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What is the most influential paper ever published in Animal Behaviour?
To celebrate the upcoming birthday of the journal, ASAB and Animal Behaviour want to know which paper you believe to be the most influential published in the 60 year history of the Animal Behaviour journal. We want to hear which paper you think changed opinions, caused a shift in the direction of subsequent research and altered our field of study. Please tell us the name of the paper, the author(s) and year, and a brief note on why you think its the best paper published in the journal! All suggestions should be sent to Lisa Collins.
Registration is now open for the ASAB Easter meeting 2012!
11th-13th April 2012, Aberystwyth University, UK
ASAB’s Easter meeting is aimed at PhD students and postdocs but is open to anyone interested in animal behaviour. Contributions on any aspect of animal behaviour are welcome.
The postgraduate workshop will cover topics vital to all scientists, from how journals work and how to publish your research to working with the media, using state of the art technology, finding funding, managing your supervisor and getting involved with citizen science. As always, there will be plenty of opportunity for relaxed discussions with the workshop social on Wednesday and conference social (sea-view included!) on Thursday.
Aberystwyth is set amongst spectacular scenery on the west coast of Wales, on the edge of Cardigan Bay. Dolphins can be seen from the seafront while red kites circle overhead. Come join us!
The latest version of the programme is available to download here
We have arranged more slots for talks than ever before, so do submit your abstract using the form below.
There is also plenty of space for posters – and a dedicated poster session.
Deadline for abstracts: 1st March 2012
We are delighted to announce our plenary speakers:
Prof Lotta Kvarnemo from Gothenburg University, Sweden “The Many Mysteries of Monogamy”
Prof Tim Guilford from Oxford University, UK “Tracking Bird Migration”
Dr John Skelhorn from the University of Exeter, UK “Masquerade: Camouflage without Crypsis?” John is winner of ASAB’s Chris Barnard Award for Outstanding Contributions by a New Investigator 2012
We will be asking some speakers to chair sessions in which they are not speaking. If you would like to be considered for this role, please indicate this on the Abstract Submission form and ask your supervisor to email rmm@aber.ac.uk, indicating your suitability for the role and your broad area of expertise.
The Royal Society's Partnership Grants scheme is now open. Schools can apply for up to £3000 to work with scientists and engineers on creative investigations that inspire students with the excitement and wonder of cutting-edge science or engineering research.
Funds are available for projects working with students aged between 5-18, as long as the project involves a UK school or college, and a practising scientist or engineer. The next round for applications closes on 24 February 2012. For more details about eligibility criteria and to find out how to apply via our online application system, go to http://royalsociety.org/ partnership.
What are the benefits?
A Partnership Grants project offers students the chance to get really 'hands-on' with science or engineering, and develop their practical and critical thinking skills whilst enhancing their scientific knowledge.
"We find putting our science into the classroom, and bringing the school pupils out to see the science in action, tremendously rewarding. The kids ask fantastic questions, frequently challenging us on our ability to explain basic principles and often opening discussions on novel research topics." Professor Jonathan Sharples, Liverpool University.
Bringing a scientist or engineer into school can be a fantastic source of careers inspiration, and long-lasting partnerships such as these can benefit schools for years to come. Partnership Grant projects allow teachers to go beyond the curriculum, engage with cutting-edge research and access new equipment and skills.
"As a teaching staff we recognise that we were incredibly lucky to have such experienced and passionate scientists come into our school to share their knowledge. I know that the scientists are passionate about their jobs and this is something that really came across." Claire Powell, Halton Community Combined School.
What can you apply for?
Teachers, schools and their partner scientists and engineers from across the country have come up with a whole range of different projects that have captured the imagination of students. A Partnership Grants project is a real opportunity to exercise your creativity.
If you have a great idea for a project, but need help in finding a partner, then please contact us.
ASAB Newsletter Autumn 2011 available to download here.
FEEDBACK Autumn Newsletter available to download here.
Deadline for abstracts for VI ECBB, 2012
The next European Conference on Behavioural Biology will take place in Essen, Germany, from Friday July 20 to Sunday July 22 2012. The meeting is organized by Hynek Burda, Sabine Begall, Marcus Schmitt, Marie-Therese Bappert, and Philip Dammann. The call for Symposium Proposals is already open and will close on December 31st. See the website for further details: www.ecbb2012.org.
BBC Natural History Unit research request
The BBC Natural History Unit is looking for stories for a number of new productions. They would be very grateful to hear of any scientists working in these areas. For further details about the programmes involved and whom to contact please refer to the Notices section.
