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XXII SPE CONFERENCE
We are pleased to announce the 22nd Congress of the Portuguese Ethological Society, taking place on October 30–31, 2025, at the University of Algarve (Penha Campus), in sunny southern Portugal.
This year’s congress is jointly organized by the Portuguese Ethological Society, the Centre of Marine Sciences (CCMAR) of the University of Algarve, and the FishEthoGroup Association.
The congress will bring together researchers, scholars, and professionals working in the field of ethology, providing a platform for the presentation of cutting-edge research, scientific exchange, and networking. From aquatic to terrestrial species, from behaviour to welfare, the event aims to foster a multidisciplinary and collaborative scientific community, including plenary talks, oral presentations, posters exhibition, and opportunities for academic exchange and collaboration.
We look forward to welcoming the scientific community to Faro for two days of engaging presentations, insightful dialogue and knowledge sharing.
More information here ➡️ Website
Condolence Note – Passing of Professor Luís Soczka
March 3, 2025
Professor Luís Soczka passed away last Friday, February 28. A prominent figure in Psychology and Ethology in Portugal, he was dedicated to research and teaching, leaving behind a significant legacy.
He studied Evolutionary Biology and Ethology at the Universities of Louvain and Strasbourg and earned his PhD in Biomedical Sciences in 1984 from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar at the University of Porto. His academic career spanned several higher education and research institutions, including the Gulbenkian Institute of Science (Oeiras), the Higher School of Advanced Studies at ISMT (Coimbra), and Ispa (Lisbon). He was a pioneer in teaching Ethology in Portugal, introducing the discipline at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon.
He played a key role in the Portuguese Association of Psychology and was instrumental in founding the journals Psicologia and Análise Psicológica. His work, recognized with three research awards, had a lasting impact on fields such as Social Ethology and Environmental Psychology. Among his most notable publications are the books Ensaios de Etologia Social and A Companhia dos Lobos, along with numerous scientific articles.
The Portuguese Society of Ethology pays tribute to Professor Luís Soczka, whose influence will endure for future generations.
XXI SPE Congress
Thank you for a memorable Congress!
As we reflect on the highlights of this year’s Congress of the Portuguese Ethological Society, we once again congratulate the recipients of the Vítor Almada Award for Best Oral Presentation!
✨ Winner of the Vítor Almada Award: Maeva Pinget (GIMM)
🌟 Honorable Mention: Noelia Rodríguez López (imedea)
This award celebrate the legacy of Vítor Almada, a pioneer in Portuguese ethology, and honor the next generation of researchers who are advancing the field with their innovative work.
Thank you to all participants for your inspiring contributions, and let’s continue to build on this incredible legacy together!
Events
- XXII Congress of the Portuguese Ethological Society - Portugal.
- Faro, Algarve
- 30-31 October 2025
- Website
Other conferences and events
- Behaviour 2025, 38th International Ethological Congress - New Town, West Bengal, India; 25 - 30 August ; Website for + info