Public Research Lecture (Webinar) | Bethany Gadd

Wednesday 22nd January 2025 -

19:00 - 20:00

Online

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About this lecture

Societal perceptions and interactions between Barbary macaques and residents in Gibraltar, and the potential for citizen science to play a role in their management within the Upper Rock Nature Reserve.

Bethany’s talk covers the complex relationship between humans and Barbary macaques in Gibraltar. Her study seeks to explore the perceptions, behaviours, and interactions of both residents and tourists with the macaques, shedding light on their cultural significance and areas of conflict or harmony. Bethany will talk about how she is working to achieve a comprehensive understanding using a multi-disciplinary approach. Her talk will also cover the behavioural ecology of the Barbary macaques in Gibraltar. Lastly, she will explore how citizen science may potentially play a role in their management within the Upper Rock Nature Reserve.

About the speaker

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Bethany has a diverse academic background and research experience, her expertise lies at the intersection of wildlife management, conservation, and ecological research. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Gibraltar, her research focuses on understanding the complex dynamics between Barbary macaques within the Upper Rock Nature Reserve and Gibraltar residents. Her goal is to bridge scientific research with macaque management and community and stakeholder engagement through citizen science initiatives. She also holds a BSc in Geography from the University of Portsmouth, and an MSc in Wildlife Management and Conservation from the University of Reading. Her studies and professional experience span diverse fields: from invertebrate surveying and soil analysis to historical data organisation, wildlife management and GIS. She also has ecological consultancy experience where she undertook various species-specific and vegetation surveys.

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