Single Review on past events

We invited you to our next Jour fixe on Tuesday, 31 January 2023.

At the beginning, the Human Resources Department introduced a new digital programme to apply for holidays. This will replace the yellow cards.

Afterwards, Anna Stöckl (Research Fellow / Biology) provided us with "An insect's perspective on flowers - from inspection to pattern recognition".

Abstract:
Insect visual systems perform remarkable feats, extending in sensitivity to dim starlight and rapidly processing complex temporal and spatial stimuli. Their output provides the basis for intricate locomotor control, as well as crucial behavioural decisions. This is exemplified by insect pollinators, which inspect and choose-between suitable flowers, using features such as colour, shape or patterns to decide which flowers to approach. The neural basis underlying these abilities sheds light on the efficient processing strategies implemented in their miniature brains, and provides a model for robust visuo-motor control. I presented data from current projects on the role of patterns for flower inspection in hawkmoths and bees, and introduced how we plan to unravel the neural basis of pattern recognition in the insect brain.