Young Researchers' meeting @ Kyoto

We are pleased to announce a special event at the 85th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Animal Psychology aimed at fostering networking among early-career researchers. Please register using the registration form sent via the google form. The deadline for registration is Wednesday, October 1, 23:59 (JST).

Added on Oct. 3: 30 people have registered for participation.

Date & Time: Friday, October 10, 2025, 17:30–20:30
Venue: Buncomo, Kyoto University (Liberal Arts Building 1F & B1F, Main Campus)

Participation Fee: ¥1,000 for all (to be paid on-site)

About the Event

This gathering is an informal meeting where early-career researchers can present and discuss their work in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy light snacks while chatting freely about research!

• The event will be held in a hybrid format, and participation/presentations from remote locations are welcome.

• Participants with children are welcome.

• Researchers of any career stage who wish to connect with early-career researchers are also encouraged to join.

Presentations

• Undergraduate students, graduate students (including those who have withdrawn from programs), and researchers within 10 years of receiving their Ph.D. are welcome to present.

• Participation is possible both on-site and online.

Presentation Content:

• Talk topics can be anything related to research (e.g., advertising a conference talk, seeking collaborators, asking for feedback, discussing challenges in research life, introducing an exciting research topic, etc.).

• Presentations are expected to be about 5 minutes including Q&A (may vary depending on the number of presenters).

• Please send 1–2 presentation slides to the Young Researchers' Network (dousinwakate＠gmail.com) by Wednesday, October 8.

• On the day of the event, you can present either on-site or via Zoom.

Attendance

Anyone is welcome to attend as an audience member, either online or on-site.

Other Notes

Contributions of local snacks or souvenirs to share are very welcome!