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The Royal Entomological Society is devoted to the understanding and development of insect science. We support international collaboration, research and publication. We aim to show every person how remarkable and valuable insects are and want to enrich the world with insect science.

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15 July 2026

RES Policy News Update 

Spring and early summer are catalysts for pollinators across the UK as warmer temperatures arrive, and RES has followed suit with a plethora of policy activity.  The Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates APPG has held events in the run up to, and during, Insect Week, and we have continued our involvement with the DEFRA Pollinator Action Plan.  Pollinator Action Plan  As the UK’s leading…

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14 July 2026

Trustee Election 2026 – Vote now

Fellows and Members can vote for new Trustees Online voting is open to all members and fellows between 14 July and 21 August 2026.  Voting closes 11.59pm BST on 21 August 2026 View the Candidates Click here to cast your vote View the candidates: Click the images below to jump to a candidate Darren Evans (for Chair of Science, Policy…

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6 July 2026

Understanding Ethics Review for Insect Research in the UK – Journal Highlight

Published: 02 July 2026. Insects play an essential and diverse role in research. They are used to study ecology, behaviour, evolution, agriculture, animal health, human health and emerging food systems. Despite this, research involving insects currently falls outside the scope of UK animal welfare legislation. Recently, however, many universities and research organisations have begun introducing their own internal ethics review…

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