Event: Hedgehog Research Virtual Symposium

Join us for a special three-hour online symposium dedicated to advancing knowledge and conservation of hedgehogs.

This event will bring together leading researchers to share four in-depth presentations covering their latest findings, followed by interactive Q&A sessions where attendees can engage directly with the speakers.

The symposium will conclude with a forward-looking round-up of upcoming research projects, highlighting emerging themes and future directions in the field.

Whether you’re a researcher, conservation practitioner, wildlife enthusiast, or simply curious about hedgehogs, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and contribute to the growing body of hedgehog science.

This event is delivered by the Biological Recording Company, British Hedgehog Preservation Society and People's Trust for Endangered Species.

Speaker Programme

The Hedgehog Research Virtual Symposium will be hosted by Grace Johnson (Hedgehog Street) and will feature 4 presentations and a round-up of other hedgehog research:

• Robotic Lawn Mowers and Poison: Potential dangers for Hedgehogs in Residential Gardens with Dr Sophie Lund Rasmussen (University of Oxford)
• Mortality, Movement and Mitigation Around Roads: The Case of the West European Hedgehog with Dr Lauren Moore (Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust)
• Assessing the Presence of Plastics within the European Hedgehog Diet with Emily Thrift (University of Sussex)
• Hogs on Film: How Do Hogs Behave in Our Gardens and Why Does It Matter? with Lea Grayston-Smith (Hogs on Film)

The presentations will be recorded and shared with those who booked alongside Q&A transcripts and lists of useful links via a password-protected website following the event.