Frequency

This open access international mini-symposium is held twice a year by the core staff of the Biodiversity Research & Education Program Suriname (BioREPS) of the Anton de Kom University of Suriname (AdeKUS) and Leiden University.

Format of the seminar

Four speakers hold a 20-25 minute presentation, followed by a 5-10 minute Q&A session. The topics often cover interdisciplinary research related to conservation of biodiversity and cultural diversity in and around Suriname. Speaker may come from Suriname, the Netherlands, or other parts of the world.

Our aim

The aim of the BioREPS Online Seminar Series is to share information and foster collaboration among members of an international network of scientists worldwide with an interest in research and the protection of nature and traditional culture in Suriname. The series also seeks to disseminate information about recent studies beyond academic partners and to engage Surinamese and other students in scientific discussions. All speakers are encouraged to mention potential internships and other funded opportunities.

Kartika Ramoutar (AdeKUS): Challenges in chemical vector control of mosquitoes in Suriname

Annemieke Geluk (Leiden University Medical Center): A one health approach to zoonotic disease in tropical environments

Nicholaas Pinas (Naturalis Biodiversity Center): Maroon rice yields measured in traditional settings

Devika Narain (Hogeschool van Hall Larenstein): First report on acoustic and electric river landscapes of electric eel in Suriname