School of Conservation Sciences

BU to host 2009 PSGB spring meeting

The PSGB meeting will explore 'Form and Function'

The 2009 PSGB spring meeting will be held on 16 & 17th April 2009 at Bournemouth University. The theme will be 'Form and Function' in which we will explore the link between morphology, behaviour and ecology. Invited keynote speakers will give talks related to the theme topic but other proffered talks will be on any topic of interest to PSGB members.

Confirmed plenary speakers:

Prof Robin Crompton from University of Liverpool will talk about reconstruction of the mechanical function of the Laetoli footprint makers.
Prof Robin Dunbar from Oxford University.
Prof Emeritus Jan A.R.A.M. van Hooff from Utrecht University will discuss facial expression of emotions.
Dr Sarah Elton, Senior lecturer in Anatomy at HYMS Hull and University of York.
Dr Todd Rae, Senior lecturer at Roehampton University.

Researchers and students are invited to present oral papers and posters on any topic within the broad remit of the society. Please submit an abstract or send any suggestions to the organising committee. You can find out more by visiting the PSGB website, which has a page dedicated to the event.

For registration information and deatils on how to submit abstracts then you can email the organising committee.

06/01/09