@lhlidborg.bsky.social
I do research on face perception and sexual selection. Proud dog mum, equestrian aficionado, tea drinker, fantasy reader.
๐จ AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT ๐จ
EHEBA is calling for the Service to the Community Award ๐
Do not hesitate to nominate someone that you know has contributed in the strengthening of our community beyond their research!
Deadline: December 19th, 2025
Here is the form๐
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
๐จAWARD ANNOUNCEMENT๐จ
EHBEA is calling for SELF-nominations for their New Investigator Award.
If you are doing, or know someone, some really cool research as an early-career researcher please donโt hesitate to apply!
DEADLINE: December 19th, 2025
Here is the form๐
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Happy to chat to any #ehbea member about the secretary role
just DM or email me at ehbeasecretary@gmail.com
EHBEA is looking for new PRESIDENT and SECRETARY for 2026-2029! ๐
If you know of anybody who could represent EHBEA, nominate them as president!
If you know with good organisational skills, nominate them as secretary!
DEADLINE: 16/12/2026
HERE IS THE FORM ๐
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Say you were looking for a free, online textbook to use in your teaching of #EvoPSych, Human Behavioural Ecology, Cultural Evolution (or all combined)... which of these titles would tempt you most?
(see post below...)
#EHBEA
#HBES
#CulturalTransmisison
#HigherEduction
#TLHE
RA opportunity! Join our project on facial shape development and resemblance. Part-time, mostly remote, Jan-June 2026.
durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
It must be real if it's on jobs.ac.uk...!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOQ976/p...
๐จ GRANT APPLICATION ๐จ
Do not forget to apply for the workshop/event grant from EHBEA in case you are organising a scientific event ๐
DEADLINE: September 11th, 2025
Last but not least! today we share the talk of Christine Caldwell as plenary speaker at @ehbea2025.bsky.social
Here she talks about the cognitive challenges for cumulative cultural evolution and how these abilities were selected ๐ง
Donโt miss it! ๐
youtu.be/UvVNfyiYOGc?...
โThe study authors asked GPT 4o-mini to evaluate the quality of 217 papers. The tool didnโt mention in any of the reports that the papers being analyzed had been retracted or had validity issues.
In 190 cases, GPT described the papers as world leading, internationally excellent, or close to thatโ
Starting the week strong ๐ช we share now the plenary talk of @heidicolleran.bsky.social, which was part of @ehbea2025.bsky.social
Here, she talks about the misconceptions and the biases behind the idea of โnatural fertilityโ๐ถ
Pass by, have a look, and stay tuned!
youtu.be/8Ch1t7zpW10?...
Today we share the work from @drboothroyd.bsky.social, as one of the plenary speaker in @ehbea2025.bsky.social
She talks about how common assumptions related to appearance ideals and sexual selection may differ when using more culturally diverse data ๐ฎ
Have a look! ๐
youtu.be/ENK3WPSJSo8?...
We are happy to announce our brand new YoutTube channel ๐ฅณ
We start with the plenary talk of Petr Tureฤek as the New Investigator Award winner in @ehbea2025.bsky.social ๐ค๐ค
โError, inspiration, and the dynamics of variance in cultural transmissionโ ๐
youtu.be/wafXoULA3B0?...
We are excited to share our next plenary speaker from @ehbea2025.bsky.social !
@prof-r-hill.bsky.social shows the STRANGE biases that exist in animal behaviour research via a nice and thorough overview of primate studies
Donโt miss it! ๐
youtu.be/wtS-xouCHqg?...
Intense but fun day as the (almost) full editing team for 'the @ehbea.bsky.social textbook' met to go through the entire book post 'user' peer review. Glad to say we've got some amazing reviewers in @durhampsych.bsky.social - I'll never write student-facing material without their input again!
#LTHE
Congrats Marta, that's fantastic! ๐คฉ
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Research assistant in anatomy (6 months) on ERC project www.FACEDIFF.co.uk - join our team! Based at University of Liverpool with collaborator @drctierney.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMJ093/r...
Does a history of infectious diseases shape how we perceive our health? Our preliminary study finds mixed evidence across countries. Some analyses suggest a small positive effect, but overall, no clear link [link to the paper below] @ Amazing Large-Scale Cross-Cultural Team!
24.03.2025 07:07 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
We found consistent evidence across two studies (Study 1 N = 61,067 individuals from 81 countries; Study 2 N = 6,620 individuals from 50 countries) that higher individualism predicts lower intensity of experienced love. Preprint: osf.io/preprints/ps...
03.03.2025 11:22 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Coming to #EHBEA2025 in Newcastle?!?
Weโre busy creating the schedule for this exciting conference (stay tuned!) โ meanwhile, here are some hidden gems to check out while visiting!! #RegisterNow
Hereโs a thread on secret spots to explore ๐ฐ๐ถ๐
#HiddenGems ๐งต๐
@ehbea.bsky.social
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Is #EHBEA2025 worth the trip to Newcastle?? Definitely! Let us show you why --
First up, the Newcastle Quayside โ in daytime: stunning riverside views and vibrant culture! ๐โจ Take a gorgeous stroll along the Tyne to admire the iconic bridges, and soak in the lively atmosphere. #LoveTheTyne
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Students whose universities demand quicker feedback-turnaround by staff are barely (if any) more satisfied with their feedback. Who would guess it? My new paper ๐ doi.org/10.1080/0260...
05.02.2025 11:13 โ ๐ 46 ๐ 30 ๐ฌ 3 ๐ 5Reposting this to catch the members who've joined Bluesky in the last week - please vote!
24.01.2025 15:35 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 5 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1
More info about Lynda
We're over the moon to announce this year's EHBEA Services to the Community Award goes to @drboothroyd.bsky.social!!! Many thanks also go to her nominators @sheinalew.bsky.social and @brucerawlings.bsky.social
15.01.2025 18:28 โ ๐ 33 ๐ 9 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 6We're hiring! Are you a cultural evolutionary modeller who wants to understand how and why children's peer cultures evolve? Here's a postdoc position for you! @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social @durhampsych.bsky.social @ehbea.bsky.social @eslr.bsky.social
Apply here: durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
This PhD project sounds amazing!
09.01.2025 16:00 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0If you know any biol/psych students who might be interested in this PhD with me, please feel free to send them the advert. ๐
The selected candidate would be entered into competitive funding for a full studentship, and the nomination deadline is 17 Jan. So please get in touch with me asap!
#ehbea
๐จ๐จ FINAL REMINDER! ๐จ๐จ
โณ Abstract submissions for #EHBEA2025 close TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT (GMT)!
No extensions this time! Be part of this amazing conference in the vibrant city of Newcastle this April ๐
Submit here now: ehbea2025.com ๐
@ehbea.bsky.social #BioAnth #CultEvo #EvPsych #Evosky
A poster advertising for autistic adults to take part in a study. There is a qr code visible.
One of my lovely students is recruiting autistic people to take part in a short survey: durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
No compensation but any participation much appreciated- please do share.
โณ ONE WEEK LEFT! โณ
The extended deadline to submit your abstracts for #EHBEA2025 is FAST approaching:
๐๏ธ Mon 16 Dec, midnight (GMT)!
Donโt miss this opportunity to present your work at Newcastle, April 14-17! ๐
Submit now: ehbea2025.com
@ehbea.bsky.social #BioAnth #CultEvo #EvPsych #Evosky
