Ecological networks in a spatial context: beyond local analyses of species interactions

10-11 September 2015

Dr. Loïc Pellissier, University of Fribourg (CH)

Dr. Rudolf Rohr, University of Fribourg (CH)

Prof. Louis-Félix Bersier, University of Fribourg (CH)

Dr. Sven Bacher, University of Fribourg (CH)

Prof. Jordi Bascompte, University of Zürich (CH)

Dr. Gérard Lacroix, CNRS, Paris (FR)

Prof. Michel Loreau, CNRS, Moulis (FR)

Dr. Carlos Melian, EAWAG (CH)

Dr. Serguei Saavedra, University of Zürich (CH)

Dr. Guy Woodward, Imperial College London (UK)

Species within assemblages are not independent from each other but interact in the form of ecological networks. Because of biotic interactions such as mutualism, competition or trophic interactions, the persistence of a species in an assemblage depends on the dynamics of co-occurring species. While the structures of ecological networks have been largely described for particular sites or regions, few studies have compared the structure of ecological networks along spatial or environmental gradients. Nevertheless, we currently lack a good perspective on what properties of networks can be compared. Integrating ecological and evolutionary factors together with geographical distribution of species is essential to get comprehensive insight into the processes shaping the structure of ecological networks along gradients.

This CUSO-sponsored workshop will bring together renowned researchers on ecological networks, who will present state-of-the-art knowledge on this topic, from both theoretical and experimental angles. We will tackle conceptual frameworks and case-studies and address the following questions: How different is the structure of networks across ecosystems? How can we compare network structure along spatial and environmental gradient? What are the implications for the functioning of ecosystem? The course is aimed at students with a general interest in population, community, conservation ecology, as well as system biologists and evolutionary biologists. Participants will also have the opportunity to present their work in a poster.

PROGRAM

University of Fribourg

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1 ECTS: Full attendance and active participation

1.5 ECTS: Full attendance, active participation and presentation of your research.

WEBSITE OF THE WORKSHOP (Click here)

We encourage junior researchers to submit a pster contribution. Click here to submit a contribution and paste your name, affiliation, and title of poster in the body of the email.

When?

10-11 September 2015

Where?

Biology auditorium, Route Albert-Gockel 3, University of Fribourg (CH), 1700 Fribourg.

Questions?

Caroline Betto-Colliard

@: ecologie-evolution(at)cuso(dot)ch

Phone: +41 (0)21 692 42 44

Conference attendance:
Free for PhD students of the DPEE.
30CHF for all others (coffee breaks, material, etc.)

Thursday evening dinner:

The total cost of the Social Dinner is 30CHF. A contribution of 5CHF is asked to the PhD students of the DPEE (the CUSO is paying the remaining 25 CHF).

5 CHF for PhD students of the DPEE
30 CHF for all others

PhD students of the DPEE are eligible for reimbursement of incurred travel expenses by train (half-fare card, and 2nd class), meals (up to 25CHF) and hotels (up to 90CHF). Please send the original tickets (no copies, except for the general abonnement) and receipts with the reimbursement form to Caroline Betto-Colliard.

CUSO PhD students: through your MyCUSO account. 

External participants (non-CUSO PhD students, post-docs, etc...): use the icon "registration" at top of page and the last gray box "non-CUSO student" ("personne hors myCUSO").

Deadline of poster submission: August 21

Deadline of registration: September 1

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