Dr. Hugo Loning

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Biography

Hugo Loning is a researcher in the Behavioural Ecology Group at Wageningen University, specializing in animal communication and ecological adaptations to environmental changes. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Biology from Leiden University in 2014, where his thesis focused on the effects of anthropogenic noise on blackbird songs. He continued his studies at Wageningen University, conducting research on the influence of artificial light on bat roosting ecology. Hugo obtained his Master's degree in Biology in 2018, followed by a PhD in the Behavioural Ecology Group, where he studied vocal communication and breeding decisions in wild zebra finches. His work involves collaborations with institutions such as the Macquarie University in Sydney and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama. Currently, he investigates how animals adapt to climate change, particularly in unpredictable environments such as arid zones in Australia, focusing on the vocal communication of zebra finches and their territorial behaviors.

Research Interests

Requirements for Wageningen University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field of science relevant to the selected programme Sufficient academic performance (unweighted average 70% or 7.0/10.0) Basic knowledge of Statistics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (or recent transcript if not graduated)
  • Transcript of academic records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages)
  • Statement of Purpose (optional but recommended for specializations)
  • Copy of passport
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are 2 years (120 ECTS). Admission decisions are usually issued within 6-8 weeks.