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
Spring semester 2026
18.02.2026 Introduction to the Journal club and distribution of papers
25.02.2026 Pascal
Donaldson et al. (2025). When and why to give shorebirds a head start. Conservation Biology e70178
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04.03.2026 Michael
Petterson and Von Essen (2025). Now what? The conundrum of successful recovery of wolves and other species for European conservation. Conservation Letters 18:e13143
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11.03.2026 Hannes
Gaspar et al (2025). The demographic collapse of hunting in the Iberian Peninsula. People and Nature 7:765–776
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18.03.2026 Janna
McCarthy et al. (2025). Separating sampling bias from abundance shows that different methods catch different wild bees. Ecology and Evolution 16:e73060
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25.03.2026 Merlin
Albers et al. (2023). Where, When, What, and Which? Using Characteristics of Migratory Species to Inform Conservation Policy Questions. Review of Environmental Economics and Policy 17:111-131
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