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The next ECBB will take place at Anglia Ruskin University in 2026!

https://www.aru.ac.uk/science-and-engineering/conferences-and-events/ecbb-2026
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European Conference on Behavioural Biology @ecbb2026.bsky.social · Jul 18
Save the date for the next European Conference on Behavioural Biology!
Animal Behaviour in the Anthropocene, 1-4 September 2026 at Anglia Ruskin University.
Watch this space for updates on speakers, plenaries, and calls for abstracts!

#AcademicSky #UpcomingConferences
Save the date information for the upcoming European Conference on Behavioural Biology: Animal Behaviour in the Anthropocene. 1-4 September 2026 at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK.
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Hi Elisa, yes grants are offered by @asab.org and @ethoges.bsky.social (and potentially others). For more information visit: www.aru.ac.uk/science-and-...
Registration - ECBB 2026 - ARU
Find out how to register for the European Congress for Behavioural Biology (ECBB) 2026 at ARU, Cambridge, 1-4 September 2026.
www.aru.ac.uk
January 21, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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With ten days to go to submit your symposia proposal, we're here to answer your most burning question: What is the registration cost?

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Background image: blue-and-yellow macaw ECBB2026 logo and image title ECBB Registration Middle table reads Registration - Early bird (until 31 Mar) - General Registration Prices listed are Early Bird Students £250 | General Registration £300 Early Bird Students from developing countries £200 | General Registration £250 Early Bird Non-Students £340 | General Registration £390 Early Bird Non-Students from developing countries £300 | General Registration £350 Excursions, dinner, and additional items available to add on Registration opening soon 1-4 September 2026 | Anglia Ruskin University
January 21, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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If you are organising a symposium related to animal cognition for #ECBB2026, and would like to develop/guest edit a special collection in the journal Animal Cognition to accompany it, please get in touch with us at [email protected]

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Image background: a Javan slow loris in the jungle of Java, Indonesia on the right. Left hand is a close up blur of jungle greenery. Text reads: Organising a symposium related to animal cognition? If you would like to develop/guest edit a special collection in the journal Animal Cognition to accompany it, please get in touch with us at ecbb2026@aru.ac.uk Conference dates at the bottom read 1-4 September 2026, Anglia Ruskin University
January 15, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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If you are organising a symposium related to animal cognition @ecbb2026.bsky.social and would like to develop/guest edit a special collection in the journal Animal Cognition to accompany it, please get in touch #ecbb2026 #AnimalCognition #AcademicPublishing #SpecialCollection
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We know you don't want to start your year by forgetting to submit a symposia proposal before the 31 January deadline.

www.aru.ac.uk/science-and-...
#academicsky #ecbb2026
Right side: A group of meerkats representing the researchers that submitted a symposia proposal for ECBB 2026. Left side: The sad, lonely meerkat representing the one that forgot. All by themself. Submission deadline 31 January!
January 15, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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We know you don't want to start your year by forgetting to submit a symposia proposal before the 31 January deadline.

www.aru.ac.uk/science-and-...
#academicsky #ecbb2026
Right side: A group of meerkats representing the researchers that submitted a symposia proposal for ECBB 2026. Left side: The sad, lonely meerkat representing the one that forgot. All by themself. Submission deadline 31 January!
January 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Missed our #ECBB2026 Plenary Speaker reveals? Not to worry!

Here is a quick recap of all the excellent speakers we'll be welcoming at September's meeting!
Top text: ECBB 2026 Plenary Speakers (Left) Image of Prof Laurent Brent, University of Exeter (Centre) Image of Prof Tim Caro, University of Bristol (Right) Image of Prof Mariella Herberstein, Leibnez Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change Bottom text: 1 - 4 September 2026, Anglia Ruskin University Top text: ECBB 2026 Plenary Speakers (Left) Image of Prof Andrew Radford, University of Bristol (Centre) Image of Dr Bibiana Rojas, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna (Right) Image of Dr Christopher Schell, University of California, Berkeley Bottom text: 1 - 4 September 2026, Anglia Ruskin University
December 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Thank you so much for the invitation!!! I am taking requests! What would you like to hear in a plenary????
ecbb2026.bsky.social European Conference on Behavioural Biology @ecbb2026.bsky.social · Dec 12
Ready to meet our third plenary speaker? We are delighted to announce it's....
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The extraordinary @mherberstein.bsky.social
ECBB 2026 logo above header that reads ECBB 2026 Plenary Speakers Photo includes:Prof Mariella Herberstein, Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change Text reads: - Interested in all aspects of spider behaviour – from mating behaviour and sexual cannibalism, to web-building, mimicry and deception - Behavioural ecology of various insects, including moths, bugs, damselflies, and praying mantids - The evolution of imperfect mimicry in ant-mimicking spiders, warning signals in moths and butterflies
December 18, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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Join us for the @ecbb2026.bsky.social at @angliaruskin.bsky.social in September! @asab.org meeting secretary @viveknityananda.bsky.social advertising our conference at #asabwinter2025
December 17, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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We've crawled, swam, hopped, flew, scuttled and run through our ECBB 2026 Plenary Speaker list to reach the final plenary announcement.
Who is rounding off our speaker list?
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It's the fantastic Dr Christopher Schell!
Header: ECBB 2026 Plenary Speakers Image of Dr Christopher Schell, University of California, Berkeley Text next to photo reads: - Urban ecologist, professor, Afrofuturist, father, and writer - Combines animal behaviour, physiology, urban biodiversity conservation, environmental justice, and One Health to investigate how carnivores adapt to life in cities - transdisciplinary work to disentangle how environmental injustices have structured our urban ecosystems and how to build more just, biodiverse, and resilient cities
December 17, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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We know you're jumping with excitement to find out the penultimate ECBB 2026 plenary speaker so we won't keep you waiting much longer!
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It's the marvellous @biobiiana.bsky.social!
Header: ECBB 2026 Plenary Speakers Image of Dr Bibiana Rojas, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna Text next to photo reads: Main interests in the interface between behavioural and evolutionary ecology Aspects of communication, animal colouration, predator-prey interactions, aggression, parental care, and life history trade-offs The effects of anthropogenic activities such as habitat alteration and contamination on the life history, health and behaviour of amphibians
December 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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We've announced half of our ECBB plenary speakers already! Are you ready to keep going with our next reveal? Who could it be???
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It's the brilliant @andyradford.bsky.social!
Header: ECBB 2026 Plenary Speakers Image of Prof Andrew Radford (right), University of Bristol with small bird on hand (left) Text next to photo reads: - Conflicts and collaborations that arise within and between groups, and how vocal communication is used to mediate these social interactions - The impact and mitigation of human activities on wildlife, particularly noise pollution, and increasingly testing potential management solutions - An award-winning lecturer and supervisor, and passionate about public engagement
December 15, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Hoping our friends at ASAB Winter 2025 have a wonderful conference!
December 15, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Ready to meet our third plenary speaker? We are delighted to announce it's....
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The extraordinary @mherberstein.bsky.social
ECBB 2026 logo above header that reads ECBB 2026 Plenary Speakers Photo includes:Prof Mariella Herberstein, Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change Text reads: - Interested in all aspects of spider behaviour – from mating behaviour and sexual cannibalism, to web-building, mimicry and deception - Behavioural ecology of various insects, including moths, bugs, damselflies, and praying mantids - The evolution of imperfect mimicry in ant-mimicking spiders, warning signals in moths and butterflies
December 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Our call for symposia now open!

We are now accepting submissions for symposia, with submissions for oral/poster presentations invited from 31 January 2026.

For more info, or to download the proposal form, visit our conference page 👇
www.aru.ac.uk/science-and-...
Call for symposia/papers - ECBB 2026 - ARU
Find out how to propose a symposium, paper, or poster for the European Congress for Behavioural Biology (ECBB) at ARU in Cambridge, 1-4 September 2026.
www.aru.ac.uk
December 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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We are delighted to announce our second ECBB 2026 Plenary Speaker!
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The amazing Professor Tim Caro!
#ecbb #ecbb2026
ECBB 2026 logo above header that reads ECBB 2026 Plenary Speakers Photo includes Prof Tim Caro, blue shape with name, and title, and University of Bristol. Text reads: -Studies evolution of coloration in mammals from several angles - Comparative methods to uncover the ecological drivers of camouflage, warning coloration, signaling and physiological factors in driving coat coloration in many mammalian orders - Community-based and government-led conservation schemes in Zanzibar 1-4 September, Anglia Ruskin University
December 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Line up! Slither up! Crawl up! Climb up! No matter how you're moving or on how many legs, it's time to find out our first ECBB 2026 plenary speaker.
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It's the incredible @ljnbrent.bsky.social!
December 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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"Who are the team members organising the best conference of 2026?"

We're glad you asked! Here's a flash role call of our organising committee.

#ecbb #ecbb2026 #academicsky
July 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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Save the date for the next European Conference on Behavioural Biology!
Animal Behaviour in the Anthropocene, 1-4 September 2026 at Anglia Ruskin University.
Watch this space for updates on speakers, plenaries, and calls for abstracts!

#AcademicSky #UpcomingConferences
Save the date information for the upcoming European Conference on Behavioural Biology: Animal Behaviour in the Anthropocene. 1-4 September 2026 at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK.
July 18, 2025 at 10:38 AM