We are excited to announce that the 2024 Hamilton Lecture—ISBE's highest honour—will be delivered by A/Prof Kavita Isvaran, Indian Institute of Science. To find out more about Kavita's research, see
@BehavEcol
@kavitaisvaran
@iiscbangalore
@CES_IISc
On behalf of ISBE Council, we are delighted to announce that 258 students, ECRs, and researchers from developing nations, have received travel awards totalling US$ 597,500.00 to attend
#ISBE2024
!
@BehavEcol
On behalf of ISBE Council, we are delighted to announce that 258 students, ECRs, and researchers from developing nations, have received travel awards totalling US$ 597,500.00 to attend
#ISBE2024
!
@BehavEcol
Please repost. Generous travel awards available to support PhD students, postdocs and other ECRs, as well as researchers from developing nations, to attend
#ISBE2024
in Melbourne. The call for applications are now open. Details here:
@BehavEcol
Introducing our
#ISBE2024
plenary speakers: Prof Claire Spottiswoode (University of Cape Town & University of Cambridge). Claire’s research includes coevolution between brood-parasitic birds and their hosts, and mutualism between honeyguides and humans.
We are delighted that Prof John Endler (Deakin University, Australia)—recipient of the 2020 Hamilton Lecture—will also be joining us here in Melbourne as an honoree and speaker at
#ISBE2024
.
@BehavEcol
@Deakin
A first for ISBE: we are going meat-free for
#ISBE2024
and are working with the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre to design tasty vegetarian and plant-based offerings for delegates.
Introducing our
#ISBE2024
plenary speakers: Assoc Prof Maren Vitousek (Cornell). Maren's research seeks to understand how animals cope with stress, and how they respond to changing information about their environments.
Please repost. For those planning on attending
#ISBE2024
in Melbourne, travel awards for grad students, postdocs, as well as researchers from developing nations, are all due on 29 Feb 2024 (AEDT). Don't miss out on the opportunity. 🐨🦘🇦🇺
One year to go until we welcome you to Melbourne, Australia, for
#ISBE2024
!
29 Sep - 4 Oct 2024
Call for abstracts opening soon!
Lock in the date and register your interest for further information at
@BehavEcol
Connection to country. In a first for ISBE, we will be showcasing the art of Australia’s First Peoples — and the continent’s very first behavioural ecologists — as part of a specially curated exhibition coinciding with
#ISBE2024
.
We are delighted to be working with social enterprise and First Nations artists to bring a uniquely Australian flavour to
#ISBE2024
. Here is a sneak peek of two of the designs for the conference bag.
For more info about the business we are supporting:
A big thank you to everyone who submitted abstracts for
#ISBE2024
. We are pleased to announce that 672 have been accepted as oral presentations and 292 have been accepted as posters.
📸Pat Tomkins
Introducing our
#ISBE2024
plenary speakers: Prof Shinichi Nakagawa (UNSW & University of Alberta). Shinichi describes his research interests as 'diverse' having worked on a range of species and topics (best to check out his lab website for details!)
Hurry. Call for abstracts for
#ISBE2024
closing soon. And don't forget, if you've submitted an application for a travel award, you still need to submit an abstract via the ISBE2024 portal. Details here:
@BehavEcol
Introducing our
#ISBE2024
plenary speakers: Prof Ashleigh Griffin (Oxford). Ashleigh's research on social evolution includes comparative analyses of cooperatively breeding vertebrates and experimental evolution of bacteria.
Here’s a gentle nudge to remind everyone to submit their
#ISBE2024
abstracts. Closing date is 4 March (11:59pm, Australian Eastern Daylight Time)!! Details and link here:
@BehavEcol
We’ve organised a range of exciting social events to promote and celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion at
#ISBE2024
, including the LGBTQIA+ trivia night, mentor-mentee networking lunches, & an early career researcher panel discussion. See for details.
Remember to register for
#ISBE2024
by 11:59pm on 28 June (AEST) to take advantage of early bird savings! More info at . See you all in Melbourne!
@BehavEcol
Introducing our
#ISBE2024
plenary speakers: Prof Roxana Torres (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México). Roxana investigates mate choice, sexual signalling, parental care, senescence and associated life-history trade-offs, using mainly seabirds.
The First Nations people of Australia hold the distinction of being the very first behavioural ecologists on the continent. In recognition of this unique status, we have something very special planned for
#ISBE2024
. Stay turned!
Image: Niminjarra by Desmond Taylor, Martu People.
Psst, for those still around in Melb on the evening of Friday 4 October after
#ISBE2024
, we're planning an unofficial after-party at Grazeland from 5pm-10pm. Entry is $4, with food truck-style food, live entertainment and dancing. Details to come...
Please repost. A reminder that early bird registration for
#ISBE2024
closes this Friday 28 June at 11:59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time. More information at
@BehavEcol
For those who've been offered a talk/poster at
#ISBE2024
, don't forget you have to accept your offer by 23:59 10 June 2024 Australian Eastern Standard Time via the presenter portal. Check your email offer for details. Any problems, contact isbe2024
@wsm
.com.au
@BehavEcol
Delegates to
#ISBE2024
seem to be making the most of their time in Australia exploring the continent’s wildlife and have reported seeing all sorts of amazing animals, from echidnas to kangaroos and even cassowaries. Please share what you have seen so far 🐨🦘
Help spread the word about
#ISBE2024
and our amazing line up of invited speakers. Feel free to download a poster or a banner to share with your friends, colleagues and department:
@BehavEcol
It’s been a long six year journey to get to this point. With just 100 days before the opening reception for
#ISBE2024
, we take the opportunity to thank our amazing community for all of your support. See you soon in Melbourne, Australia.
@behavecol
🧵1/2 Spread the word.
#ISBE2024
travel awards for students, postdocs, as well as researchers from developing nations, are closing soon. If you haven't applied yet, you've got until 29 February (11:59pm AEDT). Link to application form here:
@BehavEcol
Value some space away from the hustle and bustle? We’ve got you covered at
#ISBE2024
with dedicated areas for delegates to take a break, reflect, or spend some quiet time during the conference.
This is a friendly reminder for those who haven’t submitted an abstract yet for
#ISBE2024
…you’ve got about a week before the extended deadline closes!
We've had a great response with many more abstract submissions than anticipated (>900!!), but for those who may have been sitting on the fence or missed the original deadline, we have extended the abstract deadline to 18 March 2024, 11:59pm AEDT. Details:
🧵For those unable to come to Melbourne, we are pleased to announce that ISBE+ will be offered at
#ISBE2024
. An online platform, ISBE+ will allow participants to view voluntarily uploaded presentations given at the ISBE Congress. 1/4
新年快乐! Happy Lunar New Year from the
#ISBE2024
local organising committee. In the year of the 🐉, it’s only fitting that we showcase today the leafy seadragon. Endemic to southern Australian waters, come see them for yourself later this year!
@BehavEcol
📸 katieleeosborne
🧵We are immensely grateful to all of the organisations that are supporting
#ISBE2024
through their sponsorship and presence as exhibitors at the Melbourne Congress...
@BehavEcol
If you’re thinking of coming to Melbourne for
#ISBE2024
and are eligible for a travel award, BUT you haven’t applied yet…it’s time to stop dragging your feet! Deadline is fast approaching. Visit for more information.
@BehavEcol
We've had a great response with many more abstract submissions than anticipated (>900!!), but for those who may have been sitting on the fence or missed the original deadline, we have extended the abstract deadline to 18 March 2024, 11:59pm AEDT. Details:
It is incredible how I am getting to meet mentors, friends (phd batchmates, former labmates), colleagues and former students from India at
@ISBE2024
in
#Melbourne
We rarely get to meet all under a roof in India and it is happening in Melbourne!!
🥳
Introducing our
#ISBE2024
plenary speakers: Prof Florian Schiestl (University of Zürich). Florian's works on plant-insect interactions, where he combines plant and animal perspectives to better understand the adaptive value of traits.
Registration for
#ISBE2024
is now open (along with call for abstracts and applications for generous travel awards). Further details at:
@BehavEcol
@isbe2022
A friendly reminder to
#ISBE2024
delegates to help contribute to a more inclusive conference experience: if you're going to ask a question at the end of someone's talk, please remember to use the microphone so that everyone can hear.
Just in time for
#ISBE2024
, Victoria (including the state capital Melbourne) has made the cool list of the top 30 most exciting destinations to visit in 2024 by National Geographic Traveller (UK). From hot springs to sea stacks, make sure to factor in some vacation time!
If you’re thinking of coming to Melbourne for
#ISBE2024
and are eligible for a travel award, BUT you haven’t applied yet…it’s time to stop dragging your feet! Deadline is fast approaching. Visit for more information.
@BehavEcol
Last chance. Deadline for
#ISBE2024
travel awards is this week! Application portal will close at 11:59 pm, Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), on 29 February 2024. Link to travel awards here:
@BehavEcol
Interested in contributing a talk or a poster at
#ISBE2024
? Abstract submissions close on Monday 4 March 2024 (11:59pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time). Further information here:
@BehavEcol
Most international guests will require a visa to enter Australia and applications must be made in advance. Please apply for your visa as early as possible and if you need a letter of invitation, we are here to help.
Further info:
@BehavEcol
🧵ECRs attending
#ISBE2024
are invited to join an ECR lunchtime panel discussion on Thursday 3 October. Check out the wonderful panelists who will be available to answer your questions about the challenges and opportunities in navigating your professional journeys...
Say g'day to the yellow-tailed black cockatoo (Zanda funerea), a native of south-eastern Australia and star of the
#ISBE2024
logo.
To learn more about these uniquely Australian birds, visit:
@BehavEcol
Thanks to all those who took part in the
#ISBE2024
mentor-mentee networking session yesterday. A reminder that we have another session today for those who signed up. Participants should check their emails for meeting details.
Hop to it. Remember, you need to be an active member of ISBE to register for
#ISBE2024
and take advantage of generous travel grants. Existing members would have received an email renewal reminder already. Others can join here:
@BehavEcol
Season's greetings from the
#ISBE2024
local organising committee. See you next year in Melbourne, Australia.
@BehavEcol
📸 Australian brush turkey by Pat Tomkins
Messed up the time zone and missed the
#ISBE2024
abstract deadline? You're not alone. Here's a second chance. Abstract deadline has been extended to 18 March 2024, 11;59pm AEDT. Submit your abstracts here:
A reminder that early bird registration for
#ISBE2024
closes at 23:59 on 28 June 2024 Australian Eastern Standard Time. Details:
Those giving talks/posters can also register via their presenter portal.
Questions? Contact isbe2024
@wsm
.com.au
@BehavEcol
Call for abstracts has closed and it’s now over to our
#ISBE2024
scientific committee and amazing team of reviewers. Each abstract with be reviewed (blind to author) by two independent experts. Authors will be notified of outcomes prior to close of early bird registration.
All delegates presenting at
#ISBE2024
should now have received instructions about their presentations. We've been alerted that emails to some university addresses have been blocked so if you haven't received an email yet, please contact isbe2024
@wsm
.com.au
Insider tip: check out the penguin parade. Just 1.5 hours from Melbourne is beautiful Phillip Island, which is home to one of the largest colonies of little penguins in the world. More info here:
#ISBE2024
Want to bring your family to
#ISBE2024
? Not a problem. We will have complimentary onsite childcare (advanced booking required) and also a parent's room available at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. More details here:
@behavEcol
@isbe2022
Still sitting on the fence about coming to
#ISBE2024
? Abstract deadline has been extended to 18 March 2024, 11;59pm AEDT. Submit your abstracts here:
@BehavEcol
Mark it in your diaries people. The applications for
#ISBE2024
travel awards close at 11:59 pm, Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), on 29 February 2024! This is a great opportunity. Don’t miss out!
Please repost. Generous travel awards available to support PhD students, postdocs and other ECRs, as well as researchers from developing nations, to attend
#ISBE2024
in Melbourne. The call for applications are now open. Details here:
@BehavEcol
Traveller's tip: If you're coming to
#ISBE2024
and have a day (or preferably two) to spare, a trip along the Great Ocean Road is a must. Explore the beautiful beaches, the eucalypts and giant tree ferns, and the famous twelve apostles (sea stacks).
Check out the collection of
@BehavEcol
papers that have been specially put together to showcase work by plenary speakers delivering talks at
#ISBE2024
.
A massive shout out to our amazing reviewers and scientific committee, led by Prof Devi Stuart-Fox, for all of the incredible work that went into reviewing the record number of abstracts that were submitted to
#ISBE2024
!
📸Pat Tomkins
Name a more iconic Aussie silhouette... we'll wait 🦘💛
📍 Gembrook, Yarra Valley, a one-hour drive from Melbourne on Bunurong country
📸 via IG/melbourneadz
The biodiversity crisis: what role for zoos and captive animal programs?
As part of
#ISBE2024
, we invite delegates along with members of the public to join an engaging discussion with expert panelists at a public event on Wed 2 Oct facilitated by
@scidocmartin
. Details soon!
Insider tip: Melbourne has the largest tram network in the world and delegates to
#ISBE2024
can take advantage of trams to get around within the city’s ‘Free Tram Zone’ right outside the conference venue. You won’t have to pay a cent!
Presentations by ECRs are always a highlight of ISBE congresses. To get everyone in the mood, here is the 2024 Dance your PhD winner, WELI (
@welimusician
), sharing their cool research on kangaroo behaviour.
From complimentary onsite childcare (see ) to comfortable and private parent rooms equipped for changing or feeding,
#ISBE2024
will be a family friendly conference.
@BehavEcol
Assoc. Prof.
@kavitaisvaran
(
@iiscbangalore
) studies the evolution of behaviour, life histories, and sexual selection, 🦎 with a focus on how these shape populations & communities. Her work also applies these insights to species conservation!