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| European Association of Vertebrate Palaeontologists | |
|---|---|
| Name | European Association of Vertebrate Palaeontologists |
| Abbreviation | EAVP |
| Formation | 2003 |
| Type | Learned society |
| Purpose | Promotion of vertebrate palaeontology |
| Headquarters | Varies (Europe) |
| Region served | Europe |
| Language | English |
European Association of Vertebrate Palaeontologists is a pan-European learned society dedicated to the study of fossil vertebrates, promoting research, collaboration, and dissemination among professionals and amateurs. The association connects researchers across institutions such as the Natural History Museum, London, Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, University of Oxford, and University of Vienna, and interacts with organizations like the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, Palaeontological Association, International Union of Geological Sciences, and the European Commission. It fosters links between field sites in regions including the Jehol Biota, Solnhofen, Lagerstätten, and Karst of Slovenia while engaging with museum collections from the Natural History Museum of Paris to the Senckenberg Museum.
The association was established in the early 21st century after meetings involving researchers from institutions such as University of Cambridge, University of Barcelona, Université de Lyon, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and University of Warsaw, reflecting a history influenced by initiatives like the International Geological Congress and networks around the European Geosciences Union. Founding discussions referenced precedents at conferences in cities including Budapest, Prague, Lisbon, Berlin, and Rome, and drew participation from paleontologists affiliated with University of Bonn, University of Tübingen, University of Zurich, Uppsala University, and University of Copenhagen. Early aims echoed priorities from collaboration with bodies such as the Royal Society, Max Planck Society, and CNRS.
Governance follows a constitution adopted by delegates representing institutions including Imperial College London, ETH Zurich, University of Milan, and Charles University. An elected executive committee, with officers often drawn from universities such as University of Munich and KU Leuven, oversees activities and liaises with entities like the European Research Council and national agencies such as Austrian Science Fund and Science Foundation Ireland. Advisory boards include curators from Natural History Museum of Vienna, administrators from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, and representatives from regional centers such as Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales.
Membership comprises academics, curators, students, and amateurs associated with institutions like University College London, University of Helsinki, University of Groningen, University of Porto, and University of Belgrade, with special membership categories for staff of museums such as National Museum of Scotland and research centers such as Polish Academy of Sciences. National and regional chapters have formed in countries including Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Greece, and Romania, and liaison networks extend to organisations like European Federation of Geologists and Federation of European Biochemical Societies.
The association organizes biennial meetings and thematic symposia hosted in locations such as Budapest, Prague, Vienna, Barcelona, Lisbon, Copenhagen, and Kraków, often partnered with museums like the Natural History Museum, London and universities such as Sorbonne University. Meetings attract delegates researching topics from the Mesozoic vertebrate record at sites like Ischigualasto and Hell Creek Formation to Cenozoic faunas of the Paris Basin and Po Basin, and feature field trips to localities such as Solnhofen and the Lagerstätten of Germany. Collaborative workshops have been run with groups including International Paleontological Association, European Geosciences Union, and national academies such as the Polish Academy of Sciences.
The association issues conference proceedings and supports special issues in journals affiliated with publishers and societies like Cambridge University Press, Elsevier, Springer Nature, and the Palaeontological Association. Newsletters and bulletins circulate updates from curators at institutions such as the University of Oxford Museum of Natural History, Natural History Museum, Berlin, and Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, while digital platforms link members with databases maintained by organizations like the Global Biodiversity Information Facility and projects associated with the European Research Council.
EAVP administers travel grants, student bursaries, and awards named in honor of prominent figures affiliated with institutions such as Oxford University Museum, Natural History Museum, London, University of Vienna, and Uppsala University, complementing prizes from bodies like the Royal Society and funding mechanisms from the European Commission and national councils such as the Austrian Science Fund. Competitive grants support fieldwork at sites including Jehol, Solnhofen, Hell Creek Formation, and collaborative projects with museums including the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung and the Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Madrid.
Outreach programs partner with museums and universities such as Natural History Museum, London, Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, Senckenberg Museum, University of Bologna, and community initiatives in cities like Barcelona and Lisbon to promote exhibitions, school visits, and citizen science projects. Educational activities collaborate with organizations including European Geosciences Union, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and national education ministries in France, Germany, and Spain to integrate fossil vertebrate science into public programming and curriculum resources.
Category:Palaeontology organizations Category:Scientific societies in Europe