, please email me (Sharon.Kessler(a)stir.ac.uk) 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 this week
by Gema Martin-Ordas 14 Dec '22

14 Dec '22

Dear all, On Wednesday this week at 4pm, Prof. Bennett Schwartz (Florida International University, USA) will be talking about metacognition. Please, see below the title and short abstract for his talk. As I mentioned before, this meeting will be online (below is the teams link). However, I have booked the Psychology common room for all our meetings, so I will be there with my computer setting up the talk. You’re welcome to join me there. Title: Comparative approaches and the natural ecology of metacognition Abstract: Most cognitive scientists assume that our core cognitive abilities evolved through natural selection. However, we lack the ability to assess causality concerning the natural selection processes that shaped human cognition. As such, I advocate a comparative approach to understand the potential natural selection of cognition. In this talk, I consider metacognition, the experience and knowledge of one’s own cognitive system. I compare the methods used in humans and non-human primates with respect to both the cognitive mechanisms underlying metacognition and the accuracy of metacognition at predicting performance on an object-level task. I advocate for an approach to metacognition that makes hypotheses based on natural ecology and then applies those hypotheses to a wide range of species. Best, Gema Schedule for future meetings: Date Time Speaker Topic Location 21/09/2022 4pm Jeff Martin (McGill University, Canada) Canadian crows and planning Online 28/09/2022 4pm Jade Hooper (University of Stirling) TBC F2F (Common Room, Psych) 05/10/2022 4pm Michael Beran (Georgia State University, USA) Metacognition in primates Online 12/10/2022 4pm Claire Hemingway (Texas University, USA) Bees and bats cognition Online 19/10/2022 4pm Kristine Gandia (University of Stirling) TBC F2F (Common Room, Psych) 02/11/2022 3-5pm Joint meeting—BERG & BES TBC F2F (Common Room, Psych) 09/11/2022 4pm Francesca de Petrillo (Newcastle University, UK) Decision-making in primates Online 16/11/2022 4pm Stephen Ferrigno (University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA) Origins of human thought Online 23/11/2022 4pm Sarah Weir (University of Stirling) TBC Online 30/11/2022 4pm Sabrina Brando (University of Stirling) Individual, leadership, and organisational aspects of human wellbeing in zoos and aquariums F2F (Common Room, Psych) 07/12/2022 4pm Gloria Sabbatini (Istc-CNR Unit of Cognitive Primatology & Primate Center, Italy) Tool use in primates Online 14/12/2022 3pm Elias Garcia Pelegrin (University of Cambridge, UK) Crows and understanding of magic tricks Online Link to the online meetings: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmee…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.mic…> ________________________________ 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 Animal Welfare at the University of Edinburgh/SRUC
by Hannah Buchanan-Smith 12 Dec '22

12 Dec '22

Please find a link to a University of Edinburgh lecturer in Animal Welfare position: List of vacancies - Lecturer in Animal Welfare | SRUC<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fserversmt…>. Closing date 4th January. ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Fw: UFAW LINK: UFAW Online Animal Welfare Conference 20-21 June 2023. Call for abstracts
by Hannah Buchanan-Smith 05 Dec '22

05 Dec '22

In case anyone wishes to submit an abstract.....or attend online - registration opens in February. Dear Hannah, We are now inviting abstract submissions for talks and posters for the 2023 UFAW conference. We are especially keen to receive abstracts applying novel or innovative approaches to animal welfare. Abstract submission deadline is Tuesday 31 January 2023. Details can be found here<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fserversmt…> If you have any questions about this event, please contact me. #UFAW2023 Stephen Dr Stephen Wickens UFAW, The Old School, Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, Herts AL4 8AN, UK Email: wickens(a)ufaw.org.uk ; Direct Tel: +44(0)1276 500880; Office: +44(0)1582 831818 MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "c:" claiming to be www.ufaw.org.uk<C:\Users\Stephen%20Wickens\AppData\Local\Temp\~ed_sb_3\www.ufaw.org.uk> --------------------------- For further information about UFAW awards, scholarships, meetings and other news follow us on: Facebook: Universities Federation for Animal Welfare - UFAW<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fserversmt…> ; Twitter: @UFAW_1926<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fserversmt…> The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) is an UK charity that works to develop and promote improvements in the welfare of all animals through scientific and educational activity worldwide. Registered Charity No 207996 (Registered in England) and Company Limited by Guarantee No 579991 Science in the service of animal welfare To unsubscribe from further emails on this meeting, click here<mailto:wickens@ufaw.org.uk> and enter unsubscribe in the subject <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fserversmt…>[cid:9563267999-1] ________________________________ 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 with macaques
by Pawel Fedurek 05 Dec '22

05 Dec '22

Dear All, Some of you might be interested: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/developmental-and-behavioural-plastic… 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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Fw: UFAW LINK: Hiring. Assistant Professor in Companion Animal Applied Ethology, School of Animal Sciences (SAS), Virginia Tech, US and Assistant Director, Lincoln Park Zoo, USA
by Hannah Buchanan-Smith 14 Nov '22

14 Nov '22

Dear BERGers - some opportunities via UFAW Please find details about a couple of positions that are available, and which may be on interest, and a call for help. Details of a tenure-track Assistant Professor position for a Companion Animal Applied Ethologist in the School of Animal Sciences (SAS) at Virginia Tech, USA are attached. Details of the post of Assistant Director, Lincoln Park Zoo Animal Welfare Science Program, USA can be found below. Finally, Professor Olufemi Alabi (UFAW LINK for the Department of Animal Science and Fisheries Management, Bowen University, Nigeria) is looking for any university, schools or farms one who may be able to assist him in spending up to three months on placement in the Spring/ Summer of 2023. If you think you may be able to, his email is olufemi.alabi(a)bowen.edu.ng<mailto:olufemi.alabi@bowen.edu.ng> Thank you. Best wishes, Stephen Dr Stephen Wickens UFAW, The Old School, Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, Herts AL4 8AN, UK Email: wickens(a)ufaw.org.uk ; Direct Tel: +44(0)1276 500880; Office: +44(0)1582 831818 MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "c:" claiming to be www.ufaw.org.uk<C:\Users\Stephen%20Wickens\AppData\Local\Temp\~ed_sb_3\www.ufaw.org.uk> --------------------------- Lincoln Park Zoo's Animal Welfare Science Program<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fserversmt…> is growing! We are hiring an Assistant Director to provide administrative and supervisory support for the Animal Welfare Science program. The Assistant Director will provide regular supervision of scientific staff, facilitate progress across all Animal Welfare Science Program pillars, and lead some original research. The Assistant Director will be an integral part of the Animal Care & Horticulture Department, working alongside animal managers to support animal welfare at Lincoln Park Zoo. Please see the post if you are interested in learning more: MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "serversmtpbond.com" claiming to be https://careers.hireology.com/lincolnparkzoologicalsociety/1015723/descript…<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fserversmt…> --------------------- For further information about UFAW awards, scholarships, meetings and other news follow us on: Facebook: Universities Federation for Animal Welfare - UFAW<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fserversmt…> ; Twitter: @UFAW_1926<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fserversmt…> The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) is an UK charity that works to develop and promote improvements in the welfare of all animals through scientific and educational activity worldwide. Registered Charity No 207996 (Registered in England) and Company Limited by Guarantee No 579991 Science in the service of animal welfare To unsubscribe from further emails on this meeting, click here<mailto:wickens@ufaw.org.uk> and enter unsubscribe in the subject [UFAW Conference 2022]<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fserversmt…> ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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International Society for Anthrozoology conference, Edinburgh, June 2023 - save the date!
by Hannah Buchanan-Smith 08 Nov '22

08 Nov '22

The International Society for Anthrozoology ( ISAZ<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fisaz.net%…> ) conference will be hosted at the University of Edinburgh between 15-18th June 2023. It would be great to have a strong Scottish/UK presence, and one of the organisers, Roxanne Hawkins has asked me to encourage human-animal students/staff who might be interested in attending and/or presenting. The plan is to have the website launched and open abstract submissions on 1st December with a deadline of 1st Feb. For now, save the date if you are interested! 15-18th June 2023. All good wishes, Hannah 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<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fh.m.buchan…> 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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Funded PhD studentship
by Hannah Buchanan-Smith 08 Nov '22

08 Nov '22

Dr Roxanne Hawkins, University of Edinburgh is advertising a funded PhD studentship with the RSPCA focused on animal cruelty prevention. It's a tight deadline of 30th November with the PhD starting in January. The link is here: Breaking the Chain: RSPCA PhD Studentship | The University of Edinburgh<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ed.ac…> 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<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fh.m.buchan…> 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
by Pawel Fedurek 28 Oct '22

28 Oct '22

Dear All, Some of you might be interested. https://www.dpz.eu/en/career/job-offers/single-view/news/phd-position-drive… 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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