As a final year PhD student, attending the SSBP conference in Melbourne was a fantastic opportunity not only to present the findings of my research, but also to learn about the work of fellow researchers in the field. Through meeting other researchers, the conference has provided an avenue to further my career opportunities at a pivotal point.

The interdisciplinary nature of the conference gave a valuable insight into how the various disciplines complement each other to provide a comprehensive picture of behavioural phenotypes.

Being awarded the Les and Robbie Fountain bursary greatly assisted with travel costs allowing me to attend.