Key role for Aberystwyth in Science Cafe programme
BBC Radio Wales’ “Science Café” dedicates this week’s programme to the hot topics in animal behaviour research. The programme was recorded at the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB)’s conference, held at Aberystwyth University from 11th – 13th April, where over 150 experts gathered to discuss the latest developments. The programme, which will be broadcast this evening (Tuesday 17 March) at 7.00 p.m. includes a discussion about personality in animals, from chipmunks to sparrows and rooks. Why do some animals boldly go where other animals timidly don’t go? What decides whether you are destined to be a popstar or a groupie? “We’re delighted to host this prestigious international conference here at Aberystwyth, and by the quality and diversity of research presented” agreed conference co-organisers Dr Rupert Marshall and Dr Roger Santer of AU’s newly formed Aquatic, Behavioural and Evolutionary Biology research group. “The impact of behavioural research is found in are...