The Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research (LTRR) is offering three (3) shortsummer courses in dendrochronology, focusing on Dendroecology,Dendroclimatology, and Dendroarchaeology. Classes will convene for threeweeks from 15 May 2017 through 2 June 2017 at the campus of theUniversity of Arizona in Tucson.These intensive courses will introduce students to theory, laboratoryand field techniques, and current research in each subfield. Courseswill [...]

The IBS is seeking for proposals from potential local groups interested in hosting one of the two upcoming conferences.1) Ninth International Conference of the IBS. The biennial meeting is the main event for the society. This should be held within the second week of January 2019.  As the main event for the society, a key [...]

Frontiers of Biogeography and the IBS Early Career Committee are pleased to invite submissions for Doctoral Dissertation/Thesis synopses from early career biogeographers*. Submitted synopses will compete for the Doctoral Dissertation Award that will be presented at the 2017 IBS biennial meeting in Tucson, Arizona, USA. Established in 2013, the Doctoral Dissertation Award aims at promoting [...]

Our Ref: EM/2016/22 Dear IPBES Member States and Observers, Following the outcome of the fourth session of the Plenary (Decision IPBES-4/1, section III, para. 3, and section IV, para.5) and in line with the agreed procedures for the preparation of the Platform’s deliverables, Governments and other relevant stakeholders are invited to nominate experts to participate in:the Global [...]

Call for nominations (Student@Large)One of the best ways for students to foster their academic development is to broaden their horizons in every possible aspect. Participating in scientific societies is certainly a way towards such horizon broadening. The International Biogeography Society (IBS) gave me this opportunity as board member representing students in all decision-making. Indeed, being [...]