Outreach, Culture & Education SIG 2026
25 November @ 09:00 – 26 November @ 16:00
Outreach, Culture & Education SIG
This Outreach, Culture & Education SIG is designed to bring people together through learning, engagement, and sharing. The event takes place across two distinct days, each with its own focus, format, and activities. Attendees can choose to attend for both days or just one.
Learn more about our Outreach, Culture & Education Special Interest Group: Outreach, Culture & Education – Royal Entomological Society
Day 1: Outreach, Culture & Education SIG Meeting
Date: Wednesday 25 November, timings TBC
Venue: New RES Head Quarters, Wenlock Road, Old Street, London
More information including a call for abstracts will follow shortly.
(Photo by Ashleigh Whiffin)
Day 2: Insects & Culture – a reflection on the beauty and aesthetic potential of the Hymenopteran
Behind the scenes tour at the Natural History Museum
Date: Thursday 26 November, 10:00 – 16:00
Venue: Natural History Museum (Neil Chalmers Lecture Theatre), London
Day 2 will comprise a morning of short talks followed by an afternoon tour of the Hymenoptera collections. Entomologists from the museum will introduce the complexity and diversity of this group of insects and artists will offer presentations on their interpretations of bees, ants and wasps.
This is an opportunity for entomologist to interact with artists and for artists to be inspired by this fascinating group.
The event will be capped at 40 to ensure everyone is able to attend a behind the scenes tour.
Please note that refreshments and lunch will not be provided on Day 2 but there will be an opportunity to purchase refreshments from the museum café, or delegates are welcome to bring lunch with them.
Registration – OPEN!
Note: By registering for and attending this event, you acknowledge that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken. These images may be used by the Royal Entomological Society for promotional, educational, and archival purposes, including publication on our website, social media, and printed materials. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please inform a member of the organising team on arrival or contact us in advance at events@royensoc.co.uk.
Registration Deadline: 17:00 (BST), Friday 13 November
| Day 1 ONLY: Outreach, Culture & Education SIG | |
| RES Student | £30 |
| RES Member | £60 |
| RES Associate Member or Non Member | £100 |
| Day 2 ONLY: Insects & Culture (please note there will be no lunch/refreshments on day 2) | |
| RES Student | £5 |
| RES Member | £10 |
| RES Associate Member or Non Member | £15 |
| Both Days – Full Conference | |
| RES Student | £35 |
| RES Member | £70 |
| RES Associate Member or Non Member | £115 |
