Daubentons bat (© Henry Schofield, Vincent Wildlife Trust) 

 
History of the Symposium 

The European Bat Research Symposium is a triennial scientific conference dedicated to the study and conservation of bats in Europe. Researchers, conservationists, and enthusiasts from around the world gather to exchange knowledge and discuss recent advancements in bat science and conservation efforts. The symposium typically covers a wide range of topics, including bat ecology, behaviour, physiology, genetics, and habitat conservation. It serves as a platform for presenting research findings, fostering collaboration, and sharing best practices in bat conservation.  
 
The event often includes workshops, field trips, and networking opportunities to facilitate discussions and enhance the understanding of these fascinating nocturnal creatures. Overall, the European Bat Research Symposium play a crucial role in promoting awareness and facilitating research to protect and conserve bat species across Europe. 
 

 
Symposium dates 1981 - 2027 

1st 1981 Bonn, West Germany 
2nd 1983 Bonn, West Germany 
3rd 1985 Aberdeen, Scotland 
4th Aug 1987 Prague, Czechoslovakia 
5th Aug 1990 Nyborg Strand, Denmark 
6th Aug 1993 Evora, Portugal 
7th Aug 1996 Veldhoven, Netherlands 
8th Aug 1999 Kraków, Polen 
9th Aug 2002 Le Havre, France 
 

 

 
10th Aug 2005 Galliu, Ireland 
11th Aug 2008 Cluj-Napoca , Romania 
12th Aug 2011 Vilnius, Lithuania 
13th Sep 2014 Šibenik, Croatia 
14th Aug 2017 Donostia, The Basque Country 
17th Aug/Sep 2027 Wrocław, Poland 

 
Abstracts 

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