BioIntAkt Spring School

The BioIntAkt project will host an international spring school on Bioacoustics and Species Recognition using Artificial Intelligence.

Scope

The event is primarily targeted at PhD students and other motivated researchers. By bringing together expert lecturers from the intersection of computer science and ecology who are interested in the interface between AI applications and biodiversity research, the spring school fosters interdisciplinary exchange. Researchers from both disciplines can benefit from their participation and establish a professional network with like-minded peers.

Program

The program will include talks, practical workshops, and a field trip.

The topics of talks and workshops will include (tentatively):

  • Passive acoustic monitoring techniques
  • Soundscape analysis
  • Birdsong analysis using BirdNet
  • Learning about real-world application requirements from the domains of nature preservation, agriculture, and city soundscapes
  • Highlighting relevant future research challenges

Dates

The BioIntAkt spring school will take place between from March 23, 2026 (Monday) through March 27, 2026 (Friday). The program will kick off at 3.00pm on Monday, and finish at 12.00pm on Friday. It is a requirement for participation that attendees take part in the full program (i.e., not just selectively joining talks and workshops).

Lunch is included at 12.30pm on Friday for those who are still attending. Participants who need to leave at 12.00pm on Friday can receive a packed lunch on request.

Location

The BioIntAkt spring school will be held at Landhotel Am Rothenberg in Volpriehausen. Participants must also book their stay at this hotel, as the program will also include evening activities with networking opportunities. A link to the hotel’s registration page will be sent to all successful applicants.

Participation fees and invoices

All participation fees are included in the hotel package price and will appear as such on the invoice. Invoices will be issued by the hotel only.

The spring school is partially receiving financial support by the BMBF through its funding of the BioIntAkt project.

Travel

The closest long-distance train station is Göttingen. A shuttle bus service will be available to transfer participants from Göttingen station to the hotel. Updates on the exact departure time of the shuttle will be shared closer to date.

If you plan to arrive by car (parking is free of charge), please navigate to the following address:

Landhotel Am Rothenberg
Rothenbergstraße 4
37170 Uslar

Participating

Information on how to apply for participation in the BioIntAkt spring school will be published here shortly.