When: 12th & 13th December 2024

Where: Edinburgh, Scotland

This year's Winter Meeting of the Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB) will be held in Edinburgh on 12th and 13th December 2024, with the theme: Addressing Biases in the Field of Animal Behaviour.

Animal behaviour research is influenced by researchers' assumptions and expectations, which affect study design, behaviour interpretation, research questions, and species representation. Inclusion of animal subjects is also non-random, as highlighted by the STRANGE framework. Historical biases further shape the field, affecting which research is deemed influential and skewing scientific discourse. Addressing these biases offers a chance for positive change.

The ASAB Winter Meeting 2024 will examine these biases and discuss a system-wide shift towards fairness and inclusion, emphasising the need for cultural changes, community evaluation, and explicit policies to enhance scientific robustness and diversity.

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