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Welcome Back, BERGers - Spring 2020, Here We Go!

by Sarah Kraemer

Dear BERGers, We hope your winter holiday has been cozy and relaxing! We are pleased to say that the Behaviour and Evolution Research Group (BERG) seminars are starting again soon. These seminars are held on Wednesdays at 5:30pm in 3A94. Sarah Kraemer (PhD student in Psychology - me!) and Gema Martin-Ordas (lecturer in Psychology) will be taking over the responsibilities of organising BERG from Jade Hooper and Hannah Buchanan-Smith. Let's hear a virtual round of applause for those two for a successful fall semester of speakers! Thank you Hannah and Jade for that kind e-mail passing the baton to us. Meetings will start on Wednesday 15th January, so please add these Wednesday dates to your diaries. There will be no meeting on the 19th of February for mid-semester break, and the last meeting will be on the 1st of April. The first BERG returning meeting is on Wednesday 15th January at 5:30pm in 3A94 (Psychology common room). One of our fall semester speakers had been tentatively re-scheduled for this date, and if this plan changes we will use this first meeting as a catching-up from the holidays, complete with snacks and bubbly to bolster our moods and strengthen our resolves for 2020! As for the rest of the meetings, SIGN-UPS ARE NOW OPEN! The new schedule can be found at: https://stir.app.box.com/file/588066861916 The success of BERG depends upon you! Please consider signing up for a seminar slot. Presenting at BERG is an excellent way to practice talks, hone your presentation skills, get feedback on grant application ideas, lead a discussion of a controversial/interesting research paper etc. You can also suggest external speakers who we might invite (local speakers only please). Doodle software is no longer free so please look at the schedule in the Box link – and then email me and Gema and we shall update the schedule. If you can provide a title that also helps! ( s.b.kraemer(a)stir.ac.uk; gema.martin-ordas(a)stir.ac.uk ) If you have new students who might wish to be on the BERG mailing list, please send them this e-mail. To sign up to the BERG mailing list new folk must complete the form available here: http://lists.stir.ac.uk/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/berg You can also use this link to unsubscribe. A Happy New Year to all, and to all a good night! Many thanks, Sarah and Gema ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2018 The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.

6 years, 1 month

New BERG seminar organiser

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Dear BERGers Let us thank Jade Hooper for organising the BERG seminars the past semester. Welcome to Sarah Kraemer as the new BERG seminar organiser for Spring 2020, overseen by Gema Martin-Ordas. Look out for Sarah's messages! I shall be away most of Spring 2020 as I am on sabbatical. Craig Roberts will be acting head of BERG whilst I am away. Thank you all for your contributions and engagement this year. Enjoy the break! Hannah Hannah M. Buchanan-Smith Professor, Behaviour and Evolution Research Group<https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/faculties-and-services/natural-sciences/our-re…> Stirling Human Animal Interaction Research (SHAIR<https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/faculties-and-services/natural-sciences/our-re…>) Group Room 3A79, Cottrell Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Stirling Stirling, FK9 4LA Scotland Tel: 01786 467674 Fax: 01786 467641 E-mail: h.m.buchanan-smith(a)stir.ac.uk<mailto:h.m.buchanan-smith@stir.ac.uk> Home page: https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/257464 http://marmosetcare.com/ http://www.247animalwelfare.eu/ http://refiningdogcare.com/ ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2018 The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.

6 years, 1 month

FW: Primate Archaeology Workshop flyer

by Christine Caldwell

Hello all, In case it is of interest, please see the attached flyer for details of a workshop on primate archaeology. Christine. ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2018 The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.

6 years, 1 month

No BERG meeting this week Wednesday 27th November or Wednesday 4th December

by Jade Hooper

Dear BERGers, Due to the industrial action planned for the 25th November - 4th December we will not be running our usual BERG meetings. Kirsty and Lesley's talks will now take place after the New Year. However, the Christmas Party on the 11th December is still on!!! Come along for general merriment with drinks and snacks provided. This will take place on Wednesday 11th December in the Psychology department common room (3A94) at 5:30pm. The most up to date schedule is available on Box for details of talks and for information on dates where BERG is not running (here: https://stir.box.com/s/skboejxqbtg8b52aiadnzi07tv0nrsog). If you have new students who might wish to be on the BERG mailing list, please send them this e-mail. To sign up to the BERG mailing list please use the following link: http://lists.stir.ac.uk/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/berg (you can also use this link to unsubscribe). Best wishes, Jade -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jade Hooper | Research Assistant and PhD Candidate - Faculty of Social Science | 3T37, RG Bomont Building, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA | E-mail: jade.hooper(a)stir.ac.uk<mailto:jade.hooper@stir.ac.uk> | Web:http://www.stir.ac.uk/social-science/ Reports and summaries for the Permanently Progressing? Building secure futures for children in Scotland study including an information sheet for children are available here<https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/faculties/social-sciences/our-research/researc…> ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2018 The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.

6 years, 2 months

FW: Stirling Crucible 2020

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Apologies for posting to non-University folk and students to whom this does not apply – you may delete this! The Crucible is a leadership and development programme for members of academic/research staff across the institution. The Stirling Crucible webpage (https://www.stir.ac.uk//internal-staff/research/research-community/institut…<https://www.stir.ac.uk/internal-staff/research/research-community/institute…>) explains more. Do contact a member of the new organising committee – Dr Purva Abhyankar, Dr Sandra Engstrom, Dr Jen Dickie and Dr Lewis Macgregor – if interested in applying and you have questions. Application forms must be received by December 20th 2020. ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2018 The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.

6 years, 2 months

Salvesen lecture - Learning difficulties - whose voice matters? 26 Nov in Edinburgh

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

This lecture may be of interest to some….. The Salvesen Lecture: Learning difficulties - whose voice matters? Tue, 26 November 2019 17:30 – 18:30 GMT Location University of Edinburgh Informatics Forum Crichton Street Edinburgh EH8 9AB https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-salvesen-lecture-learning-difficulties-w… About this Event Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre and Salvesen Mindroom Centre are partners, working together in areas of research and outreach, to improve the lives of children, young people and families living with learning difficulties. In this lecture Sue Fletcher-Watson, Director of the Research Centre, and Christine Carlin, Chief Executive of the Salvesen Mindroom Centre, will showcase the practices and methods the partners use to make sure their research is carried out with and for, not done to, our participants. The speakers will explain how strong research will enhance their outreach support for children, young people and families, empowering them in their journeys. Also, they will explain how this amazing partnership of research and outreach offers positive approaches for professionals in their roles supporting those with learning difficulties. Accessibility measures at the event will include BSL interpretation and use of autism-enabling elements such as ‘flapplause’. Read our full accessibility report.<https://www.ed.ac.uk/salvesen-research/news-and-events/the-salvesen-lecture…> The building is wheelchair accessible and includes ground floor, accessible facilities. This lecture is free to attend and open to all. *** Details of the University of Edinburgh full privacy notice can be found here<https://www.ed.ac.uk/about/website/privacy>. We want to run a safe and accessible event and provide the best possible experience for you. By providing any information required on the booking form, you are giving the University consent to hold and process this data about you and to advise our suppliers of these details, under data protection regulations, for the purpose of running this event. By providing this information about your guest[s], you are confirming that you have their permission to share this data with the University for the same purposes. Any dietary and accessibility requirements are deleted following completion of the event. Photography notice This event will be photographed and recorded for promotional or recruitment materials for the University and University approved third parties. For further information please contact salvesenresearch(a)ed.ac.uk Hannah M. Buchanan-Smith Professor, Behaviour and Evolution Research Group<https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/faculties-and-services/natural-sciences/our-re…> Stirling Human Animal Interaction Research (SHAIR<https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/faculties-and-services/natural-sciences/our-re…>) Group Room 3A79, Cottrell Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Stirling Stirling, FK9 4LA Scotland Tel: 01786 467674 Fax: 01786 467641 E-mail: h.m.buchanan-smith(a)stir.ac.uk<mailto:h.m.buchanan-smith@stir.ac.uk> Home page: https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/257464 http://marmosetcare.com/ http://www.247animalwelfare.eu/ http://refiningdogcare.com/ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-salvesen-lecture-learning-difficulties-w…

6 years, 2 months

Band on Friday

by Hannah Buchanan-Smith

Dear BERGers Some of you will know Will Goodall (a colleague in Psychology), whose band is playing in Stirling on Friday 22nd, at the Mediterranea in Stirling (4 Viewfield Place FK8 1NQ) http://www.mediterranearestaurant.co.uk/ If you want to know whether Will's music is up your street, here is a taster.... www.konradband.net Tickets on door (approx. £6), and band will start around 8.30-8.45pm.... Vernon and I plan to pop up for a couple of hours from around 8pm. Be great if any of you wanted to join us. Hope to see some of you later at Kirsten Blakey's talk. Hannah Hannah M. Buchanan-Smith Professor, Behaviour and Evolution Research Group<https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/faculties-and-services/natural-sciences/our-re…> Stirling Human Animal Interaction Research (SHAIR<https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/faculties-and-services/natural-sciences/our-re…>) Group Room 3A79, Cottrell Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Stirling Stirling, FK9 4LA Scotland Tel: 01786 467674 Fax: 01786 467641 E-mail: h.m.buchanan-smith(a)stir.ac.uk<mailto:h.m.buchanan-smith@stir.ac.uk> Home page: https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/257464 http://marmosetcare.com/ http://www.247animalwelfare.eu/ http://refiningdogcare.com/

6 years, 2 months

BERG this week Wednesday 20th November 3A94 at 5:30pm

by Jade Hooper

Dear BERGers, This week at BERG we have Kirsten Blakey sharing with us her knowledge on "Development of strategic social information seeking in children" (abstract below). Come along to find out more! The meeting will be held on Wednesday 20th November in the Psychology department common room (3A94) at 5:30pm with drinks and nibbles provided. The most up to date schedule is available on Box for details of talks and for information on dates where BERG is not running (here: https://stir.box.com/s/skboejxqbtg8b52aiadnzi07tv0nrsog). If you have new students who might wish to be on the BERG mailing list, please send them this e-mail. To sign up to the BERG mailing list please use the following link: http://lists.stir.ac.uk/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/berg (you can also use this link to unsubscribe). Best wishes, Jade Development of strategic social information seeking in children Selective social learning allows human adults to filter out less useful aspects of available information, enabling them to actively seek and effectively use that which is most relevant. Human adults may therefore demonstrate key differences in the way that they attend to and use social information compared to children and non-humans. However, the majority of developmental social learning paradigms examine children's responses to information specifically provided for use in a particular task, but do not address children's ability to seek out the information for themselves. I will discuss a recent study that aimed to address this gap in our understanding regarding age-related changes in children's ability to seek out as well as use appropriate social information. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jade Hooper | Research Assistant and PhD Candidate - Faculty of Social Science | 3T37, RG Bomont Building, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA | E-mail: jade.hooper(a)stir.ac.uk<mailto:jade.hooper@stir.ac.uk> | Web:http://www.stir.ac.uk/social-science/ Reports and summaries for the Permanently Progressing? Building secure futures for children in Scotland study including an information sheet for children are available here<https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/faculties/social-sciences/our-research/researc…> ________________________________ The University achieved an overall 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings 2018 The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159.

6 years, 2 months

BERG meeting this week Wednesday 13th November 3A94 at 5:30pm

by Jade Hooper

Dear BERGers, This week we have the lovely Roxanne Hawkins talking about “Pets and Mental Health: do the benefits outweigh the costs?”. This looks to be a really interesting talk so please do come along and join the discussion! The meeting will be held on Wednesday 13th November in the Psychology department common room (3A94) at 5:30pm with drinks and nibbles provided. The most up to date schedule is available on Box for details of talks and for information on dates where BERG is not running (here: https://stir.box.com/s/skboejxqbtg8b52aiadnzi07tv0nrsog).<https://stir.box.com/s/skboejxqbtg8b52aiadnzi07tv0nrsog> If you have new students who might wish to be on the BERG mailing list, please send them this e-mail. To sign up to the BERG mailing list please use the following link: http://lists.stir.ac.uk/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/berg (you can also use this link to unsubscribe). Best wishes, Jade -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jade Hooper | Research Assistant and PhD Candidate - Faculty of Social Science | 3T37, RG Bomont Building, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA | E-mail: jade.hooper(a)stir.ac.uk<mailto:jade.hooper@stir.ac.uk> | Web:http://www.stir.ac.uk/social-science/ Reports and summaries for the Permanently Progressing? Building secure futures for children in Scotland study including an information sheet for children are available here<https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/faculties/social-sciences/our-research/researc…>

6 years, 2 months

BERG this week Wednesday 6th November (3A94) at 5:30pm

by Jade Hooper

Dear BERGers, Kristine Gandia will be providing us some enlightenment this week in the form of her talk entitled: Do circadian rhythms impact animal welfare in zoos? (abstract below). The meeting will be held on Wednesday 6th November in the Psychology department common room (3A94) at 5:30pm with drinks and nibbles provided. The most up to date schedule is available on Box for details of talks and for information on dates where BERG is not running (here: https://stir.box.com/s/skboejxqbtg8b52aiadnzi07tv0nrsog).<https://stir.box.com/s/skboejxqbtg8b52aiadnzi07tv0nrsog>? If you have new students who might wish to be on the BERG mailing list, please send them this e-mail. To sign up to the BERG mailing list please use the following link: http://lists.stir.ac.uk/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/berg (you can also use this link to unsubscribe). Best wishes, Jade [cid:c60306d2-775d-408b-b69d-1987a5f16697] Do circadian rhythms impact animal welfare in zoos? Circadian rhythms dictate the timing of behaviours and physiological processes; optimizing energy efficiency, synchronizing social behaviours, and enhancing overall health. Circadian rhythmicity may be disrupted in a zoo environment as a consequence of light pollution, husbandry practices, and latitudinal seasonality. In my talk I discuss the potential causes and effects of disruption to circadian rhythms in a zoo and how these issues could possibly be addressed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jade Hooper | Research Assistant and PhD Candidate - Faculty of Social Science | 3T37, RG Bomont Building, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA | E-mail: jade.hooper(a)stir.ac.uk<mailto:jade.hooper@stir.ac.uk> | Web:http://www.stir.ac.uk/social-science/ For information about the Permanently Progressing study: https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/faculties-and-services/social-sciences/our-res…

6 years, 3 months

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