The Centre for Advanced Studies of Blanes (CEAB-CSIC) will once again bring together PhD students from across all areas of ecological research for the 4th edition of the ΣPhD Ecological Symposium, which will take place on 1–2 October at the centre’s facilities in Blanes (Girona, Spain).
The symposium —an initiative of the CEAB held every two years— aims to establish itself as a regular meeting point for PhD candidates working across the broad field of ecology. It offers an excellent opportunity to share research and receive valuable feedback both on scientific content and on scientific communication skills. The event also provides an ideal setting for networking and interaction with fellow students and researchers.
This fourth edition will feature three distinguished ecologists —Marta Coll (Institut de Ciències del Mar-CSIC), Volker Grimm (Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, Germany) and Eloy Revilla (Doñana Biological Station-CSIC)— who will evaluate the oral presentations and deliver plenary lectures in a relaxed and constructive environment.
Up to 12 oral presentations by PhD students will be selected by a scientific committee.
Registration is free and includes coffee breaks and lunch on the first day.
Both students and researchers are required to register to attend the event, whether they wish to present their work or attend as participants.
Important dates
- 1 April: Opening of abstract submission and registration
- 15 June: Deadline for abstracts and registration
- 30 June: Notification of selected presentations
- 1–2 October: Symposium dates
Symposium details
-Registration
To register, please send an email to theephd@ceab.csic.es including your name, position (student or researcher) and affiliation, as well as your intention to give an oral presentation (PhD students only).
Please also confirm whether you will attend on the first day, when lunch will be provided.
Registration deadline: 15 June. If you are unable to attend after registering, please let us know in advance.
-Abstract submission
Eligible participants are students who have not yet submitted their PhD thesis or who have done so recently.
Abstracts should be sent to theephd@ceab.csic.es (preferably in PDF format) and must include:
- Title
- Name and affiliation
- Abstract (maximum 300 words)
- Current year of PhD
The deadline is 15 June. The scientific committee will select 12 abstracts for oral presentation.
The symposium (presentations, discussions and plenary talks) will be held in English.
-Oral presentations
Presentations will last 15 minutes + 10 minutes for questions and feedback from the evaluators.
Participants are asked to adhere strictly to the time limits, as timing will be part of the evaluation criteria.
Other criteria include:
- Structure and objectives of the presentation
- Scientific content (conceptual framework and conclusions)
- Voice and body language
- Visual aids (clarity, readability and balance between text and images)
-Location
The symposium will take place in Blanes. Information on how to reach CEAB is available at: http://www.ceab.csic.es/en/
-Accommodation
Blanes offers a wide range of accommodation options at different price levels. In addition, to support lower-budget participants and encourage interaction among students, CEAB offers free accommodation in the homes of researchers and students. For further information, please contact theephd@ceab.csic.es.
-Scientific Committee
Daniel Oro, Meritxell Genovart and Frederic Bartumeus
-Organising Committee
Daniel Oro
-Organisational Support
CEAB-CSIC Research Promotion Area
