Rose Thorogood is an Associate Professor of behavioural ecology at the University of Helsinki. Recruited by HiLIFE in 2017, she moved to Finland after spending 10 years at the University of Cambridge UK, first as a PhD student with Rebecca Kilner and postdoc with Nick Davies, then as a NERC independent research fellow. Rose spent the winter of 2013 at Konnevesi working with Johanna Mappes and Helinä Nisu, applying theories from information ecology to explain puzzles in predator-prey evolution, and since moving to Helsinki has secured multiple project grants from Suomen Akatemia and various foundations to establish a diverse international group with research interests ranging from parental care to urban ecology and coevolution. She has also won university prizes for her work in improving workplace wellbeing and quality of teaching.
Biological and Environmental Science Seminar 5.11.2026
Biological and Environmental Seminar by Visiting Speaker Rose Thorogood from University of Helsinki on the topic of "Behavioural ecology ‘on the edge’ - Range shifts through the lens of individuals, social behaviour, and species interactions".
Open to everyone interested. The event offers a great opportunity to learn, share ideas, and connect with colleagues across disciplines. Welcome!
Coffee will be served at 1:45 PM before the seminar - come early to grab a cup and mingle!
Open to everyone interested. The event offers a great opportunity to learn, share ideas, and connect with colleagues across disciplines. Welcome!
Coffee will be served at 1:45 PM before the seminar - come early to grab a cup and mingle!
The seminar will be held at Ylistönrinne, where the Department of Biological and Environmental Science is located.
Event information
Event date
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Event type
Public lectures, seminars and round tables
Event language
English
Event organizer
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Communications and Community
Event payment
Free of charge
