Constitution
The objective of the Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASSAB) is:
to promote the scientific study of Animal Behaviour and provide opportunities for discussion and dissemination of information among its members
ASSAB was founded in 1973. From an initial membership of just 34, the society has steadily grown in membership as well as in the range of issues and taxa studied. Members are based primarily in universities, government agencies and zoos across Australia and New Zealand, and researchers from PNG and the Pacific nations are strong encouraged to join.
ASSAB members are involved in research into all aspects of Animal Behaviour, with perspectives based in all related traditions, including Behavioural Ecology, Conservation, Animal Welfare, Applied Ethology, Pest Management, Human Ethology and Comparative Psychology. Our members carry out research on a vast range of animals including insects, arachnids, mammals, reptiles, birds, and fish. ASSAB members can be found carrying out research in any terrestrial or aquatic habitat.
Animal Behaviour researchers are an extraordinarily diverse group united by a common interest in the scientific study of Animal Behaviour. With such a rich diversity of membership, ASSAB provides a valuable unifying forum. In particular, the annual conferences provide a wonderful opportunity to share ideas and perspectives with other Animal Behaviour researchers from across Australasia. ASSAB maintains an email list that allows rapid dissemination of information about conferences,visitors,scholarships,fellowships,jobs etc.
ASSAB welcomes everyone with an interest in the study of Animal Behaviour. Student membership is especially encouraged. Students pay a reduced membership fee and may also apply for financial support to attend the annual society conference.
