Dear BERGers,
Some other
webinars on COVID-19 that may be of interest:
U.S. Congressional Caucus briefing on wildlife trade and COVID-19 – the testimonials and a link to the recording are available on ICCF’s website:
https://www.internationalconservation.org/united-states/icc/iccf-hosts-virtual-u-s-congressional-caucus-briefing-on-wildlife-trade-origins-of-covid-19-and-preventing-future-pandemics
COVID-19 and what it means for wild meat – information plus a link to the recording are on CIFOR’s website: https://www.cifor.org/covid-19-and-what-it-means-for-wild-meat/
And tomorrow afternoon, the
African Primatological Society is hosting a panel discussion on "The growing evidence of the links between biodiversity loss and the emergence of epidemics: implications for human well being and the conservation of African Primates". A “concept note”
is attached and registration is via this link: https://apus.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAofu6vrT4uG9aFCt_UH4fsE07FRRc8HyU1
Best wishes,
Liz
From: BERG <berg-bounces@lists.stir.ac.uk> on behalf of Hannah Buchanan-Smith <h.m.buchanan-smith@stir.ac.uk>
Date: Tuesday, 21 April 2020 at 12:38
To: berg Mailing List <berg@lists.stir.ac.uk>
Subject: [BERG] Updates, and essential equipment request
Dear BERGers
Things move fast in this world! (And apologies for cross postings)
In this (long-ish) message you will find:
1) Essential equipment collection from Cottrell Building - deadline
Thursday 23rd at 10am.
2) Primates series on TV
3) Petition to End the Global Trade in Wildlife
4) Survey on Pet Bereavement (men wanted!)
5) Survey on Interaction with & Attachment to Animals in the Covid-19 pandemic (INTACT).
6) BERG reminder, 22 April, 5pm
1) Essential equipment collection from Cottrell Building - deadline Thursday
23rd at 10am.
It is possible that we can get a collection of
utterly essential research items from the Cottrell Building (walking distance from my house).
Please send me an email, with a) your office number, b) the item you request and a brief justification, and c) the location in the office where it will be found.
I hope I shall get access to your office (in which case a video link might be possible so send me your WhatApp number if it is tricky to locate), but it may be University
staff that retrieve it.
Please note that this is
not to prepare for future projects, but rather to help you continue with your research at home (e.g. a hard drive with key video data that you need to finish a paper).
I will then send the equipment on to you by post.
And no promises, but the coordinated collection approach has been approved, so I am hopeful.
2) Primates series on TV
Primates series is confirmed here in the UK to be airing on BBC One as follows:
EP 1 Secrets of Survival - Sunday
26th April 8.15pm
EP 2 Family Matters - Sunday
3rd May 8.15pm
EP 3 Protecting Primates – Sunday
10th May 8.15pm.
3) Petition to End the Global Trade in Wildlife
Please consider signing this petition to call on our world’s governments to permanently end the commercial trade and
sale in markets of wild terrestrial animals for consumption worldwide
4) Survey on Pet Bereavement (especially men wanted!)
Please consider helping a Masters student (about 15 mins)
https://stirlingpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Kloix32uH5Czpb
5) Survey on Interaction with & Attachment to Animals in the Covid-19 pandemic (INTACT).
https://york.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3EocKkXGgmzoxE1 (about 10-15 mins)
The aim of the study is to investigate the role of interactions and relationships with animals in the context of Covid-19 social distancing
measures, with a focus on human health, wellbeing and social connectedness. We will also explore how the current context may affect animal ownership and aspects of animal welfare/wellbeing and behaviour.
The survey will be open to
adults who live in the UK, irrespective of whether they currently own pets, and will be easily accessible via a link to an online questionnaire, which will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Ethics approval for this project has been granted
by the University of York ethics committee.
6) BERG Wednesday 22nd - earlier time of 5pm
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.
Suggested preparation - https://www.companionanimals.nz/covidupdates/
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 sent
previously.
Here is the link to join BERG 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
Hannah M. Buchanan-Smith
Professor, Behaviour and Evolution Research Group (BERG)
Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences
University of Stirling
Stirling, FK9 4LA
Scotland
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