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We promote the study of animal behaviour, organise conferences, fund research & support the teaching of animal behaviour. Co-publisher of #AnimalBehaviourJournal. Posts by @raccoonologist.bsky.social. For meeting posts, follow @asab-meetings.bsky.social
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Take note! π There are a lot of important dates coming up for #ASABSpring2026 and #ECBB2026 ποΈ
More information here: www.asab.org/conferences-...
More information here: www.asab.org/conferences-...
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If you're a JEB author and fish biologist, then the 16th International Congress on the Biology of Fish #ICBF2026 in Vancouver, Canada, 12-16 July 2026, is the perfect meeting for you!
Abstract submission and registration are now open:
icbf2026.com
Abstract submission and registration are now open:
icbf2026.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:56 PM
If you're a JEB author and fish biologist, then the 16th International Congress on the Biology of Fish #ICBF2026 in Vancouver, Canada, 12-16 July 2026, is the perfect meeting for you!
Abstract submission and registration are now open:
icbf2026.com
Abstract submission and registration are now open:
icbf2026.com
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UCLouvain, Belgium offers a fully funded PhD in Lizard Evolutionary Ecology, focusing on adaptive responses to environmental changes. Apply by 9 March 2026. More info: https://jobs.uclouvain.be/Personnelscientifique/job/PhD-Position-in-Evolutionary-Ecology/1289884901/ #phd
PhD Position in Evolutionary Ecology
PhD Position in Evolutionary Ecology
jobs.uclouvain.be
February 5, 2026 at 1:10 PM
UCLouvain, Belgium offers a fully funded PhD in Lizard Evolutionary Ecology, focusing on adaptive responses to environmental changes. Apply by 9 March 2026. More info: https://jobs.uclouvain.be/Personnelscientifique/job/PhD-Position-in-Evolutionary-Ecology/1289884901/ #phd
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Looking to make your science accessible and meaningful? Need help developing science education & outreach materials or ideas?
Well then do we have the resource for you! The ABS Communications Committee developed this excellent repository of resources, so check it out!
tinyurl.com/4evx8wyx
Well then do we have the resource for you! The ABS Communications Committee developed this excellent repository of resources, so check it out!
tinyurl.com/4evx8wyx
February 4, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Looking to make your science accessible and meaningful? Need help developing science education & outreach materials or ideas?
Well then do we have the resource for you! The ABS Communications Committee developed this excellent repository of resources, so check it out!
tinyurl.com/4evx8wyx
Well then do we have the resource for you! The ABS Communications Committee developed this excellent repository of resources, so check it out!
tinyurl.com/4evx8wyx
One last little fun fact: Emily Williamson (nΓ©e Bateson), founder of the RSPB was Melissaβs great, great aunt! It looks like a love of birds may run in familiesβ¦ π π¦ 6/6
February 5, 2026 at 7:58 PM
One last little fun fact: Emily Williamson (nΓ©e Bateson), founder of the RSPB was Melissaβs great, great aunt! It looks like a love of birds may run in familiesβ¦ π π¦ 6/6
The last 2 years, Melissa has been working with the other trustees to increase the professionalisation of ASAB operations, as well as advocating for open science practices, such as pre-registration in animal behaviour.
Itβs not easy being president & she has done a wonderful job so far π€ 5/6
Itβs not easy being president & she has done a wonderful job so far π€ 5/6
February 5, 2026 at 7:58 PM
The last 2 years, Melissa has been working with the other trustees to increase the professionalisation of ASAB operations, as well as advocating for open science practices, such as pre-registration in animal behaviour.
Itβs not easy being president & she has done a wonderful job so far π€ 5/6
Itβs not easy being president & she has done a wonderful job so far π€ 5/6
As president, Melissa also needs to make decisions (but not about foraging). She chairs ASAB council and is also a trustee financially responsible for the charity, the law of which is quite complex.
She also gets the far more fun job of handing out awards!... 4/6
She also gets the far more fun job of handing out awards!... 4/6
February 5, 2026 at 7:58 PM
As president, Melissa also needs to make decisions (but not about foraging). She chairs ASAB council and is also a trustee financially responsible for the charity, the law of which is quite complex.
She also gets the far more fun job of handing out awards!... 4/6
She also gets the far more fun job of handing out awards!... 4/6
There are also some ecological parallels between humans & starlings: both are invasive, omnivorous and opportunistic.
Looking at foraging decisions & food unpredictability in starlings, including physiological, developmental & cognitive effects, can give us insight into human food insecurity... 3/6
Looking at foraging decisions & food unpredictability in starlings, including physiological, developmental & cognitive effects, can give us insight into human food insecurity... 3/6
February 5, 2026 at 7:58 PM
There are also some ecological parallels between humans & starlings: both are invasive, omnivorous and opportunistic.
Looking at foraging decisions & food unpredictability in starlings, including physiological, developmental & cognitive effects, can give us insight into human food insecurity... 3/6
Looking at foraging decisions & food unpredictability in starlings, including physiological, developmental & cognitive effects, can give us insight into human food insecurity... 3/6
In fact, her 1st published paper was in #AnimalBehaviourJournal! During her postdoc, she also benefited from ASAB to do butterfly research π¦
Now, she is a professor of Ethology at Newcastle, where she studies European starlings. Starlings are social, robust, fast learners, and long-lived... 2/6
Now, she is a professor of Ethology at Newcastle, where she studies European starlings. Starlings are social, robust, fast learners, and long-lived... 2/6
February 5, 2026 at 7:58 PM
In fact, her 1st published paper was in #AnimalBehaviourJournal! During her postdoc, she also benefited from ASAB to do butterfly research π¦
Now, she is a professor of Ethology at Newcastle, where she studies European starlings. Starlings are social, robust, fast learners, and long-lived... 2/6
Now, she is a professor of Ethology at Newcastle, where she studies European starlings. Starlings are social, robust, fast learners, and long-lived... 2/6
This #MeetASAB features Madam President herself: Melissa Bateson (@melissabateson.bsky.social)
Melissa was elected as ASAB president in 2024. In the past, she has also been on council as grants secretary and as an ordinary member. She has been an ASAB member since she was a PhD in the 90s⦠1/6
Melissa was elected as ASAB president in 2024. In the past, she has also been on council as grants secretary and as an ordinary member. She has been an ASAB member since she was a PhD in the 90s⦠1/6
February 5, 2026 at 7:58 PM
This #MeetASAB features Madam President herself: Melissa Bateson (@melissabateson.bsky.social)
Melissa was elected as ASAB president in 2024. In the past, she has also been on council as grants secretary and as an ordinary member. She has been an ASAB member since she was a PhD in the 90s⦠1/6
Melissa was elected as ASAB president in 2024. In the past, she has also been on council as grants secretary and as an ordinary member. She has been an ASAB member since she was a PhD in the 90s⦠1/6
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New wadertales blog on how quickly juvenile godwits learn to feed efficiently through their first winter:
wadertales.wordpress.com/2026/02/05/l...
From new @asab.org paper led by Josh Nightingale:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#ornithology
wadertales.wordpress.com/2026/02/05/l...
From new @asab.org paper led by Josh Nightingale:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#ornithology
February 5, 2026 at 8:14 AM
New wadertales blog on how quickly juvenile godwits learn to feed efficiently through their first winter:
wadertales.wordpress.com/2026/02/05/l...
From new @asab.org paper led by Josh Nightingale:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#ornithology
wadertales.wordpress.com/2026/02/05/l...
From new @asab.org paper led by Josh Nightingale:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#ornithology
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Social learning in Black-tailed Godwits - where to find food?
Summary of new paper in @asab.org journal by Josh Nightingale is summarised in this blog:
wadertales.wordpress.com/2026/02/05/l...
Paper:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#ConservationScienceπ
Summary of new paper in @asab.org journal by Josh Nightingale is summarised in this blog:
wadertales.wordpress.com/2026/02/05/l...
Paper:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#ConservationScienceπ
February 5, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Social learning in Black-tailed Godwits - where to find food?
Summary of new paper in @asab.org journal by Josh Nightingale is summarised in this blog:
wadertales.wordpress.com/2026/02/05/l...
Paper:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#ConservationScienceπ
Summary of new paper in @asab.org journal by Josh Nightingale is summarised in this blog:
wadertales.wordpress.com/2026/02/05/l...
Paper:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#ConservationScienceπ
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β¨ Vote for your favourite bird image! β¨ We need you to pick our new Birds in Greenspaces icon for our brand-new mobile phone app!
Vote here β‘οΈ bit.ly/VoteBiGsIcon
Will it be the Goldfinch, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Pied Wagtail, Green Woodpecker or Chaffinch? π€
Voting closes on 15 February.
Vote here β‘οΈ bit.ly/VoteBiGsIcon
Will it be the Goldfinch, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Pied Wagtail, Green Woodpecker or Chaffinch? π€
Voting closes on 15 February.
January 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM
β¨ Vote for your favourite bird image! β¨ We need you to pick our new Birds in Greenspaces icon for our brand-new mobile phone app!
Vote here β‘οΈ bit.ly/VoteBiGsIcon
Will it be the Goldfinch, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Pied Wagtail, Green Woodpecker or Chaffinch? π€
Voting closes on 15 February.
Vote here β‘οΈ bit.ly/VoteBiGsIcon
Will it be the Goldfinch, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Pied Wagtail, Green Woodpecker or Chaffinch? π€
Voting closes on 15 February.
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Save the date for #AIP2026 (a free, online, student conference in human-animal studies) Call for submissions opens beginning April (closing end of May 2026). anthrozoologyconference.com
#Anthrozoology #HumanAnimalStudies #AnimalStudies
#Anthrozoology #HumanAnimalStudies #AnimalStudies
February 3, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Save the date for #AIP2026 (a free, online, student conference in human-animal studies) Call for submissions opens beginning April (closing end of May 2026). anthrozoologyconference.com
#Anthrozoology #HumanAnimalStudies #AnimalStudies
#Anthrozoology #HumanAnimalStudies #AnimalStudies
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π Only 1 WEEK LEFT to secure your spot! Join us for an inspiring session with an expert speaker whoβs shaping the future of #OpenEducation!
More information:
www.sebiology.org/events/ems-event-calendar/oed-webinar-4.html
(Follow the thread below)
More information:
www.sebiology.org/events/ems-event-calendar/oed-webinar-4.html
(Follow the thread below)
February 4, 2026 at 9:18 AM
π Only 1 WEEK LEFT to secure your spot! Join us for an inspiring session with an expert speaker whoβs shaping the future of #OpenEducation!
More information:
www.sebiology.org/events/ems-event-calendar/oed-webinar-4.html
(Follow the thread below)
More information:
www.sebiology.org/events/ems-event-calendar/oed-webinar-4.html
(Follow the thread below)
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π¨ Apply to join us an Associate Editor!
We are seeking a wide range of expertise:
Human-wildlife interactions πΆββοΈ
Nature experience and connectedness π³
Indigenous knowledge systemsπΊοΈ
Reciprocity and care π€
And more...
Find out more and apply here β‘οΈ buff.ly/LvTJGnW
We are seeking a wide range of expertise:
Human-wildlife interactions πΆββοΈ
Nature experience and connectedness π³
Indigenous knowledge systemsπΊοΈ
Reciprocity and care π€
And more...
Find out more and apply here β‘οΈ buff.ly/LvTJGnW
February 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
π¨ Apply to join us an Associate Editor!
We are seeking a wide range of expertise:
Human-wildlife interactions πΆββοΈ
Nature experience and connectedness π³
Indigenous knowledge systemsπΊοΈ
Reciprocity and care π€
And more...
Find out more and apply here β‘οΈ buff.ly/LvTJGnW
We are seeking a wide range of expertise:
Human-wildlife interactions πΆββοΈ
Nature experience and connectedness π³
Indigenous knowledge systemsπΊοΈ
Reciprocity and care π€
And more...
Find out more and apply here β‘οΈ buff.ly/LvTJGnW
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We're looking for an intern in our @bto-ni.bsky.social team to focus on Science and Engagement! Apply at www.bto.org/jobs
π Full time, Temporary (6 months)
π Β£25,888 per annum pro rata
π Deadline for applications: Sunday 15 February
π Full time, Temporary (6 months)
π Β£25,888 per annum pro rata
π Deadline for applications: Sunday 15 February
February 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
We're looking for an intern in our @bto-ni.bsky.social team to focus on Science and Engagement! Apply at www.bto.org/jobs
π Full time, Temporary (6 months)
π Β£25,888 per annum pro rata
π Deadline for applications: Sunday 15 February
π Full time, Temporary (6 months)
π Β£25,888 per annum pro rata
π Deadline for applications: Sunday 15 February
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Abstract submission may be closed for #ASABSpring2026, but you can still register to attend until Feb 19!
asab-spring-conference2026.github.io
asab-spring-conference2026.github.io
ASAB Spring Conference 2026
ASAB Spring Conference 2026
asab-spring-conference2026.github.io
February 4, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Abstract submission may be closed for #ASABSpring2026, but you can still register to attend until Feb 19!
asab-spring-conference2026.github.io
asab-spring-conference2026.github.io
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I am looking for a PhD working on tracking trait changes in insects/spiders at the Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity change @leibnizlib.bsky.social and the University of Hamburg.
Apply here: www.uni-hamburg.de/en/stellenan...
Apply here: www.uni-hamburg.de/en/stellenan...
Job advertisement
www.uni-hamburg.de
February 3, 2026 at 8:42 AM
I am looking for a PhD working on tracking trait changes in insects/spiders at the Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity change @leibnizlib.bsky.social and the University of Hamburg.
Apply here: www.uni-hamburg.de/en/stellenan...
Apply here: www.uni-hamburg.de/en/stellenan...
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New #PhD on #bees (BeeHd?)! Despite the ad saying "UK Students only", a limited number of scholarships are available for international candidates. So please apply!
New PhD alert! We'll be applying animal welfare ideas to look at how stress affects bees, looking at the effect on bee brains with @lenariab.bsky.social, and working with @sensibee.bsky.social developing new monitoring methods.
Please spread the word! #bees #PhD π§ͺ
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Please spread the word! #bees #PhD π§ͺ
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
The effect of stress on pollinator behaviour at Newcastle University on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - The effect of stress on pollinator behaviour at Newcastle University, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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π Celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Join my inaugural lecture Social by Nature β exploring how social worlds shape animal minds
11 Feb 26 β’ 18:00β19:00 GMT β’ Cambridge + Online
Register: www.aru.ac.uk/events/inaug...
#EveryVoiceInScience #WomenInSTEM #LGBTQHistoryMonth
11 Feb 26 β’ 18:00β19:00 GMT β’ Cambridge + Online
Register: www.aru.ac.uk/events/inaug...
#EveryVoiceInScience #WomenInSTEM #LGBTQHistoryMonth
February 4, 2026 at 12:17 PM
π Celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Join my inaugural lecture Social by Nature β exploring how social worlds shape animal minds
11 Feb 26 β’ 18:00β19:00 GMT β’ Cambridge + Online
Register: www.aru.ac.uk/events/inaug...
#EveryVoiceInScience #WomenInSTEM #LGBTQHistoryMonth
11 Feb 26 β’ 18:00β19:00 GMT β’ Cambridge + Online
Register: www.aru.ac.uk/events/inaug...
#EveryVoiceInScience #WomenInSTEM #LGBTQHistoryMonth
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Students still have some days left to aplply for the first round of mcirogrants of 2026 :) Please share
Attention - the first round of microgrants for 2026 is running!
Apply and read terms and conditions here : opencollective.com/animal-behav...
Apply and read terms and conditions here : opencollective.com/animal-behav...
February 4, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Students still have some days left to aplply for the first round of mcirogrants of 2026 :) Please share
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Are you looking for advice on communicating with the public as a scientist? Check out these resources by the @fine-seminar.bsky.social and its organizers:
Panel discussion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohoc...
Article about interacting with journalists: methodsblog.com/2026/01/14/h...
Panel discussion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohoc...
Article about interacting with journalists: methodsblog.com/2026/01/14/h...
FINE Panel: Writing for the Public, C. Schradin, J. Strassmann, R. Gadagkar, M. Cobb (30 Sept. 2025)
YouTube video by Seminar on Frontiers in Social Evolution
www.youtube.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Are you looking for advice on communicating with the public as a scientist? Check out these resources by the @fine-seminar.bsky.social and its organizers:
Panel discussion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohoc...
Article about interacting with journalists: methodsblog.com/2026/01/14/h...
Panel discussion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohoc...
Article about interacting with journalists: methodsblog.com/2026/01/14/h...
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Job alert! The University of Zurich is hiring a professor for Evolutionary Anthropology and Primatology. Learn more here: www.appointments.mnf.uzh.ch/auth/Apply/0...
Selectus - Home
www.appointments.mnf.uzh.ch
January 27, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Job alert! The University of Zurich is hiring a professor for Evolutionary Anthropology and Primatology. Learn more here: www.appointments.mnf.uzh.ch/auth/Apply/0...
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January can be tough enough without an extra deadline looming. That's why we've extended our #ECBB2026 call for symposia to 15 February 2026!
For more information and for the submission form click the link: www.aru.ac.uk/science-and-...
For more information and for the submission form click the link: www.aru.ac.uk/science-and-...
January 28, 2026 at 7:23 AM
January can be tough enough without an extra deadline looming. That's why we've extended our #ECBB2026 call for symposia to 15 February 2026!
For more information and for the submission form click the link: www.aru.ac.uk/science-and-...
For more information and for the submission form click the link: www.aru.ac.uk/science-and-...
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Important reminder !
A lot of deadlines this week! Abstract submission and conference travel grants for #ASABSpring2026 are due Feb 1, as are ASAB research grants and undergraduate scholarships! βοΈ π°
Also #ECBB2026 symposia proposals are due Jan 31!
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Also #ECBB2026 symposia proposals are due Jan 31!
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January 27, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Important reminder !