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18 August 2026

RES leads landmark research project, funded by Natural England and The Crown Estate

PRESS RELEASE 18 August 2026. How are extreme weather events and climate warming affecting rare grassland species? The Royal Entomological Society leads landmark research project, funded by Natural England and The Crown Estate, to understand the changing needs of some of our rarest insects and plants to prevent their extinction. From…

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30 July 2026

Meet the Editor: Adam Vanbergen

Adam Vanbergen became an Editor-in-Chief of Agricultural and Forest Entomology in 2020. He works at the French National Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment and is one of our experts on pollinators. Read on below to find out what inspires him, how he became an entomologist, and what his…

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24 July 2026

From Insects to Oceans: RES Join Lancaster Zoo for a Beach Clean

Protecting insect biodiversity doesn’t stop at the edge of a woodland or meadow – it extends all the way to our coastlines. This July, Dr Jess Stokes FRES, Project Officer of the Royal Entomological Society team joined colleagues from Lancaster Mini Zoo, located at Williamson Park, for a beach clean…

24 July 2026

Lloyd of the Flies Lands at Robinswood Hill For Summer Adventure

PRESS RELEASE Published: 24 July 2026 MP Alex McIntyre visits Robinswood Hill Country Park to launch new interactive Aardman trail. Visitors to Robinswood Hill Country Park can now shrink down to bug size and explore the world of insects this summer, thanks to a new augmented reality trail inspired by…

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15 July 2026

RES Policy and Public Affairs News Q2 2026

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…

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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…

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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…

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3 July 2026

Thank You for Celebrating Insect Week 2026!

Insect Week 2026 has been a fantastic success, and we couldn’t have done it without you. A huge thank you to everyone who took part, organised events, volunteered, partnered with us, shared their expertise, or simply took a moment to stop and appreciate the incredible world of insects. From bug…

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29 June 2026

Insect Farming Codes of Practice Roundtable Brings Together Stakeholders Across the Sector

On 3 June, the Royal Entomological Society and the UK Edible Insects Association (UKEIA) hosted a roundtable discussion in London to launch the development of new Codes of Practice for insect farming in the UK. Left to right: Dr Geoff Knott FRES, Dr Jess Stokes FRES, Simon Ward, Adam Bensusan…

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