BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Royal Entomological Society - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Royal Entomological Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Royal Entomological Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270316T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270316T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20260220T105324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T144801Z UID:10000199-1805187600-1805216400@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Advisory Services Special Interest Group (SIG) DESCRIPTION:Advisory Services Special Interest Group (SIG)\n\n\n\nJoin us at the NEW Advisory Service SIG meeting\, which will be held at the Alice Holt Research Station\, Forest Research. \n\n\n\nMore information will follow… \n\n\n\nLearn more about our Advisory Services Special Interest Group: Advisory Services – Royal Entomological Society URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/advisory-services-special-interest-group-sig/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RES-SIG-Logo-Advisory-Services.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20260316T153432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T104524Z UID:10000200-1795687200-1795708800@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Insects in Culture - a reflection on the beauty and aesthetic potential of the Hymenopteran  DESCRIPTION:Outreach\, Culture & Education SIG: Insects in Culture – a reflection on the beauty and aesthetic potential of the Hymenopteran \n\n\n\nThursday 26 November\, 10:00 – 16:00 Natural History Museum (Neil Chalmers Lecture Theatre)\, London \n\n\n\nThis fascinating day is being organised by our Outreach\, Culture & Education Special Interest Group\, and 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.   \n\n\n\nThis is an opportunity for entomologist to interact with artists and for artists to be inspired by this fascinating group. \n\n\n\nThe event will be capped at 40 to ensure everyone is able to attend a behind the scenes tour. \n\n\n\nPlease note that refreshments and lunch will not be provided but there will be an opportunity to purchase refreshments from the museum café\, or delegates are welcome to bring lunch with them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration – Open below!\n\n\n\nNote: 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.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: 17:00 (BST)\, Friday 13 November \n\n\n\nStandard registration cost RES Student£5RES Member£10RES Associate Member or Non Member£15 URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/insects-in-culture-a-reflection-on-the-beauty-and-aesthetic-potential-of-the-hymenopteran/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RES-SIG-Logo-Outreach-Culture-and-Education.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20251212T121612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T144815Z UID:10000192-1795080600-1795194000@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Insects as Food and Feed Special Interest Group (SIG) 2026 DESCRIPTION:Insects as Food and Feed Special Interest Group (SIG) 2026\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday 18th – Friday 19th November 2026 (timings TBC) \n\n\n\nVenue: Central London (venue TBC) \n\n\n\nAfter such a successful meeting in October 2025\, we are pleased to announce that plans for IAFF2026 are under way! Keep an eye on this space for more details… \n\n\n\nHere’s what our 2025 delegates had to say: \n\n\n\n“Well organised\, good agenda & speakers\, valuable insights and diverse perspectives.” \n\n\n\n“What a breath of fresh air. Compared to previous events I’ve been to\, the breadth of topics covered was superb and the quality of the Keynote speakers excellent. This was everything you hope for at such an event.” \n\n\n\n“It was packed with amazing information (relevant to my research) and rejuvenated my energies to move forward with studies.” \n\n\n\n“I enjoyed the diversity of attendees\, both academic and industry.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPartner with us\n\n\n\nWe would love to hear from you if you are interested in partnering with us at IAFF26\, as a sponsor or exhibitor. We are happy to tailor packages to suit your needs and budget. Packages will be available soon but meanwhile\, please contact fran.fleming@royensoc.co.uk for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConvenors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Jessica Stokes\, FRES \n\n\n\nJess is the Royal Entomological Society’s Project Officer. With a strong academic and industry background in vector-borne diseases\, she maintains extensive links across academia and industry\, including ongoing supervision and support of students. Elected a Fellow of the Society in 2025\, she works across a broad portfolio of projects supporting emerging member needs\, strengthening links between science and industry\, and helping the RES develop innovative services for newly evolving areas of entomology. \n\n\n\nJess leads the Society’s work on insects as food and feed\, supporting the development of best practice\, policy-relevant guidance\, and engagement with industry and other stakeholders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel Amor\, University of Bristol \n\n\n\nDaniel pursued a PhD at Nottingham\, focusing on the relationship between insect protein structure and functionality in food systems – particularly in developing sustainable\, high-protein snack products using compression popping. Following his PhD\, Daniel continued as a researcher at Nottingham\, contributing to a wide range of projects in soft matter biomaterials and biointerfaces\, from fundamental biomaterials studies to clinical applications of non-fermentable fibre. \n\n\n\nDaniel now teaches Biochemistry at the University of Bristol\, where he co-convenes IAFF. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKieran Robertson\, Queen’s University Belfast \n\n\n\nKieran is a TEDx Speaker\, Convenor of the RES Food & Feed Special Interest Group\, Co-Chair and Secretary of the IWRS Early Career Committee\, and a PhD Researcher at the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen’s University Belfast. Throughout his PhD\, Robertson seeks to research the application of insects and insect proteins in livestock feed to reduce soybean dependence and support sustainable agri-food systems. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration coming soon\n\n\n\nNote: 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.   URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/iaff26/ CATEGORIES:RES Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RES-SIG-Logo-Food-and-Feed.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20251106T145708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T144830Z UID:10000185-1793793600-1793813400@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Orthoptera Special Interest Group (SIG) 2026 DESCRIPTION:Orthoptera Special Interest Group (SIG) 2026\n\n\n\nJoin us for the Royal Entomological Society’s annual Orthoptera meeting about grasshopper and cricket research\, conservation\, recording and more. \n\n\n\nOur Orthoptera Special Interest Group (SIG) provides a forum for the discussion of all aspects of research and outreach involving Orthoptera\, including behaviour\, physiology\, acoustics\, ecology and taxonomy. \n\n\n\nWe welcome contributions from all enthusiasts\, students\, academics\, and other professionals. \n\n\n\nMore information and details on how to register will follow in due course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration coming soon\n\n\n\nNote: 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.   URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/orthoptera-special-interest-group-sig-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RES-SIG-Logo-Orthoptera.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20250626T112414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T152610Z UID:10000175-1793268000-1793379600@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Advances in Hemipteran Research 2026 DESCRIPTION:Advances in Hemipteran Research 2026\n\n\n\nThursday 29 October – Friday 30 October 2026 \n\n\n\nUCLouvain\, Brussels Woluwe Campus\, Belgium \n\n\n\nThe Royal Entomological Society has expanded its former Aphid Special Interest Group to cover all hemipterans and is delighted to be working with the Aphid Research Network BAPOA\, supported by INRAE\, the French National Research Institute for Agriculture\, Food and Environment\, on this joint event. \n\n\n\nToo often\, specialists work in isolation from others with whom they have much in common. All hemipterans have piercing mouthparts. Species from many families transmit plant viruses. On the other hand\, they are hugely diverse. Some feed on plants\, others on animals. They live on land\, fresh water and even in the sea. Some are abundant pests\, some are of conservation concern. Understanding commonalities and differences in terms of evolution\, ecology\, behaviour\, physiology and systematics leads to improvements in practical outcomes. \n\n\n\nCome and share your latest findings from the population to the molecular level and absorb those of others. Becoming more of a generalist can advance your specialism! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCall for Abstracts\n\n\n\nThe call for abstracts for talks\, flash talks\, posters and poster presentations is now open! \n\n\n\nPlease note that submissions do not automatically guarantee a presentation slot. You will be contacted by the organisers to let you know if your abstract has been successful after the deadline.   \n\n\n\nDeadline for abstract submissions: Friday 3 July 2026 \n\n\n\n\nSubmit your abstracts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference dinner\n\n\n\nDinner at Le Roy d’Espagne for the evening of Thursday 29 October will be included in the conference price. This will comprise a three-course set menu and two drinks. More information will be provided upon registering. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibition and Sponsorship \n\n\n\nJoin us in supporting our upcoming joint event! Connect with industry professionals\, showcase your brand\, and engage with an audience of approx. 150 delegates. \n\n\n\nA range of sponsorship and exhibitor packages are available to suit different objectives and budgets\, each offering valuable exposure and benefits. We are also happy to discuss bespoke packages tailored to your specific goals and needs. \n\n\n\n\nScroll down for exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Thierry Hance\, Université de Louvain-la-Neuve \n\n\n\nTalk title: Demographics\, sociality\, behaviour and interactions: some evolutionary advantages of aphid populations \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThierry Hance’s laboratory \n\n\n\nThe Ecology of Interactions and Biological Control (EDIC) laboratory analyses multitrophic interactions between aphids (Aphididae)\, their parasitoids and the facultative symbiotic bacteria that give aphids complementary properties\, as well as the viruses they can transmit to host plants. To gain the most comprehensive possible understanding of these interactions and their consequences\, the team employs a variety of approaches\, ranging from behavioural analysis to genome sequencing and the study of physiological aspects related to developmental temperatures. More recently\, the influence of facultative endosymbionts of aphids\, particularly cultivable strains of Serratia symbiotica\, has been investigated. Circulation of the bacterium in the food web has been demonstrated\, as has its role in defending aphids against parasitoids and modifying the behaviour of their hosts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiography \n\n\n\nThierry Hance is a trained biologist who specialises in ecology and population biology\, particularly with regard to insects. He completed his PhD at UCLouvain\, researching the role of predatory insect populations in protecting crops against aphids in agricultural areas. Following postdoctoral research into the adaptation of certain species to low temperatures at an Agriculture Canada research station\, he was appointed a qualified researcher at the FNRS in Belgium in 1991. There\, he developed research topics on the evolutionary relationships between plants and insects\, and between hosts and parasitoids. Aphididae are at the centre of the models that I have studied in interaction with their parasitoids. Since becoming a professor at the Catholic University of Louvain in Louvain-la-Neuve in 1996\, he has developed a research laboratory focusing on the ecology of interactions and biological control (EDIC).  His research focuses on the ecology and population dynamics of insects and mites\, some of which are of interest in agriculture. He has also developed practical biological control models for use in cereals\, orchards\, and greenhouses\, with the aim of replacing pesticides. The expertise and technology developed in the EDIC laboratory has led to the establishment of a company specialising in producing insects for biological control purposes (www.viridaxis.com). He is currently focusing on the relationship between agriculture and biodiversity through European projects on the importance of landscape heterogeneity and crop management\, including agroecological approaches. \n\n\n\nWebsite: https://www.uclouvain.be/en/research-institutes/eli/eliv/team-hance \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Saskia Hogenhout\, John Innes Center\n\n\n\nTalk title: Building resilience to insect-vectored plant pathogens \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Hogenhout Lab \n\n\n\nThe lab of Saskia Hogenhout investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying plant-microbe-insect interactions (MPMII)\, with two main research directions. One focuses on the virulence strategies of insect-transmitted phytoplasmas\, specifically how their effector proteins reprogram plant development and suppress immunity to benefit both the pathogen and its insect vector. The second explores the biology of sap-feeding hemipteran insects—including aphids\, leafhoppers\, and froghoppers—by generating population genomics resources and studying how their salivary proteins manipulate plant processes to facilitate feeding and transmission. \n\n\n\nBiography \n\n\n\nSaskia A. Hogenhout received her BSc and MSc from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in 1994 and completed her PhD at Wageningen University in 1999. She began her independent career at The Ohio State University\, where she was appointed Assistant Professor in 1999 and promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in 2005. In 2007\, she relocated her lab to the John Innes Centre in the UK and became an Honorary Professor at the University of East Anglia in 2013. She was elected a Member of EMBO in 2023 and a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2024. \n\n\n\nWebsite: https://www.jic.ac.uk/people/saskia-hogenhout/ Twitter: @SaskiaHogenhout \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Emmanuelle Jousselin\, INRAE CBGP Montpellier \n\n\n\nTalk title: Beyond Buchnera: the evolutionary consequences of symbiont turnover in Aphids \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBiography \n\n\n\nEmmanuelle Jousselin is a research scientist at CBGP\, INRAE. Her research program focuses on understanding the evolutionary processes that structure interactions between phytophagous insects and their host plants\, with a particular emphasis on aphids and their symbiotic bacteria. She combines molecular systematics\, phylogenomic and macroevolutionary approaches to investigate host–symbiont coevolution\, cospeciation\, and the ecological and evolutionary drivers of symbiont turnover\, which she has shown to be pivotal in aphid adaptation and diversification. Her recent work has focused on the phylogeny and the diversification of conifer-feeding aphids\, and the evolutionary dynamics of nutritional symbionts in this  group. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: 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.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you a BAPOA Member? \n\n\n\nContact us for a discount code for the SIG. \n\n\n\nStandard two-day registration cost – including evening dinnerRES Student/BAPOA Student Member£95RES/BAPOA Member£190RES Associate Member or Non Member£280\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship and Exhibition opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the brochure\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHemiptera SIG 2026 sponsorship brochure URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/advances-in-hemipteran-research-2026/ CATEGORIES:External Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Joint-logo-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20251008T142336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T162224Z UID:10000184-1788858000-1789059600@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Ento26 DESCRIPTION:8 – 10 September 2026\, Centre for Student Life\, Cardiff University\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to invite you to Ento26\, the Royal Entomological Society’s annual meeting dedicated to insect science. Join the global entomological community\, with opportunities to present your work\, meet new contacts and build collaborations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can join discussions on social media using #Ento26\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s on at Ento26\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract Submission\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibition & Sponsorship\n\n\n\n\n\nSymposia & Workshops\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPlenary Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\nAccommodation & Travel\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual General Meeting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRydym wrth ein bodd yn croesawu Ento26 i ddinas Caerdydd!\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to be hosting Ento26 in the city of Cardiff!\n\n\n\nWe would like to thank the Ento Convenors for their support with the programme planning.\n\n\n\nOur Convenors represent four institutions across Wales. Swansea University\, Bangor University\, University of Bristol and BioMonde\, Bridgend. \n\n\n\n\nLucy Alford\n\n\n\nMicah Flores\n\n\n\nWendy Harris \n\n\n\nBenjamin Jarrett\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Convenors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind out What’s on at Ento26\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s on at Ento26\n\n\n\nEnto26 is RES’s annual insect science meeting taking place in Cardiff in September 2026\, featuring social events\, symposia\, workshops and opportunities for members to present research\, network and collaborate. \n\n\n\nAt Ento26\, you can: \n\n\n\n\nsubmit your own research abstracts to join the programme (Deadline: 17:00\, Friday 12 June)\n\n\n\ntake part in exhibition and sponsorship opportunities for organisations to promote their wares\, and for delegates to enjoy what’s on offer\n\n\n\ndiscover diverse research topics and interactive sessions\n\n\n\nhear from three expert plenary speakers\n\n\n\nget involved in the fringe events surrounding Ento26\, with familiar activities including the Conference Run\, EntoFashion\, EntOlympics\, Bug Bingo and more\n\n\n\ndine with fellow researchers at the Conference Dinner (additional cost)\n\n\n\nnetwork with peers and develop collaborations across the entomological community\n\n\n\nexplore the scenic sights around the conference venue\, from coastland\, green spaces and cultural landmarks to local museums and historic architecture\n\n\n\nand much more\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnto26 Abstract Submission\n\n\n\n8-10 September 2026\, The Centre for Student Life\, Cardiff UniversityWant to share your research at our flagship conference? Submit your abstracts via the form linked below.Deadline for abstract submissions: 17:00 (BST)\, Friday 12 June 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare your research at Ento26 – Submit your abstract now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference dinner\n\n\n\nJoin us on Wednesday 9 September for the Ento26 Conference Dinner! Enjoy an evening with colleagues old and new\, at the Parkgate Hotel\, a 15-20 minute walk from the main conference venue. \n\n\n\nThe ticket includes a three-course buffet\, welcome drink and entertainment. Other drinks can be purchased on arrival.  \n\n\n\nSpaces are limited so book now to save disappointment. Tickets can be added to your registration booking and are priced at £65 per person. \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Monday 24 August \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNot a RES Member or Fellow yet? Save £140+* on your earlybird Ento26 registration!\n\n\n\nTo join the Society as a standard Member\, our 2026 membership fee is £68*. \n\n\n\nTaking advantage of the Ento26 earlybird rate for a standard Member of £240 brings your full membership and registration cost to £308 (a saving of £140+ from the full priced non-member registration costed at £380 – plus discounted attendance to all of our conferences for the rest of the year and additional membership benefits) \n\n\n\n*Concessionary rates are available for those retired/over 65 or individuals living in low-middle income countries. \n\n\n\n\nJoin our international community and save on registration to Ento26 and all RES events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nNote: By registering for and attending this event\, you acknowledge that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken. These images maybe used by the Royal Entomological Society for promotional\, educational\, and archival purposes\, including publication on our website\, social media\, and printed materials. 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Join us to explore the different needs of insects in a productive landscape\, and how to apply entomology towards systems that work for both society and nature. \n\n\n\nRegistration will open shortly towards the bottom of this page and details of keynote speakers will be confirmed in due course. \n\n\n\nLearn more about our Sustainable Farming Special Interest Group and the Convenors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract submission\n\n\n\nWe are looking for abstract submissions for posters and 5-minute flash talks (3 minute talks and 2 minutes for Q&A) to align with the SIG theme. The deadline for abstract submission is 5pm on Friday 29th May. \n\n\n\n\nSubmit your abstract\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nNote: 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.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: 17:00 (BST)\, 1 July \n\n\n\nStandard registration cost RES Student£30RES Member£60RES Associate Member or Non Member£100 URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/sustainable-farming-sig-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RES-SIG-Logo-Sustainable-Farming.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20260216T141335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T152011Z UID:10000198-1783515600-1783519200@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Insect Hour: Land management for beneficial insects and smallholder livelihoods DESCRIPTION:Insect Hour: Land management for beneficial insects and smallholder livelihoods\n\n\n\nWelcome to the third event in our online talk series exploring Grand Challenges in Entomology. \n\n\n\nInsect Hour will be held every second Wednesday of the month* from 1pm-2pm (UK time). All are welcome – talks are free to attend and open to both RES members and non-members. \n\n\n\nRegister to attend below\, grab a cuppa or sandwich and join us on Zoom! There will be time for questions and discussion towards the end of the session. \n\n\n\n* Excluding August\, September\, and January \n\n\n\n\nRead more about Insect Hour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTalk summary\n\n\n\nAgro-ecological approaches to enhance beneficial insects are increasingly being adopted in food systems to support both biodiversity conservation and sustainable production. Interventions to enhance insect pollinator communities or natural enemies of crop pests are well studied and form an integral part of many agri-environmental schemes. \n\n\n\nHowever\, these approaches are mainly incentivised in the Global North and are rarely implementable in the same way in smallholder contexts. Using evidence from two GCRF funded projects in South India\, this talk will explore how co-designing context specific solutions with stakeholders may provide the means to ensuring biodiversity conservation as well as farmer livelihoods. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nProf. Deepa Senapathi\, University of Reading \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeepa is Professor of Applied Ecology and HoD of the Department of Sustainable Land management at the University. Deepa’s research focusses on the impacts of environmental change on biodiversity and ecosystem services. She has worked in both tropical and temperate systems assessing the effects of climate change and land-use change on endangered bird populations as well as insect pollinator communities.  \n\n\n\nShe also has experience as a Policy Fellow at Defra and a NERC Knowledge Exchange Fellow\, working with multi-actor stakeholder communities to enhance land management for to boost biodiversity and improve ecosystem services. While much of her research has focussed on projects across UK and Europe\, she has\, more recently\, begun working with smallholder farmers in South India towards ecological intensification of crop systems to enhance biodiversity and improve livelihoods. URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/insect-hour-land-management-for-beneficial-insects-and-smallholder-livelihoods/ CATEGORIES:RES Event LOCATION:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/insect-hour-land-management-for-beneficial-insects-and-smallholder-livelihoods/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260629T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20241104T172207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T153459Z UID:10000164-1782720000-1783098000@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:XIII European Congress of Entomology - External DESCRIPTION:Welcome to ECE 2026\n\n\n\nJoin us in Tours\, France\, in the heart of the Loire Valley\, from June 29 to July 3\, 2026 for the XIII European Congress of Entomology. \n\n\n\nBuilding on a rich tradition of international gatherings\, ECE 2026 invites the global entomological community to share knowledge\, foster collaboration; and explore the vital – and fascinating – role insects play in today’s world. From ecosystem services and sustainable innovation to the challenges of pests and invasive species\, ECE 2026 will tackle it all. \n\n\n\nECE 2026 is the ideal forum for exploring this duality and the infinite diversity of insect species\, evolutionary strategies\, and insect-human interactions. With a rich program of plenary and keynote lectures\, symposia\, and poster sessions\, our goal is to stimulate interdisciplinary dialogue – from fundamental science to applied innovation\, from the molecular scale to global policy\, and from biodiversity conservation to sustainable development. \n\n\n\nExpect an inspiring scientific program\, a warm atmosphere\, and the French art de vivre – lively discussions by days\, Loire valley gastronomy by night. \n\n\n\n📅 Registration opens 10 July 2025🔗 Read more at www.ece2026.org \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you warmly to Tours in 2026. \n\n\n\nBienvenue à Tours! \n\n\n\n(On behalf of the Organizing Committee) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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 3\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about ECE2026 and their supporters\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract Submission and Registration URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/ece2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ECE2026-Tours-France.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20250701T112832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T112840Z UID:10000176-1782086400-1782691199@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Insect Week 2026 DESCRIPTION:Stand tall for the small this Insect Week\n\n\n\nInsect Week is our annual celebration of the little things that run the world\, dedicated to encouraging people of all ages to learn more about insects.\n\n\n\nThe Royal Entomological Society organises the week\, supported by a large number of partner organisations with interests in the science\, natural history and conservation of insects. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to all types of activities relating to insects including: art workshops\, bug hunts\, talks\, exhibitions\, discussion panels\, media programmes\, interactive exhibitions\, art performances\, school visits. If you would like to host an activity\, please contact Fran Sconce.\n\n\n\nFind out more at www.insectweek.org\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is an insect?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy are they important?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is an entomologist?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet involved\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind an event\n\n\n\nVisit the Insect Week Events page to find an event near you during Insect Week. We will be listing some of these nearer the time. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlanning an event during Insect Week? \n\n\n\nSubmit your event here and we will advertise it on our websites. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to organise an event but not sure where to start? \n\n\n\nVisit our Organise an Event page for information to help you get your event up and running for Insect Week. \n\n\n\n\n\nBiological Records \n\n\n\nBiological records build a picture of where an insect species occurs (distribution)\, when it occurs in the year (phenology) and the habitat the insect is associated with (ecology). To monitor insect species\, and see whether they are increasing or decreasing\, we need detailed biological records to be collated over time. Your records can help ‘measure the health’ of insects in the UK. \n\n\n\nLearn how to Record Insect Species here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCompetitions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInsect Week Photography Competition\n\n\n\nThe Insect Week Photography Competition is back again this year! Submit your best insect-themed photos for prizes and features. Be sure to read the Terms & Conditions before entering. \n\n\n\n\n\nInsect Week Art Competition\n\n\n\nPhotography not your thing? We also have an Art Competition – Visit the Art & Photography Competition page to enter now. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstar Magazine\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstar Magazine \n\n\n\nWhy not check out our digital magazine for young entomologists? \n\n\n\nFind out more about insects and those people who study them in an exciting third edition of our digital magazine. \n\n\n\nRead about metamorphosis\, insect mouth parts\, how insects hear & how to draw them! \n\n\n\nRead Instar magazine online. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSocial Media 🦋🐞🐝🐛\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollow @RoyEntSoc on social media platforms for more updates\, great photography\, interesting news and fun things to do\, including our campaigns throughout the week. \n\n\n\nJust tag us at @RoyEntSoc in posts with images\, text\, reels or your preferred medium and we will endeavour to share and feature as many as possible through our stories or reposts during #InsectWeek – Let’s do our best this week to share our love\, respect and knowledge of insects. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n#StandTallForTheSmall\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollow us on social media for updates and share your insect news and events using @royentsoc #InsectWeek \n\n\n\nBluesky (RES)\n\nBluesky (Journals)\n\nTwitter\n\nInstagram\n\nLinkedIn\n\nFacebook\n\nYouTube\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet involved URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/insect-week-2026/ CATEGORIES:RES Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RES_InsectWeek-Combo-Logo-Black.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20260212T154220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T151929Z UID:10000197-1781096400-1781100000@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Insect Hour: The Mosquito Diaries DESCRIPTION:Insect Hour: The Mosquito Diaries\n\n\n\nWelcome the second talk in our online series exploring Grand Challenges in Entomology. \n\n\n\nInsect Hour will be held every second Wednesday of the month* from 1pm-2pm (UK time). All are welcome – talks are free to attend and open to both RES members and non-members. \n\n\n\nRegister to attend below\, grab a cuppa or sandwich and join us on Zoom! There will be time for questions and discussion towards the end of the session. \n\n\n\n* Excluding August\, September\, and January \n\n\n\n\nRead more about Insect Hour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTalk summary\n\n\n\nAn overview of a 50-year journey getting to know\, love and hate the mosquito. \n\n\n\n\nHow do they become resistant to insecticides? \n\n\n\nWhat can we do in practical terms to overcome this?\n\n\n\nCan we sequence and mine the who Anopheles genome to get a better understanding of resistance? \n\n\n\nHow do we re-start the production of new public health insecticides before we reach the point we can no longer control them?\n\n\n\nHow do we improve the products that are already in use\, so they are more effective?\n\n\n\nWhat impact does the insect’s insecticide resistance status have on its ability to transmit disease?\n\n\n\nHow do we reduce the barriers to regulatory or normative guidance to get more effective mosquito control into use?\n\n\n\nHow can we get point of use quality assurance in place to improve the quality and application of insect control?\n\n\n\n\nThese and many more questions have been tackled\, some more some less successfully over the years of a lifelong fascination with this deadliest of insects. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nJanet Hemingway\, FRS\, CBE – iiCON Founding Director\, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanet Hemingway was Professor of Tropical Medicine at LSTM and Founding Director of the Infection Innovation Consortium (iiCON). Responding to the growing challenge of infectious diseases\, antimicrobial resistance\, and emerging pandemics\, iiCON brings together academic\, industry\, and clinical partners in a £360 million programme to transform the discovery and supply of much-needed anti-infectives and accelerate their journey to market. \n\n\n\n\n\nJanet was a senior technical advisor on Neglected Tropical Diseases for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and PI on projects in excess of £370 million including the BMGF funded Innovative Vector Control Consortium\, the ERDF funded Formulations programme and the BMGF funded Visceral Leishmaniasis Elimination programme. \n\n\n\nShe was appointed Director of LSTM in 2001 and stepped down on 1st January 2019. She was awarded a CBE for services to the Control of Tropical Disease Vectors in 2012. Janet is also a Past President of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/insect-hour-the-mosquito-diaries/ CATEGORIES:RES Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mosquito.jpg LOCATION:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/insect-hour-the-mosquito-diaries/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20260121T112949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T151724Z UID:10000195-1778677200-1778680800@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Insect Hour: Pesticides\, dogs & insect declines DESCRIPTION:Insect Hour: Pesticides\, dogs & insect declines\n\n\n\nWelcome to the first event in our online talk series exploring Grand Challenges in Entomology. \n\n\n\nInsect Hour will be held every second Wednesday of the month* from 1pm-2pm (UK time). All are welcome – talks are free to attend and open to both RES members and non-members. \n\n\n\nRegister to attend below\, grab a cuppa or sandwich and join us on Zoom! There will be time for questions and discussion towards the end of the session. \n\n\n\n* Excluding August\, September\, and January \n\n\n\n\nRead more about Insect Hour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTalk summary\n\n\n\nThe extent and rate of insect declines are much discussed. Dave will focus on one driver of insect declines – our use of pesticides. He will highlight the global extent of pesticide use\, but with a particular focus on use in gardens and as flea and tick treatments on domestic pets. He will explain the latest evidence that these uses are resulting in widespread contamination of rivers with potent insecticides. \n\n\n\nThe talk will be chaired by one of the RES Trustees or Events Committee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nDave Goulson\, Professor of Biology at University of Sussex \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDave has published more than 350 scientific articles on the ecology of insects. He is the author of Bumblebees (OUP 2010)\, and of several bestselling popular books including A Sting in the Tale (2013)\, A Buzz in the Meadow (2014)\, The Garden Jungle (2019) and Silent Earth (2021)\, collectively translated in 20 languages. \n\n\n\n\n\nGoulson founded the Bumblebee Conservation Trust in 2006\, a charity that has grown to 12\,000 members. \n\n\n\nAwards: Zoological Society of London’s Marsh Award for Conservation Biology (2013); elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2013); British Ecological Society Public Engagement Award (2014); Zoological Society of London’s Clarivate Award for Communicating Zoology (2020). \n\n\n\nIn 2015 he was named number 8 in BBC Wildlife Magazine’s list of the most influential people in conservation. In the 6 years 2018-2023 he was named as a “Highly Cited Researcher” by Thompson ISI. He is an “Ambassador” for the UK Wildlife Trusts.  URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/insect-hour-pesticides-dogs-insect-declines/ CATEGORIES:RES Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/iStock-Stasya-Yakovleva.jpg LOCATION:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/insect-hour-pesticides-dogs-insect-declines/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20251209T130332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T120532Z UID:10000191-1776333600-1776443400@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Infection\, Immunity & Microbionts Special Interest Group (SIG) 2026 DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED: Infection\, Immunity & Microbionts Special Interest Group (SIG) Meeting 2026\n\n\n\nDue to unforeseen circumstances\, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this event. We hope to plan something similar in the near future and will be in touch with registered delegates and those who have submitted an abstract. \n\n\n\nDate: Thursday 16th – Friday 17th April 2026 \n\n\n\nVenue: Milner Centre for Evolution\, University of Bath \n\n\n\nJoin our Infection\, Immunity & Microbionts Special Interest Group for a two-day conference at the Milner Centre for Evolution\, Bath. \n\n\n\nAbstract submissions for oral and poster presentations are welcome from all research areas across the broad themes covered by the SIG (infection\, immunity\, microbiomes and symbionts). In addition\, we plan a specific session focusing on functional consequences of insect immune interactions. Note that for this meeting we are happy to invite contributions from those who consider these topics within non-insect invertebrates\, provided the research is relevant to insect systems. \n\n\n\nDay 1: Symbionts and Microbiomes \n\n\n\nDay 2: Pathogens and Immunity \n\n\n\nThere will be a conference dinner on the evening of Thursday 16 April\, at the Pearl of India restaurant for an additional cost. Dinner will be an Indian set meal comprising a starter\, main\, sides\, poppadom\, rice and naan bread. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to take part and share your own research at the meeting? \n\n\n\nEXTENDED deadline for submissions: 17:00 (London\, UK Time)\, Monday 23 March \n\n\n\n\nCall for abstracts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnn Tate\, Vanderbilt University\, Tennessee\, USA \n\n\n\nDr. Tate is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee\, USA. Her research investigates reciprocal ecological and evolutionary feedbacks between hosts and parasites. She uses a combination of theoretical approaches and experiments in insect model systems to understand how molecular details influence variation in population-level processes. \n\n\n\n\n\nCurrent areas of investigation include the evolution of pleiotropy in immune signaling networks\, the role of co-infection in structuring ecological interactions across biological scales\, and the evolution of stage-structured immunity across modes of metamorphosis. \n\n\n\nBefore moving to Vanderbilt she was a USDA NIFA postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Biology and Biochemistry at the University of Houston\, USA\, mentored by Tim Cooper. She completed my Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University (advised by Andrea L. Graham)\, and received her B.S. from Rice University\, USA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStuart Reynolds\, Emeritus Professor of Biology at the University of Bath \n\n\n\nBorn in Yorkshire but growing up in Lancashire\, Stuart studied at Cambridge and did his PhD there too\, working in the laboratory of Simon Maddrell on the stretchiness of insect cuticle. After a postdoc at Bristol with Charles Neville\, he was lucky enough to win a Harkness Fellowship that took him to Seattle\, USA\, where he worked on the control of moulting with his heroes Jim Truman and Lynn Riddiford. \n\n\n\n\n\nReturning to the UK in 1977 he took up a lectureship at Bath\, where he has been ever since\, working on all sorts of insect-related research problems\, but especially the antagonistic co-evolutionary interactions between insects and their specialist pathogens. \n\n\n\nNow retired\, he is currently pottering about thinking about the evolution of metamorphosis and the evolution of host and vector ranges in parasites. He comments that he has always been interested in too many things at once and doesn’t see why he should stop now. He has been a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society since 1974 and organized a number of meetings for the Society including the memorable 2014 European Congress of Entomology at York. He was RES President in 2010-2012. He lives in rural Somerset\, where he lives in a crumbling old house and likes gardening very much.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCall for abstracts\n\n\n\nAbstract submissions for oral and poster presentations are welcome from all research areas across the broad themes covered by the SIG (infection\, immunity\, microbiomes and symbionts). In addition\, we plan a specific session focusing on functional consequences of insect immune interactions. Note that for this meeting we are happy to invite contributions from those who consider these topics within non-insect invertebrates\, provided the research is relevant to insect systems. \n\n\n\nThe deadline for submissions has been extended to Monday 23 March (5pm). Please note that all presenters must also register to attend the event. \n\n\n\n\nAbstract Submission Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship\n\n\n\nWe would love to hear from companies who wish to support this event through an exhibition stand or sponsorship opportunity. Please see details of packages available below\, or contact fran.fleming@royensoc.co.uk if you have any queries. \n\n\n\nSponsorship brochureDownload\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNote: By registering for and attending this event\, you acknowledge that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken. These images maybe 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.   URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/infection-immunity-microbionts-special-interest-group-sig/ CATEGORIES:RES Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/RES_Logo-Black-RGB-SIG-Infection-and-Immunity.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260330T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20251110T143502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T210751Z UID:10000187-1774861200-1774976400@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Student Forum 2026 DESCRIPTION:Student Forum 2026\n\n\n\nMonday 30 – Tuesday 31 March\, 10:00 – 17:00Newcastle University (The Stephenson Building)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to announce details for our 2026 Student Forum! \n\n\n\nThis annual two-day event run by the Royal Entomological Society’s student representatives is aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students studying insects. \n\n\n\nIt provides an opportunity to network and discuss ideas with other students\, consider options for your future careers in entomology\, and share your research in a welcoming space. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe programme includes talks and careers advice from invited insect scientists and interactive workshops to help develop skills to help further your careers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntoFashion Day – Meet science with style!\n\n\n\nIt wouldn’t be a Student Forum without #EntoFashion Day! From pin badges and scarves to antennae and mandibles\, whether subtle or spectacular\, wear your insect inspiration proudly and show off your best insect-themed outfits in Newcastle – creativity encouraged\, glitter optional ✨ \n\n\n\nPrize for the best look kindly donated by The Roving House…so dress to impress! \n\n\n\nSocial & ‘pub quiz’\n\n\n\nWe welcome delegates to join us after the poster session on Monday evening for an insect themed pub quiz! No team? No problem! Whether you’re flying solo or bringing a full squad\, we’ll make sure everyone gets placed in a team on the night. It’s a great way to meet people and have some fun! \n\n\n\nThe social will take place at North Terrace and attendees will be able to purchase their own food and drinks on the night (student discount available!). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nProgramme – Student Forum 2026Download\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInvited Speakers\n\n\n\nAngharad Gatehouse\, Professor Emerita of Invertebrate Molecular Biology\, Newcastle University\n\n\n\nBiotechnology for Crop Protection: A personal Journey \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Angharad Gatehouse was the Chair of Invertebrate Molecular Biology at Newcastle University and following her retirement (Aug 2025) the title of Professor Emerita was conferred upon her. Her research focuses on the molecular and biochemical bases of plant-pest interactions with a view to developing novel strategies for crop protection. \n\n\n\n\n\nHer group was one of the first to produce insect-resistant transgenic crops. The group are currently developing novel biopesticides\, including those based on RNAi. In addition to their efficacy\, they are also involved in the biosafety of these strategies\, notably in terms of their potential effects on beneficial insects such as pollinators and natural enemies. The group also studies the molecular responses of crops to abiotic/biotic stress for the development of molecular markers. \n\n\n\nShe has published extensively in the field\, including in discovery journals (Nature\, PNAS) and is named inventor on several patents. She was ranked 3rd in the world ratings for citations on work on GM crops and awarded an Honorary Doctorate for contributions to Biotechnology (Banat’s University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine). In 2015 she was elected an Honorary Member of the National Italian Academy of Entomology and in 2016 she awarded the ‘Certificate of Distinction in Recognition of Outstanding Achievements in Entomology’\, by the Council of the International Congress of Entomology (ICE). Currently she is Chair of External Scientific Advisory Board of Agrotecnio (Centre of Excellence for Agrifood sciences\, Spain) and a member of the International Advisory Board for The Agritech Foundation (Italy). She serves as Secretary General and Treasurer to Council of ICE.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCharlie Outhwaite\, Research Fellow at The Institute of Zoology\n\n\n\nGLiTRS – combining evidence types to understand global pressures on insect biodiversity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCharlie Outhwaite is a Research Fellow at the Zoological Society of London’s Institute of Zoology. Her research focuses on understanding patterns and trends in insect populations\, including the large-scale impacts of human-driven pressures such as land use and climate change. \n\n\n\n\n\nShe is involved in the GLiTRS project\, which synthesises global data to understand insect responses to environmental threats at the global scale\, and InsectAI\, a collaborative initiative to advance insect monitoring and conservation using computer vision technologies. Charlie completed her PhD on modelling biodiversity trends from occurrence records at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology and has held postdoc and teaching positions at UCL. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt Rogers\, Senior Lecturer\, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine\n\n\n\nLeishmania transmission from phlebotomine sand flies – who’s in charge? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatthew (Matt) Rogers is an Associate Professor of Vector Biology in the Department of Disease Control\, Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases\, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. He has more than 25 years’ experience working on different aspects of the biology of Leishmania parasites\, their vectors – sand flies and the transmission of leishmaniasis. \n\n\n\n\n\nMatt graduated from Imperial College\, London with a BSc in Biological Sciences in 1994. After a brief research assistantship on the chemotherapy of lymphatic filariasis at the International Institute of Parasitology\, St Albans he obtained a MSc in Applied Parasitology and Medical Entomology from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in 1996. \n\n\n\nMatt stayed in the Liverpool School for a further 10 years and completed a PhD in Leishmania-sand fly interactions and two post-doctoral appointments to work on the transmission of leishmaniasis during which he identified new aspects of the life cycle of Leishmania in their vector and the role of a glycan-rich biofilm secreted by Leishmania parasites in the sand fly for transmission and vertebrate infection. In 2006 he returned to Imperial College to work on the immunology of Leishmania infection by sand fly bite as a Wellcome Trust Advanced Training Fellow. During this time he developed an interest in field work through the KALANET programme\, a community-wide clinical trial of insecticide-impregnated bednets against visceral leishmaniasis in India and Nepal\, where he developed serological tools to measure vector exposure. \n\n\n\nIn 2009 Matt moved to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine as a lecturer and in 2010\, secured a prestigious David Phillips Fellowship in the Department of Infection and Immunity to study the immunology of Leishmania infection from sand fly bite in greater detail. In 2013 he transferred to the Department of Disease Control where he is an associate professor in Vector Biology. Matt’s current work focusses on the transmission biology of leishmaniasis and he collaborates with a wide network of molecular biologists\, biochemists\, glycobiologists\, physicists\, bioinformaticians and mathematical modellers to understand this process in better detail. \n\n\n\nMatt’s lab has been funded by a number of UK and international research bodies\, including: the UKRI (BBSRC and MRC)\, Wellcome Trust\, the Royal Society\, WHO\, EU and BMGF. \n\n\n\nAt LSHTM Matt is the Programme Director for the MSc Medical Parasitology & Entomology (https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/courses/masters-degrees/medical-parasitology ) and organises several teaching modules  – Core Parasitology and Entomology\, Vector Biology and Vector-Parasite Interactions modules and the MSc Field Trip. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshops\n\n\n\n1. Behind the Microscope – mental wellbeing for early-career entomologists \n\n\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to confirm that Kath Allen from Kath Allen Coaching will be delivering a workshop dealing with mental health and the unique challenges of academia. \n\n\n\nAttendees will consider how to understand their stress triggers\, how they can spot them and what they can do to support themselves\, as well as being clear how they can ask for support and set boundaries with others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Kath Allen is an environmental leadership coach. She believes that nature passionate people make their biggest difference when they give themselves the same care that they give to nature. Kath has a PhD in the conservation and ecology of rare damselflies and spent 15 years as an academic\, researching topics ranging from wildfire in upland UK moorlands to tropical coral reef dynamics. After a successful career facilitating knowledge exchange between academics and conservation professionals\, Kath now coaches them to maximise the impact of their work\, in a way that is Truly Sustainable. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. Creative Science Communication \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVivek Nityananda is a BBSRC David Phillips Fellow and Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Behaviour and Evolution and the Biosciences Institute at Newcastle University and will be delivering this creative session! \n\n\n\nDelegates will have the opportunity to attend both workshops. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship and exhibitor opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe would like to thank Koppert\, Biological crop protection and pollination for growers worldwide\, for kindly supporting our Student Forum again. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPartnering with us offers a valuable opportunity to showcase your organisation and engage directly with future talent. We offer a range of sponsorship and exhibition options and are happy to create bespoke packages to suit your business needs. \n\n\n\nStudent Forum partnership brochureDownload\n\n\n\nContact fran.fleming@royensoc.co.uk for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRES Student representatives\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Student Representatives\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGenevieve Kiero WatsonLancaster University \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdris AdamsUniversity College London \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRosy Christopher Newcastle University \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nRegistration covers the cost of both days of the conference\, including refreshment breaks\, lunches\, and a poster session with drinks. \n\n\n\nPlease note there are discounted rates for student members of the RES\, so if you are not a member already\, consider joining today. Student membership is just £17 per year with one year’s free trial. To access the discounted rates you will need to login to your account. \n\n\n\nNote: 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.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline: 17:00 (GMT)\, Friday 13 March \n\n\n\nIn-personRES Student Member£50Non-member£80 URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/student-forum-2026/ CATEGORIES:RES Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_8749-scaled-e1744123730220.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20251202T114051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T150300Z UID:10000189-1772892000-1772893800@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Young Verrall Lecture 2026 DESCRIPTION:Sticky Feet: How Insects Inspire Technology \n\n\n\nwith Stanislav Gorb\, Professor and Director at the Zoological Institute of the Kiel University\, Germany. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Amateur Entomologists’ Society and Royal Entomological Society for the Young Verrall Lecture\, taking place on Saturday 7 March in Stoke-on-Trent. \n\n\n\nThis free talk given by Prof. Stanislav Gorb of Kiel University\, Germany\, is aimed at young entomologists\, particularly those 7-11 years\, but open to all\, will be in person as part of the Staffordshire Invertebrate Science Fair\, a free family event from 10:30-16:00 with stands\, activities\, and talks all about invertebrates. \n\n\n\nWhen? \n\n\n\nSaturday 7 March 2026 \n\n\n\nWhere? \n\n\n\nOrmiston Meridian Academy\, Sandon Rd\, Meir\, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7DF \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind out more about the Staffordshire Invertebrate Science Fair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Stanislav Gorb will also be giving the 2026 Verrall Lecture in London\, on Wednesday 4 March.\n\n\n\nVerrall Lecture Talk Title: Fly on the Ceiling: How Insect Adhesion Research can Inspire Technology \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStanislav Gorb is Professor and Director at the Zoological Institute of the Kiel University\, Germany. He received his PhD degree in zoology and entomology at the Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology of the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences in Kiev (Ukraine). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGorb was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Vienna (Austria)\, a research assistant at University of Jena\, a group leader at the Max Planck Institutes for Developmental Biology in Tübingen and for Metals Research in Stuttgart (Germany). \n\n\n\nGorb’s research focuses on morphology\, structure\, biomechanics\, physiology\, and evolution of surface-related functional systems in insects\, as well as the development of biologically inspired technological surfaces and systems. \n\n\n\nHe received the Schlossmann Award in Biology and Materials Science in 1995\, International Forum Design Gold Award in 2011 and Materialica “Best of” Award in 2011. In 1998\, he was the BioFuture Competition winner for his works on biological attachment devices as possible sources for biomimetics. In 2018\, he received Karl-Ritter-von-Frisch Medal of German Zoological Society. Gorb is Corresponding member of Academy of the Science and Literature Mainz\, Germany (since 2010) and Member of the National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina\, Germany (since 2011). Gorb has authored several books\, more than 500 papers in peer-reviewed journals\, and five patents. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind out more about the Verrall Lecture 2026 URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/young-verrall-2026/ CATEGORIES:RES Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Photo-Prof.-Dr.-Stanislav-Gorb-e1755785802199.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20250821T141718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T142546Z UID:10000181-1772641800-1772645400@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Verrall Lecture 2026 DESCRIPTION:Venue: Royal School of Mines Building (Lecture Theatre 1.31)\, Imperial College London \n\n\n\nThe lecture will be hosted by the Centre for Environmental Policy at Imperial College London and held in the Royal School of Mines Building (Lecture Theatre 1.31)\, which is a different building to previous years. The main entrance can be accessed from Prince Consort Road but please note that there are a few steps into the building. Alternatively\, you can access the building from Dalby Court via the Bessemer Building\, which has step free access. \n\n\n\nImperial College South Kensington campus map: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/media/imperial-college/visit/public/SouthKensingtonCampus.pdf \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday 4 March (4.30pm – 5.30pm) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to all in attendance of the 2026 Verrall Lecture\n\n\n\nIf you missed it or would like to listen to the talk again\, please find the recording below: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Stanislav Gorb\, Professor and Director at the Zoological Institute of the Kiel University\, Germany \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStanislav Gorb is Professor and Director at the Zoological Institute of the Kiel University\, Germany. He received his PhD degree in zoology and entomology at the Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology of the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences in Kiev (Ukraine). \n\n\n\nGorb was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Vienna (Austria)\, a research assistant at University of Jena\, a group leader at the Max Planck Institutes for Developmental Biology in Tübingen and for Metals Research in Stuttgart (Germany). Gorb’s research focuses on morphology\, structure\, biomechanics\, physiology\, and evolution of surface-related functional systems in insects\, as well as the development of biologically inspired technological surfaces and systems. \n\n\n\nHe received the Schlossmann Award in Biology and Materials Science in 1995\, International Forum Design Gold Award in 2011 and Materialica “Best of” Award in 2011. In 1998\, he was the BioFuture Competition winner for his works on biological attachment devices as possible sources for biomimetics. In 2018\, he received Karl-Ritter-von-Frisch Medal of German Zoological Society. Gorb is Corresponding member of Academy of the Science and Literature Mainz\, Germany (since 2010) and Member of the National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina\, Germany (since 2011). Gorb has authored several books\, more than 500 papers in peer-reviewed journals\, and five patents. \n\n\n\nTalk title: Fly on the Ceiling: How Insect Adhesion Research can Inspire Technology \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract: Insects possess adhesive systems of remarkable efficiency. Their effectiveness is largely based on the structure and material properties of their attachment pads. Modern high-resolution techniques make it possible to analyse these surfaces down to the critical nanometre scale and to characterize their micromechanical properties with high precision. \n\n\n\nThese new insights are also of great interest for technological applications. They are increasingly being used in the development of bio-inspired material surfaces for applications as diverse as adhesive tapes and climbing robots. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHistory of the Verrall Lecture\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nTo ensure your spot at the event\, we strongly recommend signing up in advance\, as spaces are limited and tend to fill quickly. Early registration guarantees your place and helps us plan more effectively for everyone attending.  \n\n\n\nThe lecture will start at 16:30\, there will be tea and coffee available from 16:00 outside the lecture hall. There will be an RES stand and rare books on display\, so do arrive early to meet key members of the RES team. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend in person\, the talk will be recorded and shared after the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: By registering for and attending this event\, you acknowledge that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken. These images maybe 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.   URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/verrall-lecture-2026/ CATEGORIES:RES Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Photo-Prof.-Dr.-Stanislav-Gorb-e1755785802199.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20250702T143349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T151625Z UID:10000177-1772098200-1772206200@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Aquatic Insects Special Interest Group (SIG) 2026 DESCRIPTION:Aquatic Ecosystems in the Data Age\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday 26 February 2026 (9.30am – 3.30pm) and Friday 27 February 2026 (9.30am – 12.30pm) \n\n\n\nVenue: Online \n\n\n\n\n\nOur Aquatic Insects Special Interest Group event brings together researchers\, conservation practitioners and enthusiasts to explore cutting-edge approaches in aquatic ecosystem monitoring and management. \n\n\n\nThrough hands-on workshops and expert presentations\, participants will gain practical skills in modern analytical techniques while engaging with current challenges in freshwater biodiversity conservation. \n\n\n\nThe event will comprise of a full day meeting on Thursday 26 February with an optional morning workshop on Friday 27 February (included in the price). \n\n\n\n\n\n2026 – Aquatics SIG PosterDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload and share the event poster \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 1: Thursday 26 February (9.30am – 3.30pm) \n\n\n\nConservation\, Management\, and Taxonomic Innovation \n\n\n\nDay 1 features research presentations and interactive sessions on current conservation challenges and emerging taxonomic tools. The morning includes a keynote on freshwater biodiversity conservation followed by panels covering adaptive management\, community-based monitoring\, and policy integration. The afternoon centres on interactive sessions exploring pros and cons of environmental DNA applications for biomonitoring. The day concludes with discussions on building research networks and future collaboration opportunities. \n\n\n\nKeynote speakers\n\n\n\nMichael J. Samways\, Stellenbosch University\, South Africa \n\n\n\nTitle: Dragonflies as sentinels in freshwater conservation (complementarity with other taxa\, especially EPT) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Samways (PhD\, London University) is Emeritus Distinguished Professor at Stellenbosch University\, South Africa. He focuses on many aspects of insect conservation from philosophy through to strategy implementation\, nationally and internationally. \n\n\n\nMichael is recipient of the John Herschel Medal of the Royal Society of South Africa\, Senior Captain Scott and Gold Medals of the South African Academy of Science and Arts\, and Gold Medal of the Academy of Science of South Africa. He received the life-time Stellenbosch University Chancellor’s Award\, IUCN/SSC Chair’s Citation of Excellence\, and the Marsh Award from the Royal Entomological Society for outstanding and exemplary lifetime contribution in Insect Conservation. His latest book is Conservation of Dragonflies: Sentinels for Freshwater Conservation (CABI/RES\, 2024). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Jessica Ware\, American Museum of Natural History \n\n\n\nTitle: North American Aquatic Insect team: an overview of the global work at the American Museum of Natural History and associated organisations \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Jessica L. Ware is the Curator and Division Chair of Invertebrate Zoology at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)\, a prominent evolutionary biologist and entomologist known for her work on insect evolution\, particularly dragonflies\, cockroaches\, and termites\, using genetics and morphology to understand their phylogeny\, behaviour\, and biogeography\, while also being a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in STEM. \n\n\n\nJessica Ware: Division Chair of Invertebrate Zoology | AMNH \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2: Friday 27 February (9.30am – 12.30pm)\n\n\n\nData-Driven Approaches to Aquatic Ecosystem Assessment \n\n\n\nHands-on Workshop in R-Machine Learning Applications in Ecology – facilitated by SIG Convenor\, Arron Watson (Environment Agency & University of Birmingham) \n\n\n\nThis optional half-day workshop (included in the price) focuses on a hands-on R workshop exploring machine learning applications with aquatic macroinvertebrate and environmental data. Participants will learn to use packages like Random Forest for ecological data analysis\, beginning with data exploration and visualisation of macroinvertebrate community datasets alongside environmental covariates such as water chemistry and habitat metrics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme and abstracts\n\n\n\nProgrammeDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSIG Convenor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArron Watson\, Environment Agency Arron.Watson@environment-agency.gov.uk. \n\n\n\nArron works for the Environment Agency in the statutory sector\, overseen by the Defra group. They work towards cleaner rivers and a healthier environment for people and wildlife to enjoy. \n\n\n\nArron enjoys working with work aquatic invertebrates and data. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAquatic Insects SIG\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nPlease note there are significantly discounted rates for RES members\, so if you are not a member already\, consider joining today! \n\n\n\nTo access discounted member rates\, you must be logged into your account before registering. \n\n\n\nNote: By registering for and attending this event\, you acknowledge that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken. These images maybe 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.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration deadline: 17:00 (GMT)\, Wednesday 25 February 2026 \n\n\n\nOnlineRES Student Member£5RES Member/Fellow£10Standard Registration (Associate members and Non-members)£20 URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/aquatic-insects-sig-2026/ CATEGORIES:RES Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/RES_Logo-Black-RGB-SIG-Aquatic-Insects.png LOCATION:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/aquatic-insects-sig-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20250403T111227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T145132Z UID:10000170-1770715800-1770741000@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Behaviour Special Interest Group (SIG) 2026 DESCRIPTION:Behaviour Special Interest Group (SIG) 2026\n\n\n\nEmerging themes: Novel techniques and approaches in insect behaviour studies\n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday 10 February 2026 (9.30am – 5pm) \n\n\n\nVenue: The Studio\, Birmingham and online \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Behaviour SIG is a forum for the exchange of information\, ideas and techniques relating to insect behaviour. \n\n\n\nInsects have a major impact on our lives\, as they pollinate\, as well as devastate\, crop plants\, transmit diseases and may serve as a potential source of nutrition. With over one million species described and four million hypothesised to exist\, insects are the most diverse group of animals\, and such diversity is reflected in their behaviour. \n\n\n\nInsects can be great study subjects\, as their behaviour can be fairly easily investigated at all levels of analysis\, championing our understanding of biological phenomena in general. Not surprising that the 2017 Nobel prize was given for elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying circadian rhythms using Drosophila. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTechnological advancements in the last few decades have increasingly allowed the elucidation of insect behaviour that is now inspiring robotic technology\, sensor development\, neural processing and many more fields. \n\n\n\nThe aim of this meeting is for researchers and companies to share their experience of novel techniques and technology to advance the study of insect behaviour. Topics may include\, but are not exclusive to\, biotremology\, monitoring and detection\, air pressure influences\, electroreception and gravitational waves. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nThe full programme is now available below and consist of both online and in-person talks\, with two keynote speakers. (Abstract submission is now closed). \n\n\n\nProgramme – Behaviour SIGDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvening Social\n\n\n\nWe have reserved a small area at Cosy Club Birmingham Bennetts Hill | Brunch\, Cocktails & All-Day Dining at the bar on the evening of Monday 9 February from 6.30pm. Please do join us if you are able to! There will be the opportunity to purchase your own food and drinks there. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView the Behaviour SIG Posters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote speakers\n\n\n\nProf. Daniel Robert\, University of Bristol\, United Kingdom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElectric ecology and electroreception in arthropods \n\n\n\nDaniel Robert is professor of bionanoscience at the School of Biological Sciences\, University of Bristol. He and his team investigate the biophysical mechanisms used by organisms to sense and acquire information from their environment. Paying due attention to selected insect species\, he discovered the third principle of directional hearing in the animal kingdom\, which is based on the mechanical coupling between the ears of small tachinid parasitoid flies (Ormia ochracea). \n\n\n\nThis discovery enabled the development of bio-inspired microscale subwavelength directional microphones. Looking at mosquitoes\, fruit flies and tree crickets\, Robert and his team discovered active auditory mechanics in invertebrates\, a process emulating that reported in humans and other mammalian species. Spending some quality time in the company of Colombian bushcrickets\, he and Fernando Montealegre-Z discovered that the mechanism used for auditory spectral analysis is analogous and evolutionarily convergent to that of humans. \n\n\n\nWith attention turning to pollinators and their sensory ecology\, it became apparent that bees and flowers interact using static electricity\, with bees showing their capacity to detect weak floral electric fields. Since then\, Robert and his team showed that other arthropod species\, such as spiders\, caterpillars and treehoppers are sensitive to\, and use electrostatic charge and associated electric fields in various sensory ecological contexts.   \n\n\n\nCollectively\, Robert’s work reveals the existence of an electrostatic informational ecology\, and the associated detection of electrostatic fields – aerial electroreception – which are omnipresent\, enabling a sensory modality alien to humans. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Diego M. Magalhães\, Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture\, University of São Paulo\, Piracicaba\, Brazil\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn Underrated Signal: Atmospheric Pressure as a Driver of Insect Behaviour \n\n\n\nDiego M. Magalhães is a biologist with a focus on chemical ecology. After earning a Master’s in Ecology and a PhD in Zoology from the University of Brasília\, he pursued research fellowships at EMBRAPA Genetic Resources and Biotechnology and at Rothamsted Research\, delving into the volatile signals that guide plant\, microbe\, and insect interactions. \n\n\n\nHe is now a postdoctoral fellow at the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture\, University of São Paulo\, and serves as a councillor for the Latin American Association of Chemical Ecology. His work investigates how organisms communicate through airborne chemicals and how these exchanges shape ecological processes\, with the aim of turning this knowledge into sustainable and innovative strategies for pest management in agroecosystems. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConvenors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJozsef Vuts\, Rothamsted Research – jozsef.vuts@rothamsted.ac.uk \n\n\n\nJozsef is a chemical ecologist\, working in the field of pest-host interactions. He currently leads research on ecology-inspired solutions for crop and agroforestry pest management\, including the identification of microbe-derived attractants for the recruitment of pest natural enemies\, developing methods to isolate natural products with semiochemicals properties from the rhizosphere\, or the development of female attractants for a range of crop pests. \n\n\n\nJozsef applies a lab-to-field approach to his research\, using laboratory techniques [dynamic headspace collection\, high-resolution gas chromatography (GC)\, GC-coupled electroantennography (GC-EAG)\, preparative-scale GC\, olfactometry] to characterize semiochemical bioactivity\, and field experiments to confirm bioactivity at the field scale. Through his collaborative network both within and outside Rothamsted Research\, he works with industrial partners and stakeholders to maximise the impact of his research. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle Fountain\, NIAB EMR – Michelle.Fountain@niab.com \n\n\n\nMichelle specialises in the minimisation of pesticide use in fruit horticulture\, improving pollination in fruit crops and incorporating modern fruit growing practices with Integrated Pest Management. The former includes research on improving pest monitoring by developing semiochemical manipulation of insects\, optimising the use of biological control agents and enhancing and fostering local landscape ecology to provide the ecosystem service of pest control. \n\n\n\nHer pollination research focuses on the delivery of insect pollinators to fruit crops through identification of key species and enhancement of habitat in and around crops\, including wildflower and nesting resource establishment. She leads research on invasive pest species\, such as\, Drosophila suzukii\, Halyomorpha halys and Anthonomus sp. and is a taxonomic specialist of Collembola\, Araneae and fruit crop fauna. She communicates research to growers and agronomists and authors best practice guidelines and factsheets for pest control in fruit crops. She is also Convenor of the IOBC Expert Group: “Integrated Protection of Fruit Crops” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibition and Sponsorship\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to welcome Zantiks as an exhibitor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe would love to hear from you if you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the event. The brochure below highlights some of the options available\, including being present in the hub of the conference through exhibition and a Headline Sponsor. If you would like to partner with us or discuss other bespoke opportunities\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. \n\n\n\nPartner with us at our Behaviour SIG eventDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about the Behaviour SIG\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nRegistration is now open at the bottom of this page. Please note there are discounted rates for members of the RES\, so if you are not a member already\, consider joining today! \n\n\n\nTo access discounted member rates\, you must be logged into your account before registering. \n\n\n\nNote: By registering for and attending this event\, you acknowledge that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken. These images maybe 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.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-person registration deadline: 17:00 (GMT)\, Wednesday 28 January 2026 \n\n\n\nIn-personRES Student Member£20RES Member£55Standard Registration (Associate members and Non-members)£85\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration deadline: 17:00 (GMT)\, Friday 6 February 2026 \n\n\n\nOnlineRES Student Member£5RES Member£15Standard Registration (Associate members and Non-members)£25\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote – We do not provide recordings of events or presentations as standard\, unless otherwise stated. URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/behaviour-sig-2026/ CATEGORIES:RES Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/RES_Logo-Black-RGB-SIG-Behaviour.png LOCATION:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/behaviour-sig-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20251001T181716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T130122Z UID:10000183-1770026400-1772035200@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Entographica: The Invertebrate-Inspired Art Exhibition - External Event DESCRIPTION:Entographica\, an exhibition of invertebrate inspired art from the Entographic Collective. \n\n\n\nBath Royal Literature and Science Institute\, Queens Square\, Bath\, UK.  \n\n\n\nA diverse range of invertebrate portraits from 15 artists\, ranging from glass carbide beetles to delicate fabric flies\, phantom moths to the surreal genitalia of spiders and much more. \n\n\n\nView works of art designed to inspire a fresh rapport with the smaller champions of the natural world\, an introduction to a world of intricate and complex beauty that will fire imaginations and lead to a new understanding of the vital role they play in maintaining our planet. \n\n\n\nMore information can be found here: Home – Entographica or contact Peter Smithers at peter@royensoc.co.uk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nThe exhibition will run from 2nd to 25th February 2026. \n\n\n\nMonday – Saturday 10am – 4pm. \n\n\n\nFree entry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Entographica exhibition is supported by RES Goodman Fund. URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/entographica-the-invertebrate-inspired-art-exhibition-external-event/ CATEGORIES:External Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251215T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251218T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20251205T112014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T112228Z UID:10000190-1765785600-1766077200@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:BES Annual Meeting 2025 - External Event DESCRIPTION:Say Hello to the Royal Entomological Society Team at the British Ecological Society (BES) Annual Meeting 2025 in Edinburgh 15-18 December. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeading to the British Ecological Society (BES) Annual Meeting 2025 in Edinburgh? \n\n\n\nCome and meet the Royal Entomological Society team at stand LT7! \n\n\n\nWe’d love to connect\, chat about all things entomology\, and share what’s new at RES. \n\n\n\nSee you there! 🪲 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach year\, the BES Annual Meeting attracts around 1500 delegates and provides opportunities to meet new colleagues\, develop your career\, learn new skills\, and share your science with the global ecological community.  \n\n\n\nBES will be offering an exciting programme of internationally renowned plenary speakers\, diverse thematic sessions\, engaging workshops\, and a variety of networking events. We are delighted to be joining them at EICC Edinburgh for 2025.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView the programme\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more on the BES website URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/bes-2025/ CATEGORIES:External Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BES-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251201T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251201T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20250603T131420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T113751Z UID:10000172-1764581400-1764606600@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Irish Entomologists' Meeting 2025 DESCRIPTION:Irish Entomologists’ Meeting\n\n\n\nThe Royal Entomological Society and the Student Entomological Society of Ireland are delighted to host an Irish Entomologist’s Meeting on 1st December 2025. This full day meeting will be hosted at University College Dublin\, where we will hear from those involved in\, using or supporting entomological research. Whether you’re an entomologist working in Ireland\, interested in Irish entomology\, or interested in a trip to Dublin – everyone is welcome! Lunch and refreshments will be provided on the day.Abstract submissions are now closed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nProgramme – Irish Entomologists Meeting 2025 v2Download\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed. \n\n\n\nTo access discounted member rates\, you must be logged into your account before registering. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeadline for registration: Friday 21 November \n\n\n\nIn-personRES Student Member£8RES Member£15Standard Registration (Associate members and Non-members)£30 URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/irish-entomologists-meeting-2025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/RES-Ireland-meeting-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20250919T103959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T102433Z UID:10000182-1763802000-1763830800@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Outreach\, Culture & Education SIG 2025 DESCRIPTION:Outreach\, Culture & Education Special Interest Group (SIG) 2025\n\n\n\nWe are excited to invite you to the next RES Outreach SIG meeting at the National Museum of Scotland\, Edinburgh on 22 November. Come and join us and… \n\n\n\nBe inspired…\n\n\n\nBy our guest speakers: \n\n\n\n\nEntomologist\, farmer and conservationist Dr Sarah Beynon\, shares her experience of Dr Beynon’s Bug Farm and her latest conservation projects\n\n\n\nNaturalist\, ecologist and TV presenter Nick Baker\, who is embarking on a new Scottish wood ant project\n\n\n\n\nBe creative…\n\n\n\nIn workshops with: \n\n\n\n\nCurator Ashleigh Whiffin\, Engagement Manager Ashley Mackenzie-White\, and Artist Ed Harrison will share how the Wild Wings of Hope project was delivered at NMS and give delegates a taster of these creative workshops.\n\n\n\nJessica Symons\, the anthropologist and digital consultant who brought us Giant Insect World\, will be guiding us to create modern\, dynamic experiences\n\n\n\n\nBe collaborative…\n\n\n\nThroughout the day\, with: \n\n\n\n\nA dedicated poster session to network\, chat and see what exciting entomology outreach projects have been going on\n\n\n\nOpportunities to meet like-minded people and plan your next outreach venture\, whether it’s a small local project or a major event for Insect Week!\n\n\n\n\nIf you love entomology outreach\, this is the place for you! \n\n\n\n\nRead more about the RES SIGs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nProgramme – Outreach\, Education and Culture SIG 2025Download\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nRegistration is now open at the bottom of this page. Please note there are discounted rates for members of the RES\, so if you are not a member already\, consider joining today! \n\n\n\nTo access discounted member rates\, you must be logged into your account before registering. \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-person registration deadline: 17:00 (GMT)\, Friday 14 November \n\n\n\nIn-personRES Student Member£20RES Member£40Standard Registration (Associate members and Non-members)£60 URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/outreach-sig-2025/ CATEGORIES:RES Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/RES_Logo-Black-RGB-SIG-Outreach.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251109T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20251107T114747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T115019Z UID:10000186-1762675200-1762966800@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:ESA 2025 - External Event DESCRIPTION:Say Hello to the Royal Entomological Society Team at the Entomological Society of America (ESA) meeting 9-12 November 2025 in Portland\, Oregon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeading to the Entomological Society of America (ESA) meeting in Portland\, Oregon? \n\n\n\nCome and meet the Royal Entomological Society team at Booth 206! \n\n\n\nWe’d love to connect\, chat about all things entomology\, and share what’s new at RES. \n\n\n\nSee you there! 🪲 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy This Year is Unmissable: \n\n\n\n\nInnovative Ideas: Dive into groundbreaking research and cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of insect- science.\n\n\n\nLegacy of Knowledge: Honor the rich history and contributions of entomologists who have paved the way for today’s advancements.\n\n\n\nPassionate Community: Connect with a vibrant network of professionals who are as enthusiastic about insects as you are.\n\n\n\n\nExclusive In-Person Experience: \n\n\n\n\nNo Virtual Presentations: Immerse yourself fully in the live\, interactive sessions and hands-on workshops.\n\n\n\nNetworking Opportunities: Forge new friendships and professional connections that will last a lifetime.\n\n\n\nMemorable Moments: Create lasting memories with fellow entomologists in the beautiful city of Portland.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more on the ESA website URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/esa-2025/ CATEGORIES:External Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Entomological-Society-of-America-ESA-meeting-9-12-November-in-Portland-Oregon-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20250109T105239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T103428Z UID:10000165-1762344000-1762362000@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Orthoptera Special Interest Group (SIG) 2025 DESCRIPTION:Orthoptera Special Interest Group (SIG) 2025\n\n\n\nJoin us at The Natural History Museum\, London for the Royal Entomological Society’s annual Orthoptera meeting about grasshopper and cricket research\, conservation\, recording and more. \n\n\n\nOur Orthoptera Special Interest Group (SIG) provides a forum for the discussion of all aspects of research and outreach involving Orthoptera\, including behaviour\, physiology\, acoustics\, ecology and taxonomy. The programme includes around ten short talks\, with posters and livestock presented during refreshment breaks. The meeting is followed by an optional supper and drinks in the NHM common room. \n\n\n\nWe welcome contributions from all enthusiasts\, students\, academics\, and other professionals. \n\n\n\nAbstracts \n\n\n\nPlease contact one of the SIG Convenors below directly if you would like to present a talk or poster\, or bring along some live specimens. \n\n\n\nSIG Convenors\n\n\n\n\nDarron Cullen: d.cullen@hull.ac.uk\n\n\n\nJudith Marshall j.marshall@nhm.ac.uk\n\n\n\nEd Baker: edward.baker@nhm.ac.uk\n\n\n\nBeulah Garner: b.garner@nhm.ac.uk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nProgramme – Orthoptera SIG 2025Download\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nRegistration is now open at the bottom of this page. Please note there are discounted rates for members of the RES\, so if you are not a member already\, consider joining today! \n\n\n\nTo access discounted member rates\, you must be logged into your account before registering. \n\n\n\nWe welcome those attending in person to join after the event for a buffet dinner at NHM. Tickets can be added when registering for an additional £15. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn-person registration deadline: 17:00 (GMT)\, Monday 27 October \n\n\n\nIn-personRES Student Member£5RES Member/Fellow£10Standard Registration (Associate members and Non-members)£15\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration deadline: 17:00 (GMT)\, Monday 3 November \n\n\n\nOnlineRES Student MemberFreeRES Member/Fellow£5Standard Registration (Associate members and Non-members)£10 URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/orthoptera-2025/ CATEGORIES:RES Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/RES_Logo-Black-RGB-SIG-Orthoptera.png LOCATION:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/orthoptera-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20250818T085428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T085439Z UID:10000179-1760781600-1760979600@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:New Scientist Live 2025 – External Event DESCRIPTION:New Scientist Live 2025 \n\n\n\nSat 18  – Sun 19 October 2025\, Mon 20 Oct Schools’ Day. \n\n\n\nExCeL Centre London\, Royal Victoria Dock\, 1 Western Gateway\, London E16 1XL \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and see the RES at New Scientist Live\n\n\n\nVisit us at the Royal Entomological Society stand at New Scientist Live 2025. \n\n\n\nMeet some live insects\, find about why insects and entomology is important in our world\, talk with entomologists and hear about careers with insects. URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/new-scientist-live-2025-external-event/ CATEGORIES:External Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/new-scientist-live-2022_NSL_logo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20241024T152904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T073211Z UID:10000162-1760342400-1760720400@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:External - XII International Symposium on Aphids DESCRIPTION:XII International Symposium on Aphids \n\n\n\n13-17 October 2025\, Yongpyong\, Korea \n\n\n\nOrganized by Prof. Seunghwan LEE\, Laboratory of Insect Biosystematics\, Division of Entomology\, Seoul National University (SNU)\, Korea. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information and details of how to register\, please visit the official ISA website here. URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/aphids-xii-international-symposium/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20250409T152652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T151204Z UID:10000171-1760001300-1760027400@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Insects as Food and Feed (SIG) 2025 DESCRIPTION:Insects as Food and Feed: delivering sustainable protein to the food system \n\n\n\nDate: Thursday 9 October 2025 (09:15 – 16:30) \n\n\n\nVenue: Elm Grove Conference Centre\, The University of Roehampton: Home – Roehampton Venues \n\n\n\nListen to informative talks around the subject of insect protein\, the benefits\, ethics and issues surrounding the rearing of insects\, their uses in pathology\, industry\, agriculture & farming\, cattle feed and protein for human and non-human animal consumption. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\n\nEthics of entomophagy: insect protein within the UK landscape \n\n\n\nNutritional value of insect protein in animal feed and human food \n\n\n\nApplication of insects/insect protein in food and feed formulation \n\n\n\n\nThe Insects as Food and Feed Special Interest Group (SIG) is slightly different from other SIG’s as it aims to offer a focus for an emerging industry rather that an area of study. As part of the Society’s Grand Challenges in Entomology\, the Insects as Food and Feed SIG brings together a diverse range of people from across this embryonic industry such as scientists\, farmers\, food technologists\, lawyers and chefs to examine the vast range of possibilities offered by insects as a novel source of protein for both human and livestock consumption and more. \n\n\n\nThis annual event will report on current research and industry innovations\, plus offering open discussions with informed panels and opportunities for informal talks and networking. Anyone with an interest in the area is welcome to attend. \n\n\n\nThere will be an opportunity to meet informally for drinks and food after the event\, and more information will follow closer to the date. \n\n\n\nIn Partnership with Michelmores: The Michelmores Sustainable Agriculture practice is dedicated to working with businesses whose technologies and practices are tackling the most pressing issues facing the agriculture sector: climate change and biodiversity loss.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe thank the Insect Welfare Research Society (IWRS) for support through a Small Meetings Grant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nProgramme – IAFF 2025Download\n\n\n\nKeynotes speakers:\n\n\n\nProf. Jonathan Birch\, Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Jeremy Coller Centre for Animal Sentience\, the LSE \n\n\n\nTalk title: The Minds of Insects and Why They Matter \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJonathan is a Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Jeremy Coller Centre for Animal Sentience at the LSE. In 2021\, he led a Review of the Evidence of Sentience in Cephalopod Molluscs and Decapod Crustaceans that led to invertebrate animals including octopuses\, crabs and lobsters being included in the UK government’s Sentience Bill. \n\n\n\nIn 2024\, Jonathan published The Edge of Sentience: Risk and Precaution in Humans\, Other Animals\, and AI.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Jo Gould\, Assistant Professor in Food Sciences\, The University of Nottingham \n\n\n\nTalk title: Talk Title: Insect protein functionality for structuring food products   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJo holds a BSc in Food Science and Nutrition and a Ph.D in Food Science from the University of Nottingham. Her Ph.D research focused on understanding the functionality and applicability of cocoa particles as a natural particulate emulsifier. Following on from her Ph.D\, in a postdoctoral research role with the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacture in Food\, Jo continued research into natural particulate emulsifiers confirming the role of lignin in the emulsifying properties of cocoa particles and utilising existing processes in the bioenergy industry to create hydrophobic natural Pickering particles from food waste. \n\n\n\nJo was appointed as an Assistant Professor in Food Science at the University of Nottingham in September 2017 and is part of the Food Materials Science Group. Research focuses on incorporating sustainable sources of protein – insect and plant proteins – into food microstructures\, by understanding the relationship between processing – functionality – safety of an ingredient. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Tim Parr\, Professor in Nutritional Biochemistry\, Faculty of Science\, The University of Nottingham \n\n\n\nTalk title: The nutrient composition of insects: determining factors that influence nutrient composition for feed and food \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTim is a Professor of Nutritional Biochemistry from School of Biosciences and the Food Systems Institute at the University of Nottingham. His research examines metabolic adaptations which production animals can undergo to enhance nutrient production efficiency and quality.     \n\n\n\nHis most recent published research has been working on projects examining how manipulation of insect’s diet effects their growth and their nutrient body composition\, and how adaptable this is.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBen Brown\, Co-Founder & COO\, InsectBiotech \n\n\n\nTalk title: Optimising Black Soldier Fly larvae use: waste residue conversion as the future of feed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBen is a seasoned entrepreneur and operational leader with over 20 years of experience as Chief Operating Officer across multiple industries\, including healthcare tech\, manufacturing\, and CRM. He successfully built and exited several start-ups\, combining strategic insight with deep financial expertise. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOriginally trained as a marine biologist\, Ben brings a unique blend of scientific rigor and operational acumen. Ben holds an MBA from SDA Bocconi\, and B.Sc & B.Comm from the University of Western Australia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibition\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in exhibiting at this event\, please contact fran.fleming@royensoc.co.uk \n\n\n\nConvenors\n\n\n\n\nDaniel Amor – daniel.amor@bristol.ac.uk\n\n\n\nKieran Robertson – krobertson05@qub.ac.uk\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about the Food & Feed SIG\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nRegistration for in-person attendance is now closed\, but there are still a few places available. Please contact fran.fleming@royensoc.co.uk for more information. There are significantly discounted rates for RES members\, so if you are not a member already\, consider joining today! \n\n\n\nTo access discounted member rates\, you must be logged into your account before registering. \n\n\n\nAttending the Insects as Food and Feed Conference qualifies for 6 BASIS CPD points\, supporting your continued professional development. A sign-in sheet will be available at the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-person registration deadline: 17:00 (GMT)\, Monday 29 September 2025 \n\n\n\nIn-personRES Student Member£25RES Member/Fellow£55Standard Registration (Associate members and Non-members)£100\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration deadline: 17:00 (GMT)\, Thursday 9 October 2025 \n\n\n\nOnlineRES Student Member£10RES Member/Fellow£20Standard Registration (Associate members and Non-members)£70 URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/iaff25/ CATEGORIES:RES Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/RES_Logo-Black-RGB-SIG-Food-and-Feed.png LOCATION:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/iaff25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20250715T151203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T095322Z UID:10000178-1758796200-1758814200@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Green Planet Design Conference 2025 - External Event DESCRIPTION:Green Planet Design Conference \n\n\n\n25 September 2025 – 10:30 – 15.30\n\n\n\nKingfisher Suite\, Camley Street Natural Park\, Kings Cross\, London\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us alongside Mitie\, Bumblebee Conservation Trust and Plantlife for our Green Planet Design Conference\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to read more and register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Event \n\n\n\nJoin us for a day of interactive workshop sessions exploring how estate owners can create nature-positive assets. \n\n\n\nWe will look at how to support biodiversity while delivering real value for business. \n\n\n\nThe day will be led by Mitie’s Green Planet Design team alongside leading environmental charities\, Plantlife\, The Royal Entomological Society and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.  \n\n\n\nThe Venue \n\n\n\nThis year’s conference will take place in the heart one of London’s hidden gems\, the Camley Street Natural Park near King’s Cross. The park is a unique natural reserve with woodland\, grassland and wetland habitats.  \n\n\n\nThe Event \n\n\n\n10.30 – 15.30. Arrivals from 10.00 for a 10.30 start. Lunch and refreshments provided. \n\n\n\nThe day will be split into 4 workshop sessions\, including a short walking tour.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshops led by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPlantlife is best known for its hugely successful and impactful No Mow May initiative that’s struck a chord with millions of people across the UK\, and does great work to raise the awareness of the importance of grasslands as a habitat to increase and maintain biodiversity nationally. Find out more  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Bumblebee Conservation Trust is best known for it’s Bee the Change initiative\, raising awareness of how we can all become part of conservation our pollinating insect population across the UK. Find out more  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMitie transforms places for customers with technology\, innovation and their passion for excellence. Founded in 1987\, Mitie are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company. Find out more  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho is attending?\n\n\n\n\nDirector of Estates and Building Services\n\n\n\nUK Property Director\n\n\n\nGlobal Head of ESG\, Property Management\n\n\n\nGroup Sustainability Director\n\n\n\nDirector of Sustainability\n\n\n\nDirector of Supply Chain & Head of Charity\n\n\n\nEnvironmental & Energy Manager\n\n\n\nUK Head of Sustainability\n\n\n\nEnvironment Advisor\n\n\n\nHead of Forestry\n\n\n\nStrategic Director\n\n\n\nHead of Commercial and Supply Chain URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/green-planet-design-conference-2025/ CATEGORIES:External Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Green-Planet-Design-event.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20250818T140743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T122746Z UID:10000180-1757422800-1757426400@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Royal Entomological Society AGM to take place as an in-person and online event during Ento25 \n\n\n\n\nFind out more about Ento25\n\n\n\n\nAll members and fellows are welcome to join the meeting (online and in-person) to hear about RES activities over the last year. \n\n\n\nView the AGM papers using the following links. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2024-2025 Annual Report \n\n\n\nRES Annual Report 2025 Final V 2 AGM 2025Download\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGM 2025 Agenda \n\n\n\nAGM 2024 Minutes \n\n\n\nRES AGM Bye-law Updates \n\n\n\nRES draft Amended Bye-Laws 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about the RES AGM\n\n\n\n\n\nRead the latest RES Strategy\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will also welcome our new Trustees\n\n\n\nPlease don’t forget to vote for our new Trustees and Committee Chairs. \n\n\n\nThe voting process\n\n\n\nOnline voting information will be emailed to the Membership and displayed on the website.  \n\n\n\nVoting will close on 26 August 2025. \n\n\n\n\nVote for RES Trustees\n\n\n\n\nCandidates will be notified of the results before the AGM. Council will announce the results at the AGM on 9 September 2025\, taking place during Ento25. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to attend\n\n\n\nTo attend the AGM online\, please register below for free. You will be sent the streaming link shortly before the meeting. URL:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/annual-general-meeting-agm-2025/ CATEGORIES:RES Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RES_Logo-Black-RGB.png LOCATION:https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/annual-general-meeting-agm-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200433 CREATED:20250116T122930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T114225Z UID:10000167-1757412000-1757610000@www.royensoc.co.uk SUMMARY:Ento25: Online DESCRIPTION:9 – 11 September 2025Technology & Innovation Centre\, University of Strathclyde\, Glasgow \n\n\n\nWe are delighted to invite you to Ento25\, the Royal Entomological Society’s annual meeting dedicated to insect science. Join the global entomological community\, with opportunities to present your work\, meet new contacts and build collaborations.\n\n\n\nYou can join discussions on social media using #Ento25\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-person registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract submission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlenary speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccommodation & Travel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibition & sponsorship\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGM 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration \n\n\n\nOnline registration for Ento25 is now open! Join entomologists from around the world to present your work\, meet new contacts\, and build on your career! To register\, please select from the tickets at the bottom of this page. \n\n\n\nEnto 25 Convenors\n\n\n\n\nGail Jackson\, University of Edinburgh\n\n\n\nAli Karley\, The James Hutton Institute\, Dundee\n\n\n\nMauro Pazmino Betancourth\, University of Glasgow\n\n\n\nFiona Highet\, SASA\, Edinburgh\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the convenors\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nWe work hard to ensure registration costs remain accessible and offer significantly reduced rates for RES members. If you aren’t already a member\, join today! \n\n\n\n\nBecome a member\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs part of your online registration you will have access to: \n\n\n\n\n3 days immersed in the current themes across insect science\n\n\n\nThe chance to present your work online to the global entomological community\n\n\n\nThree internationally renowned plenary speakers\n\n\n\nKey themed topics led by keynote speakers\n\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline: 17:00 (BST)\, Sunday 7 September \n\n\n\nOnline registrationStudent member£40Member£80Associate member£200Non-member£200\n\n\n\nIf you are registering on behalf of someone else\, please be sure to use the name and details of the person attending. \n\n\n\nIf you require any assistance with your purchase or would like more information\, please feel free to email us at info@royensoc.co.uk \n\n\n\nAre you a member? Log in to your membership account for access to discounted tickets. \n\n\n\nPlease note this page is for online registration. If you want to join in-person\, please click the link below. \n\n\n\n\nIn-person Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme \n\n\n\nEnto25 FINAL PROGRAMME (higher Res)Download\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: Ento25 Online is a live stream of the conference talks and will not be recorded for later viewing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund policy\n\n\n\n\nIf cancellation is received before 17:00 (BST)\, Friday 19 July\, the full registration fee will be refunded.\n\n\n\nIf cancellation is received after 17:00 (BST)\, Friday 19 July\, but before 17:00 (BST)\, Wednesday 3 September\, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded.\n\n\n\nNo refunds will be given after 17:00 (BST)\, Wednesday 3 September. 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