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Transforming the Field of Cultural Evolution. Funding by @templeton_fdn through @CulturalEvolSoc.bsky.social
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#CES2024 will be holding themed discussion sessions, which you can propose and vote on now! If you missed out on submitting an abstract, why not submit a themed discussion proposal? @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social Link to submit proposals & vote: ars.particify.de/p/55984250?e...
September 2, 2024 at 9:44 AM
#CES2024 will be holding themed discussion sessions, which you can propose and vote on now! If you missed out on submitting an abstract, why not submit a themed discussion proposal? @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social Link to submit proposals & vote: ars.particify.de/p/55984250?e...
A mural showing the declining tradition of honey-hunting with honeyguides now adorns a school in Mto wa Mbu, northern Tanzania. Outreach initiative by Amana Kilawi, a founding member of the African Honey-hunting Research Network led by @jesvanderwal, supported by @cultevolfunding.bsky.social
August 30, 2024 at 1:53 PM
A mural showing the declining tradition of honey-hunting with honeyguides now adorns a school in Mto wa Mbu, northern Tanzania. Outreach initiative by Amana Kilawi, a founding member of the African Honey-hunting Research Network led by @jesvanderwal, supported by @cultevolfunding.bsky.social
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We have put together a page to capture travel advice for those coming to Durham for the #CES2024 conference following LNER's announcement, available here: ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/2024/08/22/t... @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
August 22, 2024 at 11:14 AM
We have put together a page to capture travel advice for those coming to Durham for the #CES2024 conference following LNER's announcement, available here: ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/2024/08/22/t... @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
For those attending the Capstone Conference, please note that LNER are also on strike on 14th and 15th September. Please follow the links below for advice about how to travel by rail on the weekends before and after the conferences!
Please keep checking your train timetables as they are likely to change over the coming weeks. We’ll post more detailed advice on our website as soon as possible and share the link with you all here. Looking forward to welcoming you to Durham very soon! #CES2024 @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
*URGENT Rail Travel Announcement*
LNER (main rail company for travel on the east coast) have announced industrial action on 7 and 8 September. Please visit LNER's website for updates (www.lner.co.uk/travel-infor...), and consider booking a seat on a LUMO train instead (rb.gy/xbv1pc)
LNER (main rail company for travel on the east coast) have announced industrial action on 7 and 8 September. Please visit LNER's website for updates (www.lner.co.uk/travel-infor...), and consider booking a seat on a LUMO train instead (rb.gy/xbv1pc)
August 21, 2024 at 2:08 PM
For those attending the Capstone Conference, please note that LNER are also on strike on 14th and 15th September. Please follow the links below for advice about how to travel by rail on the weekends before and after the conferences!
We have reopened registration for online attendance at our Capstone Conference, and so has #CES2024. New deadline 30th August 9pm BST! The online delivery is provided by Underline. Register now for access to well over 100 presentations across both conferences! pay.durham.ac.uk/event-durham...
August 6, 2024 at 3:34 PM
We have reopened registration for online attendance at our Capstone Conference, and so has #CES2024. New deadline 30th August 9pm BST! The online delivery is provided by Underline. Register now for access to well over 100 presentations across both conferences! pay.durham.ac.uk/event-durham...
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Registration for #CES2024 Conference closes TOMORROW at 4pm UTC/GMT! Register here: pay.durham.ac.uk/event-durham.... Don't forget, a CES membership will save you money on your registration fees! Save £, sign up to @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social! culturalevolutionsociety.org/membership/
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July 19, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Registration for #CES2024 Conference closes TOMORROW at 4pm UTC/GMT! Register here: pay.durham.ac.uk/event-durham.... Don't forget, a CES membership will save you money on your registration fees! Save £, sign up to @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social! culturalevolutionsociety.org/membership/
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Short Academic Film submissions are still open for #CES2024Durham until July 12th! Films are a max of 10 mins (but can be short-form content), related to any aspect of CE and if not in English, must have English Captions
ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/abstract-sub... @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/abstract-sub... @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
Abstract Submission for CES 24 - CES 2024 Conference
We have re-opened abstract submission for the short academic film category. Please submit your abstract using the link below. The deadline for submissions is Friday 12th July 2024, 9:00 PM (21:00) BST...
ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk
June 20, 2024 at 11:24 AM
Short Academic Film submissions are still open for #CES2024Durham until July 12th! Films are a max of 10 mins (but can be short-form content), related to any aspect of CE and if not in English, must have English Captions
ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/abstract-sub... @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/abstract-sub... @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
You can register for both the Capstone Conference and #CES2024Durham here: pay.durham.ac.uk/event-durham...
Registration for the Capstone Conference costs £32.50 per day for in-person attendance, with online attendance completely FREE! @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
Registration for the Capstone Conference costs £32.50 per day for in-person attendance, with online attendance completely FREE! @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
June 25, 2024 at 1:06 PM
You can register for both the Capstone Conference and #CES2024Durham here: pay.durham.ac.uk/event-durham...
Registration for the Capstone Conference costs £32.50 per day for in-person attendance, with online attendance completely FREE! @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
Registration for the Capstone Conference costs £32.50 per day for in-person attendance, with online attendance completely FREE! @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
Preliminary Programme for the Transformation Fund Capstone Conference now available! See below or click this link to redirect you to a downloadable PDF: ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/wp-content/u... The Capstone Conference immediately follows #CES2024Durham conference. See you there!
June 25, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Preliminary Programme for the Transformation Fund Capstone Conference now available! See below or click this link to redirect you to a downloadable PDF: ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/wp-content/u... The Capstone Conference immediately follows #CES2024Durham conference. See you there!
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#CES2024Durham Early bird registration closes TODAY at 4pm UTC/GMT! Make sure to register now to save £50! Register here pay.durham.ac.uk/event-durham...
Buy a CES membership here to save even more! @CulturalEvolSoc
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Buy a CES membership here to save even more! @CulturalEvolSoc
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May 20, 2024 at 8:06 AM
#CES2024Durham Early bird registration closes TODAY at 4pm UTC/GMT! Make sure to register now to save £50! Register here pay.durham.ac.uk/event-durham...
Buy a CES membership here to save even more! @CulturalEvolSoc
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Buy a CES membership here to save even more! @CulturalEvolSoc
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4 days until early bird reg for #CES2024Durham closes at 4pm UCT/GMT on 20th May. We are committed to running an inclusive conference. Visit our inclusivity page to see our current initiatives.
ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/inclusivity/
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ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/inclusivity/
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Inclusivity - CES 2024 Conference
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) is at the forefront of the CES Conference 2024 (and Capstone conference). Below are the EDI initiatives we have put in place to ensure our conference is as a...
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May 16, 2024 at 12:28 PM
4 days until early bird reg for #CES2024Durham closes at 4pm UCT/GMT on 20th May. We are committed to running an inclusive conference. Visit our inclusivity page to see our current initiatives.
ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/inclusivity/
Register here pay.durham.ac.uk/event-durham...
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Register here pay.durham.ac.uk/event-durham...
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5 days left until early bird registration for closes at 4pm UTC/GMT on Monday 20th May. #CES2024Durham pay.durham.ac.uk/event-durham...
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We are very happy to announce our preliminary programme as well!! ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/2024/05/15/p...
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We are very happy to announce our preliminary programme as well!! ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/2024/05/15/p...
May 15, 2024 at 2:45 PM
5 days left until early bird registration for closes at 4pm UTC/GMT on Monday 20th May. #CES2024Durham pay.durham.ac.uk/event-durham...
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We are very happy to announce our preliminary programme as well!! ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/2024/05/15/p...
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We are very happy to announce our preliminary programme as well!! ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/2024/05/15/p...
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We're re-rextending the deadline for short film abstracts, the deadline will now be 12th July 9 PM BST. #CES2024Durham
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Abstract Submission for CES 24 - CES 2024 Conference
Abstract submission for talks and posters at the CES 24 Conference is now CLOSED. Thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract. We will be communicating decisions to all applicants in the week comm...
ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk
May 10, 2024 at 10:45 AM
We're re-rextending the deadline for short film abstracts, the deadline will now be 12th July 9 PM BST. #CES2024Durham
ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/abstract-sub...
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In February, our Sustainability Applied Working Group, led by PI Rebecca Koomen met for their in-person Workshop. Read our blog about the workshop here: ces-transformationfund.org/news/there-i... and learn more about the AWG on our website here: ces-transformationfund.org/our-projects...
There is So. Much. To Do! - Cultural Evolution Society Transformation Fund
The Sustainability Applied Working Group met at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany from 6th-8th February for their in-person workshop. Lorna and Sarah attended ...
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May 8, 2024 at 2:42 PM
In February, our Sustainability Applied Working Group, led by PI Rebecca Koomen met for their in-person Workshop. Read our blog about the workshop here: ces-transformationfund.org/news/there-i... and learn more about the AWG on our website here: ces-transformationfund.org/our-projects...
Only two more weeks until early bird registration closes for
#CES204
conference at 4pm UTC/GMT on 20th May. Register to enjoy exciting talks in beautiful Durham, plus a conference dinner in a World Heritage site: Durham Castle!
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#CES204
conference at 4pm UTC/GMT on 20th May. Register to enjoy exciting talks in beautiful Durham, plus a conference dinner in a World Heritage site: Durham Castle!
@culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
Register for CES 24 here: pay.durham.ac.uk/event-durham...
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May 6, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Only two more weeks until early bird registration closes for
#CES204
conference at 4pm UTC/GMT on 20th May. Register to enjoy exciting talks in beautiful Durham, plus a conference dinner in a World Heritage site: Durham Castle!
@culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
#CES204
conference at 4pm UTC/GMT on 20th May. Register to enjoy exciting talks in beautiful Durham, plus a conference dinner in a World Heritage site: Durham Castle!
@culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
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Three weeks left until early bird registration closes for #CES204Durham at 4pm UTC/GMT on 20th May. We'll be sharing our indicative programme soon, but in the meantime, we're delighted to announce a science writing workshop at the conference by @SAPIENS_org. Reg link below! 👇
April 29, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Three weeks left until early bird registration closes for #CES204Durham at 4pm UTC/GMT on 20th May. We'll be sharing our indicative programme soon, but in the meantime, we're delighted to announce a science writing workshop at the conference by @SAPIENS_org. Reg link below! 👇
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One day left to apply for an inclusivity award to fund your travel and/or registration fees to #CES2024Durham conference! Applications can be made here: ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/inclusivity-... until the deadline of 20th April, 9:00 AM BST @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
Inclusivity Awards for CES 24 - CES 2024 Conference
Here you will find information about Conference Fee Waivers & Travel Awards for CES 24. If eligible, you may apply for both. CONFERENCE FEE WAIVERS We are delighted to be able to provide a limited num...
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April 19, 2024 at 12:24 PM
One day left to apply for an inclusivity award to fund your travel and/or registration fees to #CES2024Durham conference! Applications can be made here: ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/inclusivity-... until the deadline of 20th April, 9:00 AM BST @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
New paper out from one of our funded Applied Working Groups, led by Richard Berl, exploring how Indigenous knowledge can change the cultural practices of agencies that govern natural resource management for the better. Read the (open access!) paper here: doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.22584
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Transforming wildlife management institutions at the cultural level to increase alignment with diverse worldviews can improve relations with Indigenous Peoples and the implementation of Indigenous Kn...
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April 18, 2024 at 11:34 AM
New paper out from one of our funded Applied Working Groups, led by Richard Berl, exploring how Indigenous knowledge can change the cultural practices of agencies that govern natural resource management for the better. Read the (open access!) paper here: doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.22584
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Join our new Discord group! It will act as a digital gathering place for ESLR members & people interested in #socialLearning and #CulturalEvolution, where we will share job listings, post about cool new science, host our committee meetings, etc. Contact us for the invite link
April 14, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Join our new Discord group! It will act as a digital gathering place for ESLR members & people interested in #socialLearning and #CulturalEvolution, where we will share job listings, post about cool new science, host our committee meetings, etc. Contact us for the invite link
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Just under five months to go until #CES2024Durham, and only one week left to apply for an inclusivity award to fund your travel and/or registration fees at the link below. Deadline for these awards is 20th April 9:00 AM BST @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/inclusivity-...
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Inclusivity Awards for CES 24 - CES 2024 Conference
Here you will find information about Conference Fee Waivers & Travel Awards for CES 24. If eligible, you may apply for both. CONFERENCE FEE WAIVERS We are delighted to be able to provide a limited num...
ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk
April 12, 2024 at 10:52 AM
Just under five months to go until #CES2024Durham, and only one week left to apply for an inclusivity award to fund your travel and/or registration fees at the link below. Deadline for these awards is 20th April 9:00 AM BST @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/inclusivity-...
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New paper from our 'Collective action and interdependence' funded project, led by PI Nichola Raihani with @al-cibiades.bsky.social and Charlie Pilgrim. Read the paper here: doi.org/10.1098/rspb..., and more on the project here: ces-transformationfund.org/our-projects...
April 12, 2024 at 9:47 AM
New paper from our 'Collective action and interdependence' funded project, led by PI Nichola Raihani with @al-cibiades.bsky.social and Charlie Pilgrim. Read the paper here: doi.org/10.1098/rspb..., and more on the project here: ces-transformationfund.org/our-projects...
#CES2024 has re-open submissions for the short academic film category! See below for more info. Please submit your abstract here: ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/abstract-sub... @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
We're excited to announce that we're re-opening submissions for our short academic film category for the #CES2024 Conference! The new deadline is Tuesday 30th April at 9:00 AM BST. Accepted films will be played on a loop in a dedicated room throughout the conference. Link below:
April 4, 2024 at 1:23 PM
#CES2024 has re-open submissions for the short academic film category! See below for more info. Please submit your abstract here: ces2024.webspace.durham.ac.uk/abstract-sub... @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
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Our scientific committee are busy anonymously reviewing the abstracts submitted for #CES2024Durham. We’ll be communicating our decisions to applicants in the week commencing 8th April, so look out for our email then! Thank you again to all who submitted an abstract! @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
March 26, 2024 at 12:22 PM
Our scientific committee are busy anonymously reviewing the abstracts submitted for #CES2024Durham. We’ll be communicating our decisions to applicants in the week commencing 8th April, so look out for our email then! Thank you again to all who submitted an abstract! @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social
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What are the best ways of clustering literary works by genre? In our new paper, @artjomshl.bsky.social & I compare 291 combinations of algorithms to find this out. Many findings are surprising: say, k of topics in LDA doesn't matter, or Euclidean distance is terrible 🤷♂️
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
March 22, 2024 at 11:02 AM
What are the best ways of clustering literary works by genre? In our new paper, @artjomshl.bsky.social & I compare 291 combinations of algorithms to find this out. Many findings are surprising: say, k of topics in LDA doesn't matter, or Euclidean distance is terrible 🤷♂️
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Applications are open for the Cultural Evolution Society Awards! The New Investigator Award recognises outstanding contribution&potential <5 yrs post PhD, and the Richerson Award is for Outstanding Doctoral Research. Get your applications in by May 1st: culturalevolutionsociety.org/grants-and-a...
Grants and Awards - Cultural Evolution Society
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March 19, 2024 at 9:20 AM
Applications are open for the Cultural Evolution Society Awards! The New Investigator Award recognises outstanding contribution&potential <5 yrs post PhD, and the Richerson Award is for Outstanding Doctoral Research. Get your applications in by May 1st: culturalevolutionsociety.org/grants-and-a...