We had a really interesting BERG this week, joined by many leading animal welfare scientists from across the world (see photos of previous BERG meetings - shared with consent from all, privacy note attached)!

Our discussion focused on the impact of the pandemic and lockdown on zoos - this is a good podcast from Sharon Redrobe of Twycross, highlighting some of the issues zoos face.

Next week - 22nd April (Earth Day), BERG will be at the earlier time of 5.00-5.45pm (please join from 4.55pm). The topic is the impact of the pandemic and lockdown on companion animals.

The reasons for the earlier time is because there an Online Panel Discussion: Ape Conservation and Zoonotic Diseases - April 22nd @ 6pm BST - Full details and how to register in the next message. (You need to register)

Phyllis Lee will lead a discussion on Rewilding the following week - Wed April 29th at 5.30pm.

Sharon Kessler will speak on disease transmission on Wed May 6th @ 5.30pm.

Here is the link to join on Wed 22nd starting at 5pm.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89643925769?pwd=SVRGaGJVZS9vRXM2YytYKzFEblUzdz09

Meeting ID: 896 4392 5769
Password: 545230

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Stay safe, and see you next week!

Hannah M. Buchanan-Smith
Professor, Behaviour and Evolution Research Group (BERG)

Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences
University of Stirling
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