Year Conference was held: 2019
Years the Conferences has been held: 6
Disciplines: Ecology
Gender Balance/Diversity Statement: None
Registration Cost (US dollars): 324
Total Attendance Cost (US dollars): $2000-$4000
Travel Carbon Footprint (tons of CO2): 3000
Other Carbon Footprint (tons of CO2): 750
Associated Scientific Society/Organization: British Ecological Society
Approx number of Society members (as of 2018): 2000
Approximate Number of Conference Attendees (Exhibitors included): 1500
Geographic Location(s): Belfast, UK
Years held (Annual, Biannual, Triannual): Annual
Host, Funders and Sponsors: Ecological Society of China, National Geographic Society, Ecological Society of Japan, Ecological Society of America, Wiley, NHBS – Wildlife, Ecology & Conservation Books and Equipment, European Marine Board, Oxford University Press, CABI, Nordic OIKOS – the ecological society of Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Denmark, University of Ulster, British Society of Soil Science, GfO – the ecological society of Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Hansa Tech Instruments, New Phytologist Trust, Cambridge University Press, Centre for Environmental Data and Recording, Ecological Continuity Trust, International Biogeographical Society, NERN – Netherlands Ecological Research Network, Conservation Evidence, NERC Field Spectography, Stickee Immersive Software, Wildlife Acoustics, Irish Naturalists’ Journal
Digital or Virtual Options: None
Digital Archives (Recorded talks & slides): None
Electronic program dissemination:
On-site Maternity Facilities: None
On-site Childcare Facilities/Services: Yes (very pleased to offer Childcare at our AnnualMeeting. This will be located in Boardroom 3. To be sure of a place you must book in advance, however any spaces not pre booked will be available on a first come first served basis at the event. Crèche Tickets can be purchased at the Information Desk. Please note, childcare is not available for the lunch period, so parents/carers are responsible for collecting their children and for providing their lunch.)
Caregiver Grant: None
Career Development Events and Workshops: Yes (Pre-Conference Workshops: 1. Early Careers Day: This one-day workshop will begin with an inspiring plenary on ‘unlocking your potential’ from Professor Jane Memmot. Following this you will take part in a number of sessions including an introduction to the policy-science interface, making the most of funding opportunities and building resilience when publishing your research. You’ll have the opportunity to meet fellow early career ecologists and you’ll leave the workshop feeling ready to make the most of networking opportunities during the Annual Meeting. 2. Graphic Recording: Communicating Research in an Engaging Way How can we communicate our research in a visual format? In this workshop, participants will learn layout and design tools while developing their visual vocabularies, with the aim of creating a visual abstract or schematic. Participants should bring an idea or topic that they would like to work on. 3. Building data collection apps with Coreo: If your organisation is considering the use of apps to improve field-based data collection this workshop will show you how you can build your own using Coreo. We will also explore the data management and visualisation features of the Coreo platform Using data provenance to create reproducible, transparent, and well-documented code for statistical analysis and modelling in R 4. Reproducibility engenders trust in and rapidly advances science, but it is hard to reproduce ecological analyses. Participants will work with software tools that use data provenance to help construct and debug R scripts, transparently document analytical workflows, and simplify re-use of the data and associated R code. 5. A gentle introduction to the COMADRE & COMPADRE databases for demographic analyses. We will introduce the COMPADRE Plant Matrix Database and COMADRE Animal Matrix Database, which contain thousands of matrix population models for species across the tree of life, as well as two R packages that allow for comparative analyses and interpretation of demographic data: Rcompadre and Rage. 6. Tools of the Interdisciplinary Trade: how to make your interdisciplinary project a success Human-nature relationships lie at the heart of many ecological challenges. As a result, ecologists often find themselves working at the intersection between natural and social sciences – with little preparatory training. This workshop will identify common pitfalls and good practices for interdisciplinary research in ecology, from developing a funding proposal to project implementation and publication. 7. How to run the best fieldcourse to develop key graduate skills. The aim of this interactive, peer-peer workshop is to provide an informal but guided forum for experienced field educators to consider ways to enhance their teaching practice. We will focus on the attributes that employers require in ecology graduates and share best field-based teaching practice for developing key graduate skills. 8. Indigenous Knowledge: what is it, where do I find it, how can I use it? Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge in ecological research is an ethical commitment and a practical consideration in negotiating access. More than this, it is an essential component of robust and effective ecology, informing successful research design. This workshop uses practical examples to demonstrate anthropological methods useful in engaging with indigenous knowledge. 9.Getting social for science communication. Terrified by Twitter? Flummoxed by Facebook? Or seeking an extra push for your science via social? We’ll introduce different social media platforms and tips and tricks for getting the most from them. Participants will have the chance to build and enhance their social media profile, learn about communicating their science, and create some games. You’ll leave equipped with tools to communicate your science effectively on social media! 10. OURsoils: developing citizen science and public engagement. The BES, Imperial College and OPAL are developing a nationwide programme of citizen science and public engagement. OURsoils seeks to Observe, Understand and Research, Respect and Re-imagine Soils. This workshop is an interactive chance to get involved, develop ideas, learn from each other and share experiences in taking this project forward. 11. How to be a good Associate Editor. BES Publications Team . This workshop will provide training for Associate Editors handling manuscript for any ecology journal. It will cover: How to assess a manuscript on initial submission, finding reviewers, how to assess reviewer comments, handling revisions, and writing good recommendation letters to authors. 12. Publication ethics for researchers. This panel and Q&A will discuss publication ethics issues in research (including authorship and plagiarism). It look at how to avoid issues before they happen, but will also show the systems in place for dealing with problem and show that even post-publication problems can be fixable. 13. Work–Life Balance in Real Life. In this panel discussion, invited speakers share how they have juggled different challenging life situations throughout their academic careers and discuss the approaches they take that help them balance their work and personal lives. 14. Enabling Work–Life Balance in Your Research Group. There is a lot group leaders can do to allow all team members to reach a healthier work–life balance. This workshop explores the importance of role modelling and equips attendees with simple strategies that they can take back to their own institutions and start implementing right away. 15. Careers Outside of Academia: Join us for this increasingly popular discussion, in which members of the panel will share their experiences of forming a career outside of academia. Representing a breadth of ecological careers, each panel member will give an overview of their respective role and provide advice on the transition from academia. 16. Education Alumni Network: Get involved. Whether you have taken part in BES Education and Public Engagement activities, or are considering getting involved in the future, join us at this event in celebration of your successes. We will also be asking you to contribute your thoughts and ideas to help shape the future of the BES’ Education Strategy for 2020-23. 17. Engaging with schools, youth groups and home educators. This workshop will provide a practical toolkit for organising STEM education activities for under-18 students. Lightning presentations from STEM educators will highlight the diverse range of communication methods and support networks available for communicating your research, and set up an interactive session to develop your own)
ECR Promotion Events: Yes (Student Poster and Talk Prizes: 1. Anne Keymer Prize: This prize awarded for the best oral presentation by a postgraduate student at our Annual Meeting. In order to be eligible, students must present a paper at our Annual Meeting and, usually, be a current or recent graduate and present work that was completed when still a student. Competition for the prize is fierce. Our panel of judges will select the winner and the prize is an honorarium of £250. There are two runner up prizes of £100 each. 2. Best Poster Prize: We also award a prize for the best poster by a research student at our Annual Meeting. To enter, students must present a poster and be a current or recent graduate presenting work completed as a student. The entrant should be the first author of the poster and have undertaken the majority of the work being presented. Our panel of judges will select the winner and the prize is an honorarium of £250. Runner-up prizes of £100 are also usually awarded.)
Travel Awards for ECRs: Yes (Grants of up to £1,000 are available)
Code of Conduct: https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/events/annual-meeting-2019/our-code-of-conduct/
Safety Instructions/Apps: None
Keynote Speaker Gender Balance: Not Applicable to this meeting.
Speaker Gender Balance: 2 Men: 2 Women
Invited Speakers Gender Balance: Not Applicable to this meeting.
Session Chair Gender Balance: No information available online
Conference Chair Gender Balance: No information available online
Enviromental Sustainability efforts: None
Public Engagement Events Outreach: None
Sustainability Initiatives/Considerations/Green Strategies/Policies: None
Conference URL: https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/events/annual-meeting-2019/
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