Adam Vanbergen
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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…

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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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29 June 2026

RES Showcases Conservation Success During Denmark Visit for Insect Week 2026

The Royal Entomological Society’s conservation work took centre stage during Insect Week 2026 as Conservation Project Manager David Simcox FRES and Conservation Project Officer Sarah Meredith welcomed a delegation of guests from Danish Nature Agency Storstrøm and Vordingborg Municipality to witness one of Europe’s most remarkable butterfly conservation success stories.…

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24 June 2026

Conservation Notes: New Article Type – Q&A with Manu Saunders – Journal Highlight

Published: 20 May 2026. RES journal, Insect Conservation and Diversity, has been a front-runner in publishing research related to conservation issues in the entomological field. Recently, the Editors-in-Chief have launched a new article type, Conservation Notes, short notes of high significance and relevance to insect conservation that do not fit into…

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22 June 2026

Insect Week comes to East London

PRESS RELEASE Family activity day on Saturday 27 June celebrating the fascinating world of insects The RES Insect Garden in East London will play a leading role in Insect Week 2026, the UK’s biggest celebration of insects, as the Royal Entomological Society (RES) kicks off a nationwide programme of free…

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19 June 2026

Insect Week 2026 Expands Across Five City Hubs to Inspire a New Generation of Nature Champions

PRESS RELEASE The Royal Entomological Society announces ambitious nationwide programme for Insect Week 2026 On the leadup to a big week in the insect science community, the Royal Entomological Society has unveiled exciting plans for Insect Week 2026, with a major expansion into five City Hubs across the UK and…