Here we discuss a recently published paper relevant to the field of conservation biology. The paper is introduced by a pre-selected BSc, MSc or PhD student (mandatory for getting ECTS). The presentation consists of a short summary (10-15'). There is then a general discussion among the audience. Note that the autumn journal club (1.5 ECTS) takes place throughout the semester, whereas the spring journal club (0.75 ECTS) takes place only during the first half of the semester. Students intending to take part have to register on ILIAS before the start of the journal club. Registration of participating students on KSL should be effected at latest two weeks before the end of the event.
Location: Muesmattstrasse 27, room 116 (1st floor)
Time schedule: Wednesday, 14:15–15:00
Fall semester 2025
17.09.2025 Introduction to the Journal club and distribution of papers
24.09.2025 Zsofia
Van Vuuren et al. (2025). Exploring pathways for world development within planetary boundaries. Nature 641: 910-916
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01.10.2025 CANCELLED
08.10.2025 Michael
DeCock et al. (2023) Ecosystem multifunctionality lowers as grasslands under restoration approach their target habitat type. Restoration Ecology 31(1): e13664
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15.10.2025 Merlin
Buscher and Fletcher (2019). Towards convivial conservation. Conservation & Society 17(3): 283-296
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22.10.2025 Sofia
Marino et al. (2024). Conservation priorities for functionally unique and specialized terrestrial vertebrates threatened by biological invasions. Conservation Biology 39: e14401
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29.10.2025 Alena & Lea
Behrendorff et al. (2023). Trouble in paradise: When two species of conservation and cultural value clash, causing a management conundrum. Ecology and Evolution 13: e10726
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05.11.2025 Hannes
Halsch et al. (2025). Shifting baselines in North America’s longest running butterfly monitoring program. Conservation Letters 18:e131116
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12.11.2025 Ladina
Opatovksy et al. (2025).Examining critical assumptions in global conservation practice. Conservation Biology e70102
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19.11.2025 Colin & Pascal
Ammann et al. (2024). Spatio-temporal complementarity of floral resources sustains wild bee pollinators in agricultural landscapes. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 359: e108754
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26.11.2025 Amelia & Alice
Barbulescu et al. (2025). Raising concerns on the dangers of linking biological invasions to human migration. Ethnic and Racial Studies 48(13): 2496-2501
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03.12.2025 Lauren & Olivia
Soto et al. (2024). Using species ranges and macroeconomic data to fill the gap in costs of biological invasions. Nature Ecology & Evolution 9:1021-1030
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10.12.2025 Nicolas
Soga & Gaston (2025). Extinction of experience among ecologists. Trends in Ecology and Evolution 40(3): 212-213
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17.12.2025 Matilda
Heise et al. (2023). Ten simple rules for implementing open and reproducible research practices after attending a training course. PLOS Computational Biology 19(1): e1010750
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