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11 June 2026

Inquiry Launched to Secure the Future of UK Pollinators Against Threat of Invasive Species

The Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has launched an inquiry into “Securing the future for UK pollinators and key beneficial insects: Preparing against the threat of invasive species”. The Royal Entomological Society (RES), which acts as secretariat for the APPG, has published the inquiry’s terms of…

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10 June 2026

Free Insect Week Education Resources

To support Insect Week 2026, the Royal Entomological Society has created three free-to-download resources for children and young people aged 5–14, designed for use in schools, clubs or at home. Insects help pollinate crops, recycle nutrients and support healthy ecosystems.  There is still much to discover about these remarkable animals,…

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9 June 2026

RES Journal Awards 2025

We are once again delighted to announce the winners of the Royal Entomological Society Journal Awards for the best articles led by early career entomologists, published during 2025. The winners are judged by the Editors’-in-Chief of each journal using a wide variety of criteria to assess the papers, for example,…

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5 June 2026

RES to host International Congress of Entomology in Liverpool in 2033

PRESS RELEASE 05 June 2026. The Royal Entomological Society (RES), one of the world’s leading insect science organisations, will host the International Congress of Entomology (ICE) in Liverpool in 2033. The event will bring the global insect science community together to share latest research and understanding of the tiny creatures…

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2 June 2026

Trustee Elections 2026

Want to shape the future of the Royal Entomological Society? We have an exciting opportunity for trustees to join the RES team from September 2026. We are looking for candidates ready to actively contribute to the governance and strategic direction of the Society in key areas, including fundraising, marketing, finance, publishing, education and more.…

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26 May 2026

Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates APPG Inquiry 2026

“Securing the future for UK pollinators and key beneficial insects: Preparing against the threat of invasive species” Insects continue to undergo significant declines in the UK and across the rest of the world. Whilst this concerning headline obscures a more nuanced picture (data are lacking from most of the world,…

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26 May 2026

Royal Entomological Society Welcomes New Honorary Fellows

PRESS RELEASE The Royal Entomological Society is proud to announce the awarding of its highest distinction – Honorary Fellowship – to four outstanding individuals in recognition of their exceptional lifetime achievements in insect science and their significant contributions to the global entomological community. Honorary Fellowship is the highest honour bestowed…

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26 May 2026

Meet the RES at #ECE2026

The Royal Entomological Society is proud to be a sponsor and exhibitor at The European Congress of Entomology 2026 The organizing committee of ECE2026 is proud to announce the Royal Entomological Society is a Gold Sponsor the XIII European Congress of Entomology, to be held in Tours, France from June 29 to July…

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18 May 2026

Effects of Pesticides on managed bees across European agro-ecosystems – Journal Highlight

First published: 02 May 2026. Bees play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystems and supporting food production by pollinating many wild plants and crops. However, bee populations are declining worldwide, raising concerns about the future stability of both natural environments and agriculture. A recent study in Ecological Entomology “Nutritional composition…

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11 May 2026

Giant Leafcutter Ant Finds New Home at Bug Parc Norfolk

The Royal Entomological Society bids a fond farewell to its much-loved giant leafcutter ant model as it begins an exciting new chapter at The Bug Parc, Norfolk. Looking for something fun and educational to do with the children as we approach the summer holidays? If you live nearby or are…

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9 May 2026

Special Issue Q&A: Ectoparasites – Medical and Veterinary Entomology

Published: 09 May 2026. Juliana Sánchez and Soledad Leonardi have recently guest edited a special issue for RES journal Medical and Veterinary Entomology (MVE): Mammalian ectoparasite threats and management under a changing climate in the Global South. Here we find out more about Juliana and Soledad and the special issue.…

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8 May 2026

RES Celebrates the 100th Birthday of Honorary Fellow Sir David Attenborough

The Royal Entomological Society is proud to celebrate the 100th birthday of Honorary Fellow, Sir David Attenborough, one of the most influential and respected voices in natural history. For decades, Sir David has transformed public understanding of the natural world through pioneering broadcasting and storytelling that has brought biodiversity, ecology…