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Movement Ecology (the Analysis of Movement Data)

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Learn how to analyse animal tracking data in our live online course *Movement
Ecology (the Analysis of Movement Data) (MOVE09)*.

https://prstats.org/course/movement-ecology-the-analysis-of-movement-data-move09/

Modern ecological research increasingly relies on movement datasets
collected from technologies such as GPS tags, biologgers, satellite
telemetry, and other tracking devices. This course provides a structured
introduction to the *movement ecology framework* and practical methods for
analysing movement data using R.

Participants will learn how to explore movement trajectories, quantify
spatial behaviour, and investigate how animals interact with their
environment.

*The course covers:*

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   Core concepts in movement ecology and tracking technologies
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   Preparing and exploring movement datasets
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   Home-range estimation and spatial movement metrics
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   Interaction metrics and behavioural interpretation
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   Resource selection and step-selection modelling
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   Reproducible workflows for analysing movement data in R

Through practical exercises and real examples, participants will gain
hands-on experience analysing movement trajectories and interpreting
ecological patterns from tracking data.

Delivered live online, the course allows direct interaction with the
instructor, opportunities to ask questions, and discussion of real research
applications. All participants receive course materials, example code, and
post-course support.

*Course details*
Dates: 11?15 May 2026
Duration: 5 days (approximately 8 hours per day)
Format: Live online
Fee: ?480

This course is suitable for postgraduate students, researchers, ecological
consultants, and environmental professionals working with animal tracking
or spatial movement data.

Full details and registration:
https://prstats.org/course/movement-ecology-the-analysis-of-movement-data-move09/

Email oliver at prstats.org with any questions.