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ASSAB Conference 2026 - Registration Now Open!

Join us at Flinders University, Adelaide (South Australia)
23rd - 25th June, 2026

Bringing together animal behaviour researchers and students from across Australasia for full-length and lightning talks, posters, and plenty of opportunities to connect in a friendly, welcoming setting.

Plenary Speakers:

Professor Andrew Barron (Macquarie University) • Dr Kristal Cain (University of Auckland)
Dr Kawsar Khan (Macquarie University) • Dr Upama Aich (University of Western Australia)

Early bird registration until 15 May • Student rates from $95
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NZ Journal of Zoology ASSAB 2026 Special Issue

The New Zealand Journal of Zoology invites submissions for a special issue entitled Australasian Animal Behaviour, linked to the Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASSAB) 2026 Conference. This special issue will highlight contemporary research in animal behaviour closely aligned with the ASSAB 2026 conference. Contributions are particularly encouraged from conference presenters; however, submissions are also warmly welcomed from any researcher across Australasia whose work address themes relevant to animal behaviour in the region.

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