BES Tropical Ecology Group Early Career Researcher Meeting 2015
Description
The 8th BES-TEG meeting for early career researchers is being held at the University of Stirling on 3-4th September 2015. During this meeting we will focus on tropical ecosystems and land-use change, with four key topics:
- Current drivers of land-use change in tropical ecosystems
- Quantifying land-use change
- Implications for biodiversity and ecosystem processes
- Function and value of secondary forests
Early career researchers will have the opportunity to present their work in talks and posters, with prizes awarded for both. We will also have a poster and mixer session followed by a meal (optional) on the first day, giving plenty of time to meet fellow tropical ecology researchers.
Keynote speakers for our focal topics are
- Dr. Cristina Banks-Leite, Imperial College London
- Dr. Edward Mitchard, University of Edinburgh
- Dr. Nicola Anthony, University of New Orleans
- Dr. Emma Sayer, Lancaster University
Keynote speakers will give a 45min presentation (one speaker per topic) followed by a short question and answer session. Then the floor will be opened up for 15min talks (including 5mins for questions) from early careers researchers.
Registration information
Please submit an abstract for a talk or poster which fits into one of the four topics we're discussing. Abstracts should be 300 words maximum, and emailed to tropicalecologystirling[at]gmail.com by Thursday 20th August. Please register for the event before submitting an abstract.
Once you have registered, further details will be sent out. If you have any questions, please email us at tropicalecologystirling[at]gmail.com
Event information
Accommodation is offered on-campus in new single-occupancy rooms, with either ensuite or shared bathroom facilities. Rooms are on a B&B basis.
Lunch and refreshments on both days are included in the ticket price.
The optional three course evening meal (includes a drink) will be a short 5min. walk from campus.
The poster mixer session will have wine, soft drinks and nibbles on offer (included in ticket price).
Please contact us if you have any dietary requirements or allergies: tropicalecologystirling[at]gmail.com
