British Dragonfly Society AGM 2022 (External Meeting)
2022-11-19 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London)
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British Dragonfly Society AGM 2022

Date: Saturday, 19 November 2022

Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Cost: Free

Event Category: Meeting run by BDS

Event Website: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bds-annual-meeting-and-agm-tickets-397263173847?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Location: Online

Organiser: British Dragonfly Society

Chalcolestes viridis, Leste vert, © Thomas Bresson

Join British Dragonfly Society for their Annual Meeting – open to anyone with an interest in dragonflies and wetland conservation.

This event is free but donations are welcome.

Registration is essential; book your ticket here.

The day will be hosted on zoom; if you are not familiar with the app please check out the new users manual here.

You will receive the link for the event on Zoom via email near the time.

Programme

9:30 Welcome

9:45 Steart Marshes a working wetland ~ Alys Laver (WWT Senior Conservation Warden)

10:15 Urban Wetlands for Wellbeing ~ Andy Graham (WWT Senior Project Manager)

10:45 Dragonflies of Llangorse Lake ~ Keith Noble (BDS County Dragonfly Recorder for Breconshire)

11:15 Break

11:30 Q&A with morning speakers

12:00 BDS Staff Update

12:30 Meet our new Conservation Outreach Officer, Lauren Kennedy

13:00 AGM

13:30 Lunch

14:15 A common endosymbiotic bacterium led to reduced genetic diversity in the Common Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans) ~ Junchen Deng (Lund University)

14:45 Willow Emeralds in the Winter – Extending Dragonfly Recording To Every Season! ~ Ian Merrill (BDS County Dragonfly Recorder for Leicestershire with Rutland)

15:15 Break

15:30 Tackling invasive aquatic weeds with South American weevils ~ Djami Djeddour (EA Project Manager)

16:00 Q&A with afternoon speakers

16:30 Finish (the meeting will be left live for a chance to socialise with other attendees).

Please note the programme may be updated.

Talk information

Willow Emeralds in the Winter – Extending Dragonfly Recording To Every Season!

Ian Merrill (BDS County Dragonfly Recorder for Leicestershire with Rutland)

As BDS recorder for VC 55 (Leicestershire & Rutland), Ian Merrill will recount his personal experience of the colonisation of VC 55 by Willow Emerald Damselfly since 2019. The presentation will focus on the benefits of searching for evidence of the species during the winter months and the huge value which can be added to our knowledge of the spread of this often-elusive species by the adoption of this tactic. The richly illustrated talk will describe how best to focus winter recording efforts, exactly where best to search and, importantly, exactly what the clues of its presence look like in the field.

Mating Blue-tailed Damselflies by Erik Svensson

A common endosymbiotic bacterium led to reduced genetic diversity in the Common Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans)

Junchen Deng (Lund University)

Population genetic diversity is closely linked with the ability of species to colonize new habitats. Although both abiotic and biotic factors can shape the genetic diversity of a population, the effects of biotic factors are often unexplored. One of these biotic factors could be Wolbachia, a common endosymbiotic bacterium found in >40% of insect species. Wolbachia can manipulate host reproduction in many ways and thus influence the genetic diversity of a population. Blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans), or Common Bluetail, is a species expanding northward under global climate change. Although several studies have looked at the population genetics of I. elegans, no one has investigated Wolbachia and its potential effects on the genetic diversity of this damselfly species. In our study, we characterized Wolbachia diversity and genetic diversity of I. elegans populations across Europe by sequencing various Wolbachia and host genetic markers. Our results linked the reduction of genetic diversity of I. elegans populations to the infection of a Wolbachia strain. These findings provided an example of how endosymbiont infections can shape spatial variation in the genetic diversity of their host populations during range expansion.

Variable Damselflies by Keith Noble

Dragonflies of Llangorse Lake

Keith Noble (County Dragonfly Recorder for Breconshire)

Llangorse Lake is the largest natural water body in south/mid-Wales and is important for a wide range of wildlife. In recent years the number of dragonfly species has increased and this summer the Lake was recognised as a Dragonfly Hotspot, with good support from local organisations and the community. I shall illustrate the talk with my own photographs.

Image: Willow Emerald Damselfly by Thomas Bresson

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Requirements

Booking required: Register here

Contact: eleanor.colver@british-dragonflies.org.uk

Alien Species in the Maltese islands - Online Meeting with David Mifsud
2022-11-26 19:00 - 20:00 | https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/alien-species-in-the-maltese-islands/
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Alien Species in the Maltese islands

Online Meeting with Professor David Mifsud

Despite the fact that the central Mediterranean Islands of the Maltese archipelago are surrounded by the sea and the nearest land mass (Sicily) is some 90 km away, almost all alien species of insects that invaded the Mediterranean basin managed to find their way also to Malta. A brief overview will be provided of these alien species and their possible introductory pathways discussed. Their impacts on the natural environment will also be highlighted.

Thank you to those who attended our ‘Alien Species in the Maltese islands’ online meeting with Professor David Mifsud live.

We were able to successfully record this meeting and are pleased to be able to share this with you if you missed it, or just wanted to watch it again!

Note: All attendees, including members, must register below to receive the link to attend the talk.

Professor David Mifsud graduated with a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Biology from the University of Malta and then he continued his studies in Switzerland (Basel) from where he earned a Ph.D. in zoology. He is also a Fellow of the Linnean Society (FLS) and of the Royal Entomological Society (FRES). He was also awarded the National Order of Merit (MOM) for his vast contributions in the study of entomology. Currently, David holds the post of Associate Professor in Entomology at the Department of Rural Sciences and Food Technology at the Institute of Earth Systems, University of Malta and he is also Director of the Centre for the Liberal Arts and Sciences. He also serves on government boards mainly related to plant health and beekeeping.

David is also President of the Entomological Society of Malta (ESM) and Founder of the Association of Maltese Apiculturists (AMA). Both NGOs are directly linked with the study and dissemination of information on insects, a subject, for which David dedicated most of his career.

David published more about 200 publications in scientific journals. Most of his publications focus on studies related to biodiversity with special reference to that of the Maltese Islands. His main area of research is that pertaining to the study of insects (entomology), but he is also actively involved in other studies such as that for mites, plant pathogenic fungi and plant parasitic nematodes. David has also described more than 80 species of insects new to science.

David is editor of a peer-reviewed scientific journal devoted to the study of insects, the “Bulletin of the Entomological Society of Malta”. In these last eight years, David managed to involve 30 Maltese naturalists and some more than 80 scientists from abroad to publish their original research work pertaining mostly to the study of Maltese insects in this journal. In fact, to-date nine volumes have been published which contain around over 150 scientific publications, providing information on more than 1,600 species of insects which occur in the natural environment of out islands.

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*CANCELLED* - Evening online talk 2022 - Adam Hart
2022-12-07 19:30 - 20:45 | https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/evening-online-talk-2022-adam-hart/
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Cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances

We are very sorry to have to cancel this meeting.

We have a great programme of evening meetings ahead and hope you will join us for some of them. The next one is on 1st February and will be presented by Professor May Berenbaum (University of Illinois).

Read more and register for May’s talk here.

The Royal Entomological Society’s online talk series

These online meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month from 19.30 to 20.45 (UK time).

There will also be an opportunity to hear some exciting updates about the Society and its activities.

Note: All attendees, including members, must register below to receive the link to attend the talk.

Speaker: Adam Hart

Professor of Science Communication

RES Vice President

Citizen Entomology – Power to the People

Outreach and engagement in entomology are massively important. But there are so many other pressures on a busy entomologist’s time that it can sometimes feel like there is too much to do to have enough time to tell people about it! We need to find ways to combine activities, and to do more with less; a citizen science approach to entomology is one way to do that.

Citizen science involves scientists working in partnership with the public, and it can be both a powerful research and engagement tool. Professor Adam Hart will outline his experiences with entomological citizen science research, including projects on ant nuptial flights and social wasp surveys supported by the Royal Entomological Society. By working with the public, he’ll show how it is possible to produce high-quality research and achieve useful, high impact, outreach on both short and long-term projects.

Adam Hart is an entomologist and the university’s Professor of Science Communication. As well as research and teaching, he is a regular broadcaster for BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service, presenting documentaries on topics from trophy hunting to tree diseases. He has also presented the weekly science program Science in Action for the BBC World Service. On television, Adam has co-presented several documentary series, most notably BBC4’s Planet Ant and BBC2’s Hive Alive.

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Online talk February 2023 - May Berenbaum
2023-02-01 18:30 - 19:45 | https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/online-talk-february-2023-may-berenbaum/
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The Royal Entomological Society’s online talk series

These online meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month from 19.30 to 20.45 (UK time).

There will also be an opportunity to hear some exciting updates about the Society and its activities.

Please note: this talk will start one hour earlier than usual at 18.30 UK

Speaker: May Berenbaum

Professor of Entomology

University of Illinois

Why honey bees make honey

“The only reason for being a bee is to make honey. And the only reason for making honey is so I can eat it.” Among the more famous A.A.Milne quotes from Winnie the Pooh

As it happens, May has been working on why bees make honey (with some of the reasons described in her annual review “Honey as a functional food for Apis mellifera“

Professor May Roberta Berenbaum is a professor of entomology at the University of Illinois and IGB faculty member. Her research focuses on chemical interactions between herbivorous insects and their host plants, and the implications of these interactions on the organization of natural communities and the evolution of species.

In 2014, she was awarded the National Medal of Science, the nation’s highest honour for achievement and leadership in advancing the fields of science and technology, according to an announcement from the White House Press Office.

She also created the Insect Fear Film Festival. The festival engages and entertains hundreds of viewers each year with feature-length films and shorts, commentary on the films, an insect petting zoo and an insect art contest.

Berenbaum graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in biology from Yale University in 1975. She earned a Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology from Cornell University in 1980.

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Verrall Lecture 2023
2023-03-01 16:00 - 17:30 | https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/verrall-lecture-2023/
The Verrall Lecture 2023

“Managing tropical ecosystems for insect biodiversity”

Please join us for the Verrall lecture 2023, taking place at the Flett Theatre, Natural History Museum, London on March 1st 2023.

4pm (UK) refreshments, 4.30pm (UK) lecture

The Verrall is open to people visiting NHM on the day. If you cannot make it, not to worry – register below to watch the stream online.

Thank you to all who attended the Verrall Lecture 2023 – Watch back the recording here.

The speaker for the Verrall Lecture 2023 will be Dr Edgar Turner.

Dr Edgar Turner

Associate Professor, Curator of Insects in the University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge

Tutor for Access and Outreach, Clare College

Ed Turner is a conservation scientist who researches strategies that can be employed to conserve species diversity and healthy ecosystem functioning both in the UK and abroad. He is also a University Teaching Officer in the Department of Zoology, Curator of Insects in the University Museum of Zoology and a Fellow at Clare College, Cambridge.

His work includes investigating biodiversity of oil palm plantations in Sumatra, Indonesia on the BEFTA programme, the SAFE Project in Sabah, Malaysia that experimentally investigates the impact of rainforest fragmentation and collaborating with the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire Wildlife Trust in the UK, investigating insect diversity and management on chalk grassland reserves.

Managing tropical ecosystems for insect biodiversity – Edgar Turner

Tropical ecosystems contain an astonishing variety of life, but are increasingly threatened, particularly by logging, agricultural expansion, and the pervasive impacts of climate change. In this talk I will explore our ongoing work with collaborators in Malaysia and Indonesia investigating some of the impacts of forest logging and conversion to oil palm on insects, but also ways that landscapes can be managed to maintain and even increase insect biodiversity.

Ed is interested in insect ecology and conservation, with research projects based in both the UK and Southeast Asia. His research focusses on ways that human-modified landscapes can be managed to benefit biodiversity and healthy-functioning ecosystems, while still allowing other uses. With collaborators from universities, NGOs and the oil palm industry, Ed has studied the impacts of tropical agricultural expansion in Southeast Asia, particularly on insects, for about 20 years. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Zoology, and Curator of Insects in the University Museum of Zoology, University of Cambridge.

Find out about the history of the Verrall Lecture.

Know young people interested in entomology? Consider bringing them to the Young Verrall Lecture on March 4th where Edgar simplifies his talk for younger audiences.

Directions to the Flett Lecture theatre:

Enter the NHM via the Exhibition road entrance, go up three floors to the Flett lecture theatre which is on the left hand side as you enter, a lift is available.

Floor 1 on the RH side of the map here:

NHM-Map-March-2022Download

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Staffordshire Invertebrate Science Fair - External Event
2023-03-04 10:30 - 16:00
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Date: Saturday, 4 March 2023

Website: https://www.facebook.com/staffsbugfest

Organiser:

Staffordshire Invertebrate Science Fair

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Young Verrall Lecture 2023
2023-03-04 14:30 - 16:00 | Science Building, Staffordshire University, Leek Road Campus, Leek Rd, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DF United Kingdom, The Science Building, Staffordshire University, Leek Road Campus, Leek Rd,, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DF, United Kingdom
Young Verrall Lecture 2023

“Insect conservation: conserving the little things that run the world”

Join the Amateur Entomologists’ Society and Royal Entomological Society for the Young Verrall Lecture on Saturday 4 March 2023, 2:30pm GMT (9:30am EST, check the time in your country here) at the Science Building, Staffordshire University, Leek Road Campus, Leek Rd, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DF United Kingdom.

This free talk, aimed at young entomologists, particularly those 11-14 years, but open to all, will be a hybrid event, held online using Zoom Webinar or in person at the Staffordshire Invertebrate Science Fair, a free family event with stands, activities, and talks all about invertebrates. Register here if you wish to attend virtually, the Zoom link will be added closer to the date.

Our speaker this year is Ed Turner, a conservation scientist who researches strategies that can be employed to conserve species diversity and healthy ecosystem functioning both in the UK and abroad. He is also a University Teaching Officer in the Department of Zoology, Curator of Insects in the University Museum of Zoology and a Fellow at Clare College, Cambridge.

His work includes investigating biodiversity of oil palm plantations in Sumatra, Indonesia on the BEFTA programme, the SAFE Project in Sabah, Malaysia that experimentally investigates the impact of rainforest fragmentation and collaborating with the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire Wildlife Trust in the UK, investigating insect diversity and management on chalk grassland reserves

We look forward to seeing you there!

Click here to register on EventBrite – It’s free!

More information can be found here

Dr Edgar Turner

Associate Professor, Curator of Insects in the University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge

Tutor for Access and Outreach, Clare College

Ed Turner is a conservation scientist who researches strategies that can be employed to conserve species diversity and healthy ecosystem functioning both in the UK and abroad. He is also a University Teaching Officer in the Department of Zoology, Curator of Insects in the University Museum of Zoology and a Fellow at Clare College, Cambridge.

His work includes investigating biodiversity of oil palm plantations in Sumatra, Indonesia on the BEFTA programme, the SAFE Project in Sabah, Malaysia that experimentally investigates the impact of rainforest fragmentation and collaborating with the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire Wildlife Trust in the UK, investigating insect diversity and management on chalk grassland reserves.

Insects are an astonishingly diverse group of animals, found in nearly every ecosystem on land, and crucial for a host of ecosystem processes, including pollination, decomposition, and being food for many other larger species. Unfortunately, like many other groups, insect numbers are in decline. In this talk, Ed will explore some of the threats to insect diversity and work that his group and collaborators are carrying out to reduce insect losses in the UK, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Ed is interested in insect ecology and conservation, with research projects based in both the UK and Southeast Asia. His research focusses on ways that landscapes can be managed to benefit biodiversity and healthy-functioning ecosystems, while still allowing other uses.

Conserving insect biodiversity – Ed Turner

Find out about the history of the Verrall Lecture.

Click here to register on EventBrite – It’s free!

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This is to encourage in-person participation and foster the social and networking environment of like-minded researchers and enthusiasts.

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Global Soil Biodiversity Conference 2023 - External Event
2023-03-13 08:00 - 2023-03-15 17:00
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Save the date!

The 3rd Global Soil Biodiversity Conference, originally scheduled to take place in Dublin in 2021.

After the long delay due to the pandemic, we are thrilled to invite the world’s soil biodiversity researchers, educators, and policy supporters to join us in Dublin, Ireland on 13-15th March 2023 for the 3rd Global Soil Biodiversity Conference.

Please explore the website for comprehensive information on attendance. We are looking forward to welcoming you to Dublin!

Please save the dates and visit the website at www.gsb2023.org

Call for Abstracts

The call for the submission of abstracts and posters will reopen on 3rd June 2022. As well as oral and poster presentations, there will be opportunities for workshops and various other forms of offshoot meetings, e.g. for editorial boards, large project meetings etc.

Full details TBC

Congress Theme

Science as a basis for the sustainable use and conservation of soil biodiversity

Speakers

Professor Tom Bolger

University College DublinChairman of Conference Organising Committee

Professor Bolger is a Science graduate from University College Dublin. Having completed a Higher Diploma in Education he gained a Ph. D. in Agricultural Zoology and later studied computer modelling. He has been a member of staff at UCD since 1981. His primary research interests are in the effects of global change on terrestrial biodiversity and nutrient dynamics in soil systems. He has been involved with EU projects in these areas since 1988 and, in 1997, he was a Fulbright Scholar, at the Institute of Ecology, University of Georgia, examining the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem function. He also has a particular interest in experimental design and statistical models and has published in these areas. He was a member of the Editorial Boards of many journals and was a Subject Editor for Soil Biology and Biochemistry and an Associate Editor of Insect Conservation and Diversity for many years. He was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Irish Ecological Association in 2021.

Professor Diana H. Wall

Colorado State UniversityScience Chair, Global Soil Biodiversity Initiative

Diana Wall works on soil biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in any ecosystems. She works at the physical limits to life in the Antarctic dry valleys where climate change effects are amplified and species diversity is much reduced compared to other soil ecosystems. Across these ice-free ecosystems, she and her colleagues showed that soil nematodes—microscopic worms— represent the top of the terrestrial food chain. One species, Scottnema lindsayae, had a surprisingly broad distribution and high abundance in drier, more saline soils, than other less abundant species found in aquatic systems (e.g, glacial meltstreams. This knowledge on habitat preference can be used to help predict how species and ecosystems might respond to climate change.

Wall’s more than 25 years of research in the Antarctic continues to clarify the critical links between climate change and soil biodiversity. Her interdisciplinary research with the McMurdo Dry Valley LTER has uncovered dramatic impacts to invertebrate communities in response to climate change, the key role nematode species play in soil carbon turnover, and how they survive such extreme environments. A 20-year long-term field project on climate change is revealing that with increased carbon sources, warming and water events, the dominant, physiologically tough Scottnema species that preys on soil bacteria across the dry landscape (also referred to as the “lion of the McMurdo dry valleys”) declined while others increased. By altering the soil physical and chemical habitat through increased moisture, warming for the future creates a more homogenous soil community with unknown effects on soil carbon turnover rates, a fundamentally important ecosystem process. Wall has combined her polar research with global scale field studies demonstrating that soil animals increase decomposition rates more in temperate and moist tropical climates than in cold and dry conditions, indicating a latitudinal gradient in their roles in ecosystems.

Diana served as President of the Ecological Society of America, the American Institute of Biological Sciences, and the Society of Nematologists. Diana received the 2017 Eminent Ecologist Award from the Ecological Society of America, the 2019 President’s Medal and 2016 Honorary Member award from the British Ecological Society, the 2015 Ulysses Medal from University College Dublin, the 2012 SCAR President’s Medal for Excellence in Antarctic Research and the 2013 Soil Science Society of America Presidential Award. Wall Valley, Antarctica was named in 2004 to recognize her research. She is a Fellow of the Ecological Society of America and the Society of Nematologists and holds an Honorary Doctorate from Utrecht University, The Netherlands. Diana is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and is the 2013 Laureate of the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement. Diana is currently Science Chair, Global Soil Biodiversity Initiative. She is the Inaugural Director of the School of Global Environmental Sustainability at Colorado State University. Diana earned a B.A. in biology and Ph.D. in plant pathology at the University of Kentucky, Lexington.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION OPENS JUNE 3, 2022

GSB3-Announcement — Global Soil Biodiversity Initiative

Why attend?

The Global Soil Biodiversity Initiative, launched in 2011, is a major stakeholder in the development of soil biodiversity policy, and the accelerating scientific knowledge underpinning the vast biological diversity contained in terrestrial soils worldwide. Among its various activities, the GSBI launched the Global Soil Biodiversity Conference held in Dijon (France, 2014) and more recently in Nanjing (China, 2017).

The 3rd Global Soil Biodiversity Conference to be held in Dublin (Ireland) in 2023 will expand on previous GSBI conferences and convene the world’s leading experts in this interdisciplinary field of soil biodiversity science to present and discuss recent advances addressing the urgency of meeting global challenges which link to human, animal and plant health and a more sustainable world. The conference will be the top meeting for all scientists, technologists, experimentalists and modellers, students and practitioners working on any aspects of soil biodiversity science and its linkages to the functioning of our global biosphere. The conference will provide the latest updates on soil biodiversity research and knowledge for scientists, policy makers, regulators, environmental agencies, conservationists, land user managers and other stakeholders in the sustainable use and conservation of soil biodiversity.

For further information on the GSBI’s activities, please see their website at

www.globalsoilbiodiversity.org

Full details on booking TBC

We look forward to seeing you in Dublin.

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Student Forum 2023
2023-03-30 10:00 - 2023-03-31 17:00 | Glamorgan Building, King Edward VII Ave, Cardiff, UK, Glamorgan Building, Cardiff, CF10 3WT, United Kingdom
Speakers

Programme

Abstracts

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The annual forum, organised for and by undergraduate and postgraduate entomology students offers participants the opportunity to give scientific presentations on their research, network with like-minded people and share ideas with their peers.

This year, the forum will be a hybrid meeting, taking place both in-person at the Glamorgan building in Cardiff, UK and streamed online

Abstract submissions for this event are now closed. Note: Abstracts will not be considered if you have not registered.

Jump to the ‘submit your abstract’ section

12 minute talks, 3 minutes Q&A

Early Bird rates have ended.Online attendance is still available

Students at the RES Postgraduate Forum

The Royal Entomological Society Student forum returns for 2023!

The event will be from 10am-5pm Thursday 30th and Friday 31st March.

The Forum will take place both in-person at the Glamorgan Building, Cardiff, UK and online.

RES student members can attend for free, but registration is needed.

Travelling by train to the Forum?

Once you have registered, check GWR’s conference discount on train tickets.

If travelling by trail, please be sure to check your timetable carefully and travel with plenty of time.

Due to awareness of planned rail strikes during the timeframe of this event, RES will endeavour to support in-person attendance as much as possible, including flexibility of registration time on the programme.

Check National Rail Enquiries – Industrial Action to find out if your trains are effected.

This event includes talks and careers advice from inspirational insect scientists, as well as a chance for student entomologists to network amongst peers and present their work. Abstract submission details will be announced in due course.

The 2023 event will include a workshop on publishing research with Emilie Aimé, and a curation techniques workshop from Fran Sconce.

There will be prizes for the best talk and poster, and a prize for the winner of the quiz! More details soon.

Student Forum confirmed invited speakers:

Jordan Cuff, Research Associate,Newcastle University – Ashleigh Whiffin, Pelham-Clinton Entomology Genetic Collection Curator, National Museums Scotland – Peter Graystock, Lecturer in Human and Animal Health (specifically Ecology, Microbiology, Pollinator conservation), Imperial College London

Dr Seirian Sumner, Professor of Behavioural Ecology, Genetics, Evolution & EnvironmentDiv of Biosciences, University College London, Division of Biosciences – Dr Nathalie Stroeymeyt, Senior Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences, University of Bristol

Programme

Thursday, 30th March: This is officially insect day! …at least in Germany

Times may vary slightly from the programme – Please keep an eye on this page for updates

_Program – Student Forum 2023 V3Download

View the previous Student Forum 2022 and programme.

Thursday evening social event and pub quiz to take place at the Woodville.

Sign up to UniCrew and get discounts on food and drink at the Woodville on Thursday evening at the Student Forum 2023

Have you signed up for UniCrew yet?

At the Student Forum pub social, you can get 20% off food and 10% off your drinks!

The discount works Sun-Thurs, and you need to sign up with a university email!

What a bargain for students!

Abstract submissions are now closed for this eventAbstract submission deadline was 1st March 2023

Student talk will be programmed for 15 minutes (12 minutes talk plus 3 minutes questions)

Note: Your abstracts will not be considered if you have not registered to attend.

Details for talk and poster presenters

Note: If you presenting a poster at the conference, the poster board dimensions are

2m x 1m (h x w) which will fit a portrait A0 or A1 poster.

Please send the .pdf of the whole poster to info@royensoc.co.uk before 3rd March.

Delegates can use Cardiff print services for printing posters, the following charges will apply.

Printing at a glance

120 GSM Matt150 GSM Satin200 GSM Poster SatinA1£5£10£15A0£7£15£25

Contact: Print@cardiff.ac.uk

Please note: Submitting your abstracts does not automatically provide a presentation space and you will be contacted by the organisers to confirm a date/time slot if your abstract is chosen.

All presenters are required to register below. These expenses cannot be reclaimed by the RES.

Event kindly supported by:

Convenors (RES student representatives)

Visit Cardiff

A montage of images of Cardiff by MichiganCharms, Wiki Commons

With beautiful castles, cathedrals, museums and parks, there’s plenty to do and see when you visit Cardiff for the Student Forum 2023.

Check out Cardiff Castle, Cardiff Bay and the National Museum Cardiff for some sightseeing and history, or Bute Park & Arboretum for a walk in nature.

There’s also Llandaff Cathedral, St Fagans National Museum of History and Castell Coch (Tongwynlais) to name just a few amazing places to see during your stay.

Register below and plan your trip.

Note – We do not provide recordings of events or presentations as standard, unless otherwise stated.

This is to encourage in-person participation and foster the social and networking environment of like-minded researchers and enthusiasts.

Registration Prices

Earlybird rate

Early Bird rates available until 1st March

In person: RES Student Member or RES Member/FellowFreeIn person: Non member£30Online: RES Student Member or RES Member/FellowFreeOnline: Non member £15

Post earlybird rate

Post earlybird rates will come into effect after 1st March

In person: RES Student Member or RES Member/Fellow£15In person: Non member £50Online: RES Student Member or RES Member/Fellow£5Online: Non member£25

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Standard Membership is £65/year with concessionary rates for anyone retired (65+) and/or based in a low- and middle-income country.

Attend Student Forum in-person or online for free with Earlybird as a RES Student Member, Member or Fellow.

We are delighted to offer our meetings and events at significantly reduced rates for RES members. If you haven’t renewed your membership, please do so today!

Important note:

Due to the popularity of this event, In-person delegate spaces have reached capacity and are now sold out.

Online booking spaces are not limited and remain available.

Registration is required for all attendees to receive an e-ticket and link to the livestream.

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Online talk April 2023 - Arnold van Huis
2023-04-05 19:30 - 20:45 | https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/online-talk-april-2023-arnold-van-huis/
The Royal Entomological Society organises insect science conferences and events around the UK and the world for people at all stages of career and interest.

Becoming a member entitles you to discounted (and sometimes free) access to the majority of events.

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The Royal Entomological Society’s online talk series

These online meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month from 19.30 to 20.45 (UK time).

There will also be an opportunity to hear some exciting updates about the Society and its activities.

Note: All attendees, including members, must register below to receive the link to attend the talk.

Speaker: Arnold van Huis

Professor of Tropical Entomology

Wageningen University, Netherlands.

Edible Insects: Progress and Prospects

During the last six years the number of articles dealing with edible insects increased exponentially. As feed for animals, the black soldier fly is often targeted, mainly because the larvae can transform many different organic side streams of low economic value in high value proteins and fats.

Microbial communities in substrates and the insect gut may help in the conversion of low-quality organic side streams. The nutritional values of insect products compare well to those of the common meat products. Health benefits of insects relate to the high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, the high iron and zinc content, the antioxidant capacity, and the positive effects on the gut microbiota. Chitin strengthens the immune system in humans and in animals, improves plant growth and activates plant defense. The fat of insects can be technology applied as bio lubricants, biodiesel, cosmetics, and butter replacements in bakery products. Proteins can be employed as a base for bioplastics used for agricultural purposes. The environmental impact of producing insects is lower than that of common production animals. Legislation is gradually becoming more conducive.

A major challenge for human consumption is to process insects and disguise them in familiar products and make them safe and appetizing. Several strategies are proposed to convince consumers to go from an occasional snack to mainstream food. Professor Arnold Van Huis is Chief Editor of the Journal of Insects as Food and Feed and researches and advocates edible insects both for humans and for livestock.

In the 2010 French documentary Global Steak, he says that locusts can produce 1kg protein from 2kg fodder compared to a cow needing 10kg fodder to produce the same amount of protein. Other benefits are that locusts do not produce greenhouse gases and do not need antibiotics.

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Behaviour SIG Meeting 2023 - Online Event
2023-04-26 10:00 - 17:00 | NIAB East Malling, NIAB EMR, New Road, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6BJ, United Kingdom
Behaviour SIG Meeting 2023 – Online Event

The role of microbes (environmental and endosymbionts) in insect behaviour

Call for abstracts

(Deadline for abstract submissions: March 31st, 2023)

View the posters from this conference

Organisers

NIAB East MallingConvenors: Jozsef Vuts, Michelle Fountain Local Organisers: Scott Raffle, Michelle FountainRES organisers: Francisca Sconce, Luke Tilley, Richard Harrington

Read about the Behaviour Special Interest Group

Insect Behaviour is a very broad discipline, cutting across several research areas such as ecology, conservation, insect-plant interactions, pest management, chemical ecology, and genetics.

Microbes play key roles in insect physiology, behaviour, ecology and evolution. This meeting will look at how the inter-kingdom interactions between the various microbe and insect taxa affect insect behaviour from the molecular to the population level.

Speakers

SpeakerAffiliationTopicWebsiteProf. Bart LievensKU Leuven, BelgiumPotential of insect-microbe chemical communications to improve biological control of insect pests https://www.kuleuven.be/wieiswie/en/person/00019097 Dr Brendan DaisleyUniversity of Guelph, CanadaMicrobiome disruption and disease occurrence in honey beeshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bdaisley/?originalSubdomain=caMarko RohlfsUniversity of BremenEvolution of microbe management by insectshttps://www.uni-bremen.de/en/50years/events/projects/ichbinunibremen/prof-dr-marko-rohlfsProf. Boaz YuvalHebrew University, IsraelThe microbiome and fruit fly behaviourhttps://entomology.agri.huji.ac.il/boaz-yuval Prof. Noushin EmamiNRI, University of GreenwichNatural molecular strategies to break disease transmissionDr Kelly A. Hamby (Associate Prof)University of Maryland Behavioral responses of spotted-wing drosophila to free-living fungi

Prof. Bart Lievens KU Leuven, Belgium

Dr Brendan DaisleyUniversity of Guelph, Canada

Marko RohlfsInsect and Chemical Ecology – Universität Bremen

Prof. Boaz YuvalProfessor of EntomologyThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Prof. Noushin EmamiCo-founder of Molecular AttractionNRI, University of GreenwichWatch the TED talk

Dr Kelly A. Hamby Associate Prof. and Extension Specialist in the Department of EntomologyUniversity of Maryland

Programme

_Programme – Behaviour SIG 2023 V2Download

Call for abstracts

Would you like to present your work at our meeting?

Click here to submit your abstract details

(Deadline for abstract submissions: February 28th, 2023)

Along with submitting your presentation abstract form, please also send your talk documents to info@royensoc.co.uk with subject ‘Behaviour SIG 2023 Abstract Submission’ as soon as possible.

Please note: Submitting your abstracts does not automatically provide a presentation space and you will be contacted by the organisers in the weeks post-deadline to confirm a date/time slot if your abstract is chosen.

Important note: All presenters are required to register. These expenses cannot be reclaimed by the Royal Entomological Society.

Note – We do not provide recordings of events or presentations as standard, unless otherwise stated.

Note: If you are registering on behalf of someone else, please use the name of the person attending.

If you are a RES member, please log in to your membership account to purchase your ticket.

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Student Membership is £15/year + first year free (Evidence of studentship will be required upon signup)

Standard Membership is £65/year with concessionary rates for anyone retired (65+) and/or based in a low- and middle-income country.

We are delighted to offer our meetings and events at significantly reduced rates for RES members. If you haven’t renewed your membership, please do so today!

Insects as Food and Feed (IAFF) Conference 2023
2023-04-27 09:00 - 16:30 | https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/iaff23/
In Partnership with Michelmores:

The Michelmores Sustainable Agriculture practice are dedicated to working with businesses whose technologies and practices are tackling the most pressing issues facing the agriculture sector: climate change and biodiversity loss.

Insects as Food and Feed Conference 2023Commercialisation and future opportunities

Listen 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.

On: Thursday 27 April, 09:00-16:30 At: M Shed, Princes Wharf, Bristol

Visit the poster page displaying work from some of the selected delegates at the IAFF23 conference

Registration is now closed

RES Members can attend at significantly reduced rates to attend IAFF23, paying only 17% of the full Early Bird in-person ticket price. If you would like to join the RES or need to renew your membership, do so today and don’t miss out!

Want to share your research with a poster at the IAFF Conference 2023?

Poster abstract submission deadline has been extended to 10 AprilClick here to fill in our poster abstract submission form

Note: Abstracts will not be considered if you have not registered.

Please do not bring posters to the conference unless you have been approved in advance by RES event organisers.

Earlybird deadline has now closed

Jump to Registration

If you haven’t renewed your membership, please do so today!

Jumiles-taxco-mercados (Live stink bugs at a market) by Gobierno de Taxco

Cooking with meal worms

Delegates tuck into the insect hors d’oeuvres provided

We are delighted to announce you will hear from industry experts including the FSA (Food Standards Agency), IPIFF, Entocycle and FERA

View the programme

The event will also take place via Zoom live if you wish to attend online

Read about our Special Interest Group here

Confirmed Speakers

Steven Barbosa, Sr. EU Public Affairs Manager, The International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed (IPIFF)

Talk: IPIFF: Policy & Regulatory developments towards an EU growing and promising market for insect-based food and feed

Paul Tossell, Head of Novel Foods and Radiological Policy Team, Food Standards Agency (FSA)

Talk – Insects as novel foods and feed requirements

Paul has been Head of what was at the time the Radiological, GM, Novel Foods and Feed Additives Branch, since January 2019. He has overseen policy development on CBD and novel alternative protein compliance with novel food regulations, including the move towards compliance of edible insects.

Paul has been with the FSA since its formation in 2000, having previously worked for the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF). Other previous roles have been leading on food defence and hypersensitivity.

Maureen Wakefield, Senior Applied Entomologist at Fera Science Limited

Maureen is a research entomologist, with over 33 years’ experience, whose current research interests focus around integrated pest management of agriculturally important invertebrate pests and invasive species and the potential use of insects as a novel source of protein for animal feed and other high value materials .

Maureen has spent her career on research to improve understanding of insect behaviour and chemical ecology, in particular with regard to detection and monitoring and the development of novel control methods, including the use of biological control agents such as parasitoids, predators and entomopathogenic fungi. More recently her research has focussed research on insects as a novel source of protein for animal feed and for other high value materials with an emphasis on insect rearing methodologies and nutrition. This has included involvement in the EU FP7 project PROteINSECT. Maureen is an experienced project manager who has led commercial, government and European Commission funded projects. Maureen is an editor of Journal of Stored Product Research, a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society and a Royal Society Biology Senior Plant Health Professional.

Chris Lyons, Innovation Lead, Innovate UK

Talk: How BBSRC and Innovate UK support collaborative research, knowledge exchange and innovation (Joint with Esther Harper)

Chris Lyons is Agricultural Lead at Innovate UK. With a background in innovation, funding and grass roots agriculture. Chris currently works with a diverse range of innovative businesses with funded projects across the various agricultural subsectors, with an increasing focus on alternative proteins.

Esther Harper, Senior Portfolio Manager (Farmed Animals), Business Interaction Unit, BBSRC

Esther develops and manages collaborative R&D and knowledge exchange funding opportunities within BBSRC’s farmed animals portfolio, which covers the breadth of livestock agriculture, aquaculture, and insect farming. She connects academia and businesses to co-create and deliver on-farm solutions and translational research impacts. She is interested in learning more about the key challenges and opportunities across the insect farming supply chain, with a particular focus on insect proteins for livestock and companion animal feeds. Her pets enjoy hunting and eating flies.

Nathalie Berezina, CTO at FlyFeed, PhD

Talk – Insect industry: towards globalisation and maturity, case study – industrial production in Vietnam

Nathalie Berezina is CTO of FlyFeed, an insect farming startup producing protein from black soldier flies.

Nathalie received MSc in Chemical Engineering at “Grande Ecole” of Mulhouse (ENSCMu) and has a doctorate in Chemistry, from the University of Marseille, France. She was a Board Member & Vice President of the French Chemical Society 2015-2021 and a guest lecturer at ENSCMu, ESTA and AgroParisTech.

In 2005 Nathalie joined Natiss – Materia Nova, R&D Centre in Belgium, as a senior scientist to work on the microbiological synthesis of polyesters with 33 times productivity improvement.

In 2014 Nathalie joined Ynsect, an insect biotechnology company, as a CSO & IP, and contributed to company’s growth from 110 M€ to 0,5 B€ valuation.

In 2020 Nathalie founded Norbite, the company transforming plastic waste into sustainable goods by means of an insect-based biorefinery.

Nathalie holds 20 patents, authored more than 30 papers & book chapters, and is a regular speaker and invited lecturer at international conferences.Nathalie’s LinkedIn

Eva Pasquier, researcher at RISE PFI

Talk – Valorization of chitin from the insect industry into nanofibers and films for packaging applications

Our study has shown that chitin nanofibers extracted from fly larvae (Hermetia Illucens) have similar properties than chitin nanofibers from shrimp in terms of film forming capacity and mechanical properties. Valorization of mealworm farming residues composed of mealworm exuviae, and residual feed have also shown promising results. The potential applications of chitin fibers from insects will be discussed with a particular focus on food packaging.

Eva is a researcher at RISE PFI where she works with the valorization of biobased polymers, like cellulose, lignin and chitin. She received her PhD in materials science from Grenoble Alpes University in 2022.

She has worked on the preparation and characterization of biobased nanoparticles for over 5 years, studying their interactions and the process of combining them into films.

Alexandra (Aly) Haskell, Business Development Associate at Entocycle

Alexandra (Aly) Haskell is a Business Development Associate at Entocycle. As a trained entomologist with more than three years of research and field experience, Aly has a breadth of experience in her industry. Most notably, she worked with the United States Department of Agriculture to manage the Mediterranean fruit fly crisis, as well as the United States Army on several medical entomological projects.

Aly holds a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She has also pursued a Masters of Science in Entomology specializing in Diptera interactions from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa. Aly is passionate about sustainable living with a mission to promote the use of insect farming.

Insects as Food and Feed Conference 2023 – ProgrammeCommercialisation and future opportunities

IAFF23-Programme-V1Download

0845-0930Registration opens, teas & coffee0930- 0945Welcome and Introduction from Peter Smithers (Royal Entomological Society) – Commercialisation and future opportunities0945- 1015IPIFF – Steven Barbosa: Policy & Regulatory developments towards an EU growing and promising market for insect-based food and feed1015- 1045FSA – Paul Tossell: Insects as novel foods and feed requirements1045-1115FERA – Maureen Wakefield: Insect bioconversion – the role of research to address challenges and opportunities1115-1125Bryony Williams: Insect Doctors: Educating the next generation of insect pathologists to address problems related to infectious diseases in insect mass rearing.1125-1145Break1145-1205BBSRC – Esther Harper & Innovate UK – Chris Lyons: How BBSRC and Innovate UK support collaborative research, knowledge exchange and innovation1205- 1245Panel discussion- Chaired by Rachel O’Connor (Michelmores)1245-1300Rolling mic introductions, led by Peter Smithers (RES) / Rachel O’Connor (Michelmores)1300-1400Lunch, posters and exhibitors1400-1430Entocycle – Alexandra (Aly) Haskell: Insect Feed Ingredients for: Pet, Poultry and Aquaculture in the UK and Wider World1430-1445Michelmores – David Thompson: Intellectual Property1445-1515Online talk: FlyFeed – Nathalie Berezina: Insect industry: towards globalisation and maturity, case study – industrial production in Vietnam1515-1545Online talk: RISE PFI – Eva Pasquier: Valorization of chitin from the insect industry into nanofibers and films for packaging applications1545-1630Panel Discussion – Chaired by Mark Ramsden (ADAS)1630Close and Wrap Up – Peter Smithers (RES)

Details for poster presenters

Note: If you presenting a poster at the conference, the poster board dimensions are

2m x 1m (h x w) which will fit a portrait A0 or A1 poster.

Please send the .pdf of the whole poster to info@royensoc.co.uk. by Friday 14 April Please note if you are selected, you will be required to print and bring your own poster.

Please note: Submitting your abstracts does not automatically provide a presentation space and you will be contacted by the organisers to confirm a date/time slot if your abstract is chosen.

All presenters are required to register. These expenses cannot be reclaimed by the RES.

Planning your trip to Bristol – travel help

Planning your journey to BristolBristol is one of the most easily accessible cities in the UK, with excellent road, rail, bus and coach and air links. If you are travelling to Bristol from outside of the UK, please check the latest travel advice for travel from overseas.

TrainBristol Temple Meads railway station is the largest rail hub in the west of England, with direct services available from London, Scotland, Wales, Manchester and Birmingham. Travel to and from London Paddington and to destinations across the South of England, South West and South Wales with Great Western Railway (GWR). You can plan your journey, check timetables, book tickets and find out more at GWR.comBristol Parkway is located to the north of the city. Services run from Birmingham, Cardiff, Gloucester and London. Discounts on train travel – don’t miss out! GWR offer up to 80% discounts for delegates travelling to conferences.Once you have registered, check GWR’s conference discount on train tickets.Please be sure to note any small print on your booking.– up to 80% saving based on an Anytime Return from London Paddington to Cardiff Central– conference fares are only available to delegates. You will be asked to produce a confirmation by the train managerFancy bidding for First Class tickets? GWR have partnered with Seat Frog, an app that allows you to bid for First Class upgrades on GWR services from as little as £10. Find out more

RoadBristol is ideally situated for road access from London as well as from the north and east of England, it being situated at the intersection of the M4 and M5 motorways. Find out more about Park and Ride and parking in Bristol here.

AirTravelling to and from Bristol Airport by bus or coach is easy and convenient. Whether it’s into the city or out into the South West and Wales, there are plenty of good value and direct services available. Find out more about the services available here. This includes the A1 Bristol Flyer to and from Bristol City Centre and the A3 Weston Flyer to and from Weston-super-Mare.To find out more about travel from Bristol Airport head to the Bristol Airport website or the Bristol Airport Guide website. Find out more about flying in to Bristol here Getting to M Shed – location maps below and further information available on the M Shed website here

Getting to M Shed Bristol by train or busIt’s about a 20 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads train station to M Shed.A number of buses leave from Bristol Temple Meads to the city centre, around a five minute walk away.For timetables please visit the TravelWest website.

Getting to M Shed by carM Shed is located on the harbourside in the city centre on Wapping Road (BS1 4RN) around two miles from the M32 motorway.There are two car parks nearby at The Grove (BS1 4RB) and Wapping Wharf (BS1 4RH). There are five disabled spaces at The Grove and three next to Brunel’s Buttery. There are four accessible spaces in the Wapping Wharf car park. You can find more car parks on the Travel West website.Building works in the Wapping Wharf car park may restrict pedestrian access from the car park to Museum Street.

Accommodation Near Bristol Temple Meads Train Station

If you are travelling to Bristol by train and looking to stay in a hotel close to Bristol Temple Meads, below are a few hotel options to help you. Double Tree Hilton Mecure Bristol Holland Hotel Hilton Garden Inn, Bristol City CentreFurther information on accommodation go to the ‘Visit Bristol’ site

Previously…

In 2022, the annual Insects as Food and feed conference was held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK. The keynote speaker was Arnold van Huis, Emeritus professor, Laboratory of Entomology, Wageningen, The Netherlands, talking about “Edible insects: progress and prospects”.

Click here to watch Arnold’s 2022 keynote presentation.

Click here to view the 2022 programme.

Note – We do not provide recordings of events or presentations as standard, unless otherwise stated.

This is to encourage in-person participation and foster the social and networking environment of like-minded researchers and enthusiasts.

Registration prices

We are delighted to be able to offer IAFF23 with a significantly reduced early bird rate to our members – If you haven’t renewed your membership, please do this and book your discounted registration today.

To access member discounts, please first login to your online account here

Not a member? Sign up now for significant savings on IAFF23

We look forward to seeing you at IAFF23

Earlybird rate

Early Bird rates available until 20th March

In person:RES Student Member £15RES Member £30Non-Member £115

*If you become a member @£65/year & book in-person registration at the earlybird rate, you make a saving of £20 (17% saving on full price)

Online:RES Student Member £5RES Member £15Non-Member £90

*If you become a member @£65/year & book online registration at the earlybird rate, you make a saving of £10 (11% saving on full price)

Post earlybird rate

Post earlybird rates come into effect after 20th March

In person:RES Student Member £25RES Member £70Non-Member £170

*If you become a member @£65/year & book in-person registration post-earlybird, you make a saving of £35 (21% saving on full price)

Online:RES Student Member£10RES Member £35Non-Member £150

*If you become a member @£65/year & book online registration post-earlybird, you make a saving of £50 (33% saving on full price)

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The Royal Entomological Society organises insect science conferences and events around the UK and the world for people at all stages of career and interest.

Becoming a member entitles you to free or discounted access to the majority of events.

Become a RES Member

Online talk May 2023 - Robert Pyle (Previously Angharad Gatehouse)
2023-05-03 19:30 - 20:45 | https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/online-talk-may-2023/
The Royal Entomological Society organises insect science conferences and events around the UK and the world for people at all stages of career and interest.

Becoming a member entitles you to discounted (and sometimes free) access to the majority of events.

Become a RES Member

The Royal Entomological Society’s online talk series

These online meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month from 19.30 to 20.45 (UK time).

There will also be an opportunity to hear some exciting updates about the Society and its activities.

Note: All attendees, including members, must register below to receive the link to attend the talk.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Angharad Gatehouse’s talk scheduled for Wednesday 3 May has been swapped with next month’s speaker, Robert Pyle.

Angharad’s talk is now scheduled to Wednesday 7 June – Should you wish to re-register, do feel free to do this here so we can keep you updated on the meeting.

Please do join us instead on Wednesday 3 May for Robert Pyle’s talk:

Speaker: Robert Michael Pyle

Lepidopterist

Founder of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation

From Monks Wood to Hollywood: Fifty Years in Insect Conservation

Dr Robert (Bob) Pyle Hon.FRES is a poet and general author of note, winner of various literary prizes including a Guggenheim Fellowship. He is an American lepidopterist, writer, teacher, and founder of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. Much of his life story is told in the 2020 feature film The Dark Divide, where Pyle is played by David Cross.

Among the books where he brings art and literature to insect natural history are The Art of the Butterfly; Nabokov’s Butterflies; and Chasing Monarchs: A Migration with the Butterflies of Passage (1999), the last an unusual combination of original research presented as a popular book, in which he tracked the southerly migration of western Monarchs over many weeks, thereby demonstrating for the first time that certain individuals crossed the Rockies, providing mixing of the eastern and western populations, which had hitherto been considered separate and more vulnerable.

During three years in 1979-82 at the IUCN/WWF’s international Conservation Monitoring Centre at Cambridge, UK, Bob co-compiled (with Sue Wells and Mark Collins) and co-authored the first IUCN Invertebrate Red Data Book, which laid the blueprint for all subsequent global assessments. He then spent two years establishing butterfly conservation in Papua New Guinea – where it was pretty much unknown – including the sustainable breeding of common species for butterfly farms and the conservation of Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing. In Australia, Bob Pyle is revered as one of the ‘big three’ pioneers of global butterfly conservation. He has also taught, lectured and inspired others repeatedly across Europe, as various nations ‘discovered’ and grew concerned about declining butterfly populations.

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023
2023-05-23 00:00 - 2023-05-27 23:59
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023

22 – 27 May

Discover more about the garden here

Image showing an artist’s impression of the Royal Entomological Society Garden, which features large, mature trees, a wide range of flowering plants and foliage, a series of small ponds and waterways and a large domed structure, that has been designed to resemble a compound insect’s eye and that will provide laboratory space for insect science to take place at the show.

The Royal Entomological Society is excited to be hosting its first ever garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May 2023

The Royal Entomological Society Garden, designed by Tom Massey and supported by Project Giving Back, will be unveiled at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023 (23 – 27 May) before being relocated as a public access teaching garden and long-term opportunity for insect study as part of the Royal Entomological Society’s (RES) planned UK network of gardens. The garden will show how remarkable and valuable insects are with visible insect science taking place in the unique – insect eye inspired – outdoor laboratory at the show.

Discover more about the garden here

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Support the relocation of the garden

The Royal Entomological Society is a non-profit organisation and relies on publishing, membership and donations to pursue its support of scientific, educational, ecological and entomological causes.

We plan to relocate the RES garden to central London with a new education program providing a long-term opportunity for insect study as part of our planned UK network of gardens. The garden will show how remarkable and valuable insects are with visible insect science taking place in the unique – insect eye inspired – outdoor laboratory.

Donate towards our work and the relocation of the garden

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Welfare and Ethics SIG 2023
2023-05-31 10:00 - 16:00 | Writtle University College, Lordship Rd, Writtle, Chelmsford CM1 3RR, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3RR, United Kingdom
Insect Welfare and Ethics Inaugural Meeting

Forum for cutting edge research policy and policy related to insect welfare

Welcome to the first meeting of our new Welfare and Ethics Special Interest Group.

Invertebrate welfare and ethics are exciting and growing areas of interest across different entomological disciplines. The new Welfare and Ethics Special Interest Group aims to support this growing area by providing a friendly and inclusive forum for discussion and debate.

We are pleased to announce our first meeting on the Wednesday 31 May, 10:00 – 16:00 (BST).

This will take place as a hybrid meeting, online and in person at Writtle University College.

Confirmed Speakers

Dr Meghan Barrett: mbarrett@csudh.edu

Dr David Fisher: david.fisher@abdn.ac.uk (flash talk) (online)

Dr Bob Fischer bob@rethinkpriorities.org (online)

Dr Eleanor Drinkwater: edr@writtle.ac.uk

Programme

Insect-Welfare-and-Ethics-2023-programmeDownload

Registration

We are delighted to be able to offer this event with a significantly reduced early bird rate to our members – If you haven’t renewed your membership, please do this and book your discounted registration today.

To access member discounts, please first login to your online account here.

In-person registration deadline: Midday (BST), Monday 29 May

Online registration deadline: 17:00 (BST), Tuesday 30 May

Not a member?

Get discounts on this event and more when you sign up now.

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Earlybird rate

Early Bird rates available until Monday 24 April

In person:RES Student Member Free (Limited spaces)RES Member FreeNon-Member £10

Online:RES Student Member Free RES Member £5Non-Member £20

Standard rate

Post earlybird rates come into effect afterMonday 24 April

In person:RES Student Member Free (Limited spaces)RES Member £5Non-Member £20

Online:RES Student Member FreeRES Member £10Non-Member £40

Student Membership is £15/year + first year free.

Standard Membership is £65/year with concessionary rates for anyone retired (65+) and/or based in a low- and middle-income country.

We are delighted to offer our meetings and events at significantly reduced rates for RES members. If you haven’t renewed your membership, please do so today!

Online talk June 2023 - Angharad Gatehouse (Previously Robert Pyle)
2023-06-07 19:30 - 20:45 | https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/online-talk-june-2023/
The Royal Entomological Society organises insect science conferences and events around the UK and the world for people at all stages of career and interest.

Becoming a member entitles you to discounted (and sometimes free) access to the majority of events.

Become a RES Member

The Royal Entomological Society’s online talk series

Our monthly online lectures take place on the first Wednesday of the month from 19:30 to 20:45 (BST). Tune in to hear an in depth discussion on a specific field of entomology, with the opportunity to ask questions. You will also hear about any updates and new activities from the Society.

These talks are free for RES members, so join today!

Note: All attendees, including members, must register below to receive the link to attend the talk.

Angharad Gatehouse

Professor of Invertebrate Molecular BiologyNewcastle University

19:30 – 20:45 (BST), Wednesday 7 June

Professor Angharad Gatehouse has the Chair of Invertebrate Molecular Biology at Newcastle University and is Director of Expertise for BioEconomy. Her research focuses on the molecular and biochemical bases of plant-pest interactions with a view to developing novel strategies for crop protection. Her group was one of the first to produce insect-resistant transgenic crops. More recently her group has been using functional genomics to better understand the molecular responses of crops to biotic stress (pathogens and insect pests) for the development of molecular markers. In collaboration with Durham University, her group are actively involved in developing novel biopesticides including those based on RNAi. In addition to their efficacy, the group is also involved in the biosafety of these strategies, notably in terms of their potential effects on beneficial insects such as pollinators and natural enemies. She has published extensively in the field, including in discovery journals (Nature, PNAS). 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 was awarded the ‘Certificate of Distinction in Recognition of Outstanding Achievements in Entomology’, by the Council of the International Congress of Entomology. She has been in receipt of substantial funding; her research is currently funded by BBSRC, EU and industry. She has extensive collaborations both within the UK and overseas in addition to having strong industrial links. She is a Visiting Professor at Shanxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences (2016-2022) and is Chair of the External Scientific Advisory Board of Agrotecnio (designated a Centre of Excellence for Agrifood Sciences, Spain).

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Joint BSBI and RES Daneway Meeting
2023-06-17 11:00 - 17:00
Saturday 17 June, 11.00 – 17:00 (BST)

Sapperton Village Hall & Daneway Banks

Daneway Banks, West Gloucestershire

(Exclusive Members-only event with limited places)

Daneway Banks is a nature reserve co-owned by the Royal Entomological Society and Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, renowned for its large blue butterflies and recently featured in the third episode of Sir David Attenborough’s new BBC series, Wild Isles.

Sunday’s episode of Wild Isles will show the nature reserve’s work to reintroduce the once-extinct butterfly.

Wildflowers at Daneway Banks nature reserve in July 2020 Credit Jeremy Thomas

Led by Micheline Sheehy Skeffington

The RES is excited to partner with the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland on this joint meeting – a new venture to bring different interests together regarding conservation management for plants and invertebrates.

The Large Blue butterfly should be in flight and it will form one aspect of the excursion. Other invertebrates of interest include the Rugged Oil Beetle and Pearl-bordered Fritillary.

Plants of interest include Anacamptis morio (Green-winged Orchid), Prunella laciniata (Cut-leaved Selfheal) and Galium pumilum (Slender Bedstraw).

Numbers for this trip are limited to 15 members from each society, which will be allocated on a first come first served basis. There is a small charge of £40.00 to cover planning, hall hire, lunch, and transport. Daneway is a sloping reserve and suitable for those with good mobility, as it’s steep in places and there are gates and stiles.

Programme

Three short talks will be followed by a simple lunch and a 3-hour trip to the Royal Entomological Society Nature Reserve at Daneway Banks.11.00: Meet at Sapperton Village Hall11.15: Welcome & introductions from the RES and BSBI Presidents11.30 – 12.00: Paul Hackman (Natural England) – Calcareous grassland management for invertebrates and plants.12.00 – 12.30: Jeremy Thomas OBE, Hon. FRES (Emeritus Professor, University of Oxford) – Restoring the Large blue butterfly and associated wildlife12.30 – 13.00: Sarah Meredith (RES Conservation Project Officer) – Daneway Banks ecology & management13.00 – 13.50: Lunch13.50: Mini bus pick up at Sapperton Village Hall to Daneway 14.00 – 17.00: Daneway Banks site visit17.00 First Minibus returns to Sapperton village Hall

Minibuses will be provided as part of the meeting to take all attendees from Sapperton Village Hall to Daneway, and back again.

Location

Sapperton Village Hall, GL7 6LE

This is a members only event – Numbers are limited to 15 members from each Society

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Insect Week 2023
2023-06-19 00:00 - 2023-06-25 23:59
Our annual celebration of the ‘little things that run the world’ returns.

Insect 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.

The 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.

We 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.

Find out more at www.insectweek.org

Thank you for celebrating Insect Week with us!

Insect Week 2024 will take place June 17-23, 2024.

Insect Week is a time to raise awareness for insects and spread the word about their place in the world and what we can do to learn more about them, encourage and protect them.

You can take part in any way you like: share your facts and photos with the global community to spread the love for insects. Popular events include garden tours, participating in identification workshops, and so much more.

Share your story with us by tagging us on social media using the hashtag #InsectWeek.

What is an insect?

Why are they important?

What is an entomologist?

Insect Week 2023 Poster

Display this year’s poster at your school or event, featuring the 2022 under 18 photography competition winner, photo titled “Fresh Out Of The Shower” by Gustav Parenmark, age 16 of a Blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans). Download here.

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Get involved

Find an event

Visit the Insect Week Events page to find an event near you during Insect Week.

We will be listing some of these here on this page nearer the time.

Plan an event

Amazing to hear you’re planning an event during Insect Week!

Submit your event here and we will advertise it on our website for more people to enjoy it with you.

Competitions

Do you enjoy nature photography or drawing animals?

If you’re the creative type, take photos or draw pictures for our Art and Photography Competitions

Taking part is easy

Simply visit https://www.insectweek.org.

No expert knowledge is needed: just share your facts and photos with the global community to spread the love for insects.

– If you’re the creative type, take photos or draw

pictures for our Art and Photography Competitions.– Enjoy meeting people in-person? Look for related events in your area.

– If you’re more hands on, organise your own gatherings or events around some insect-related books and resources and submit your event for us to promote for you.

– Explore helpful educational resources on our website. We have lots of insect-related Learning Resources, including activity packs for teachers and home schoolers, mini-missions to do on your own or those you live with, and top tips for finding insects and exploring their habitats, or use our Discover Insects pages if you’re looking for something specific!

– Not local to rural areas? You can find insects everywhere, on your windowsill, in your car, on public transport and those little undisturbed corners of your home, so you can still take part from wherever you live.

– Meet passionate insect enthusiasts near you – Meet like-minded people in your area and talk about the wonders of insects!

Want to organise an event but not sure where to start?

Visit our Organise an Event page for information to help you get your event up and running for Insect Week.

Biological Recording

Biological 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.

Learn how to Record Insect Species here.

Why participate?

Insects are all around us. Learning more about these creatures around us and working out why, when, where and how helps us to study, control and protect them, and also the ways in which they can help us – but we need all of us – conservationists, scientists, schools, and the whole community – working together to find enthusiasm for the little things that run the world.

By participating in Insect Week, not only can you learn more about your local insects, plants and wildlife, you can also make your home, garden, local park and environment a better place – for yourself, other people and other non-human species of animal.

Click here to see a list of events in your area and if your city isn’t listed, join in and organise your own! Be a part of Insect Week and spread the wonder of the #LittleThingsThatRunTheWorld!

Competitions

Insect Week Photography Competition

The 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.

Insect Week Art Competition

Photography not your thing? We also have an Art Competition (for both under and over 18s) – Visit the Art & Photography Competition page to enter now.

Photography and Art competitions open for submissions for the start of Insect Week (19 June)

Instar Magazine

Instar Magazine

Why not check out our digital magazine for young entomologists?

Find out more about insects and those people who study them in an exciting third edition of our digital magazine.

Read about metamorphosis, insect mouth parts, how insects hear & how to draw them!

Read Instar magazine online.

Social Media 🦋🐞🐝🐛

Follow @InsectWeek on social media platforms for more updates, great photography, interesting news and fun things to do, including our campaigns throughout the week.

Just tag us with @InsectWeek 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 #InsectWeek23 – Let’s do our best this week to share our love, respect and knowledge of insects!

Our socials:

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Show your support for insects and get something special for your insect-friendly loved ones with our handbooks, clothing and merchandise.

Teemill Clothing

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RES Handbooks

RES Merchandise

The Royal Entomological Society frequently hosts and advertises UK and international events year-round for people of all stages of interest and career.

Becoming a member entitles you to discounts (and sometimes free) access to majority of events.

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Big Bang Fair 2023
2023-06-21 09:00 - 2023-06-23 17:00
Wednesday 21st June 2023, 09:00 to Friday 23rd June 2023, 17:00 at The NEC in Birmingham.

The Big Bang Fair is back for 2023! We’re so excited for you to join us at the UK’s biggest celebration of STEM for young people.

Insects will return to The Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair with the Royal Entomological Society’s stand. Meet some live insects, find out about how important they are in our world and talk to insect scientists about their study pathways and careers.

The Fair is open to schools from 9am to 5pm to get stuck in, get inspired and get excited at the STEM event of the year.

The Big Bang Fair 2022 will be packed full of exciting, interactive activities and has been designed specifically with 11 to 14 year olds in mind, to provide the best careers inspiration, advice and opportunities to meet with real scientists and engineers.

More details about the exciting activities and opportunities on offer at The Big Bang Fair will be coming soon and will be updated regularly, so make sure to check back.

Suitable for

Ages 6 – 13 Years

Event type

Exhibition

Interactive stand

Which insects?

Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies

Ready to go? Plan your visit.

Click here to register

Online talk - Ralph Peters
2023-06-28 19:00 - 20:15 | https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/online-talk-ralph-peters/
Ralph Peters, Head of the GBOL III: Dark Taxa projectWednesday 28 June19:00 – 20:15 (BST)

Organised by our international representatives in Malta, we are delighted to welcome Dr Ralph Peters to give an online lecture on ‘Illuminating Central Europe’s unknown insect diversity.’

Dr Ralph PetersHead of the GBOL III: Dark Taxa projectIlluminating Central Europe’s unknown insect diversity

Ralph Peters is currently Head of the GBOL III: Dark Taxa project and Head of Hymenoptera section at the Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change (LIB), Museum Koenig Bonn.

His main interests are the evolutionary history of Hymenoptera and the taxonomy, biology and evolution of the parasitoid wasps. Ralph tackles these research interests with an interdisciplinary and integrative approach, using morphology, behaviour and field biology, DNA barcoding, taxonomics, phylogenomics and comperative genomics. His work often moves into methods or non-Hymenoptera insect groups, but his heart will always be with those stunning and beautiful little parasitoids!

Full list of publications: https://scholar.google.de/citations

GBOL III: Dark Taxa

For the overall goal of illuminating biodiversity, shedding light on ‘Dark Taxa‘ is key. Taxonomy delimits, describes and characterizes species and is a crucial component in this context. Modern integrative taxonomy needs morphology, DNA barcodes, genomes, life histories, and new researchers that continue tackling the overall goal with a deep understanding of organisms, methods, evolution and species concepts.

GBOL III: Dark Taxa is a taxonomy and a barcoding initiative, the first of its kind, focusing solely on the understudied or unknown part of biodiversity. The project targets the Central-European fauna but its concept of can be transferred to other regions and faunae.

Registration

Becoming a member of the Royal Entomological Society entitles you to discounted (and in this case free) access to our events, so become a member today!

Registration for this talk is now open, all attendees, including members, must register below to receive the link to attend online.

Online talk July 2023 - Sam Cook (Previously Lin Field)
2023-07-05 19:30 - 20:45 | https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/online-talk-july-2023/
The Royal Entomological Society organises insect science conferences and events around the UK and the world for people at all stages of career and interest.

Becoming a member entitles you to discounted (and sometimes free) access to the majority of events.

Become a RES Member

The Royal Entomological Society’s online talk series

Our monthly online lectures take place on the first Wednesday of the month from 19:30 to 20:45 (BST). Tune in to hear an in depth discussion on a specific field of entomology, with the opportunity to ask questions. You will also hear about any updates and new activities from the Society.

These talks are free for RES members, so join today!

Please note, all attendees, including members, must register below to receive the link to attend the talk.

Sam Cook, Rothamsted ResearchInsecticide resistance in oilseed rape pests: how the end of the road has forged new paths

Sam Cook is Science Area lead on ‘Next-Generation Integrated Pest Management’ at Rothamsted Research where she has worked since undertaking her PhD. She is a behavioural ecologist, working to apply knowledge of insect pests of arable crops – and that of their natural enemies – to provide sustainable pest management strategies that reduce or eliminate the need for insecticides. She has particular interests in oilseed rape ecology and regenerative agriculture. She has been a member of the Royal Entomological Society since 2002, a fellow since 2005 and was founder and convenor of the Special Insect Group on Insect Behaviour (2006-2009). She loves insects – especially pollen beetles – but doesn’t like hornets after a bad experience in Indonesia…!

Members need to login to register for free

Rearing SIG 2023 - Cancelled
2023-07-06 09:00 - 17:00 | John Innes Conference Centre, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7UH, John Innes Conference Centre, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7UH, United Kingdom
This event has been cancelled.

Unfortunately, this event has now been cancelled. The Rearing SIG hopes to run an event on similar themes next year, so do keep an eye on our communications for future events.

Insects and other invertebrates are used in many lines of scientific enquiry including genetics, forensics, agriculture, and human health; as well as kept as pets in the home. This necessitates both organisations and individual rearing a wide range of species literally ‘in house’.

Our Rearing SIG aims to bring together like-minded scientists and hobbyists to create a strong, professional network in what is important technical role and leisure pursuit.

Ento23
2023-09-05 08:00 - 2023-09-07 17:00 | https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/ento23/
5 – 7 SeptemberUniversity of Exeter, Falmouth, Cornwall, UK and online

We are delighted to invite you to Ento23, 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.

We have an excellent programme of plenary speakers, topics, and session keynotes confirmed and more activities will be announced soon.

Abstract submission and registration are now open, with accommodation packages and a conference dinner available to make the most of your time in Cornwall.

Our local organisers from the University of Exeter are: Jason Chapman, Ben Raymond and Ben Longdon.

Select the headings below to find out more about joining us at Ento23.

For all event enquiries, please email: info@royensoc.co.uk

Plenary Speakers

Themes & Keynotes

Accommodation

Falmouth & Travel Info

Partner with us at Ento

Join the discussion on social media using #Ento23

Thank you to everyone who attended Ento23

It was fantastic to see everyone. Hope to see you at #Ento24.

We’re very grateful to everyone who got involved and enjoyed Ento23. Be sure to watch the plenary speakers’ talks on our YouTube channel.

Registration

In-person registration for Ento23 has now SOLD OUT.

Please note there will be no refunds provided after Tuesday 15 August.

You can still join the global entomological community by attending online. Members and Fellows can also register for free to attend the AGM online – Register for this here.

Join entomologists from around the world to present your work, meet new contacts, and build on your career.

We work hard to ensure registration costs remain accessible and offer significantly reduced rates for RES members. If you haven’t renewed your membership, please do so today!

Become a member

As part of your registration you will have access to:

3 days immersed in the current themes across insect science

The chance to present your work to the global entomological community

Three internationally renowned plenary speakers

Key themed topics led by keynote speakers

Social events and activities to meet new colleagues and build collaborations

Refreshments and lunches throughout the conference

In-person registration deadline: SOLD OUT

Online registration deadline: 17:00 (BST), Friday 01 September

Conference dinner

Wednesday 06 SeptemberGreenbank Hotel, Riverbank SuiteHarbourside in Falmouth

Please note the conference dinner is now SOLD OUT.

We encourage delegates to join us at the Ento23 conference dinner to enjoy an evening socialising with colleagues old and new, and enjoy the beautiful sites of Falmouth.

The hotel has a perfect position, with views from the dining room balcony across the river from Flushing village. It was used as the drop off and collection point for the Flushing Ferry which still runs today, from the Prince of Wales Pier.

You are welcome to purchase a second ticket and bring a guest.

View from the hotel dining room over the Harbour, Falmouth

Tickets are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.

A wonderful evening awaits you, which includes:

Drinks on arrival

A 3-course meal (with vegetarian option) and wine/soft drinks and access to the bar

Transport to and from the venue on request

Please note there is one pick-up point outside the Penryn Campus accommodation, please ensure you request the coach option when booking accommodation through the RES.

Tickets are £55.00 per person

For all event enquiries, please email: info@royensoc.co.uk

Please note: we do not provide recordings of events or presentations as standard, unless otherwise stated.

If you are registering on behalf of someone else, please be sure to use the name and details of the person attending.

Please read the questions in your ticket carefully as they inform us of key details about the registration package you have purchased, including guest information, dietary requirements and accommodation preferences.

Accommodation

If you require accommodation, you will need to book this separately from your main registration to Ento23.

Accommodation can be booked below.

These prices are VAT inclusive and include ONE person’s full English breakfast for each morning of your stay.

Book your Ento23 accommodation here

Accommodation requiredPrice3- Night Accommodation*(4th-7th, Monday-Wednesday night)£205.202- Night Accommodation£136.80Single Night Accommodation£68.40

Registration

If you wish to book accommodation please do so using the accommodation link.

At least one person in your party must register for Ento23 for your accommodation to be valid.

Early Bird (ends 29 June)Post Early BirdEnto23 Registration 3-DayRES Student Member – £70RES Member – £150Non-Member – £300Ento23 Registration 3-DayRES Student Member – £120RES Member – £250Non-Member – £420Ento23 Registration 1-DayRES Student Member – £45RES Member – £100Non-Member – £180Ento23 Registration 1-DayRES Student Member – £90RES Member – £180Non-Member – £260Ento23 OnlineRES Student Member – £20RES Member – £60Non-Member – £140Ento23 OnlineRES Student Member – £40RES Member – £100Non-Member – £200

If you require any assistance with your purchase or would like more information, please feel free to email us at info@royensoc.co.uk

Are you a member? Log in to your membership account for access to discounted tickets.

Want to know more about the history of Ento?

Visit the Ento Conference hub

Ento23 Accommodation
2023-09-05 08:00 - 2023-09-07 17:00
5 – 7 SeptemberUniversity of Exeter, Falmouth, Cornwall, UK and online

By booking the accommodation package we have available, you will benefit from reduced-costs and be conveniently located on the Penryn campus where the conference is taking place. Penryn is a beautiful part of the world to explore, so why not bring a guest to join you at your accommodation and turn it into a short holiday?

Join the discussion on social media using #Ento23

Please note booking for campus accommodation has now closed.

For other accommodation options locally, please use a service like Booking.com.

Penryn is a charming Cornish town, with easy access to the rugged coastline of West Cornwall and many nearby attractions.

We are delighted to offer accommodation at the Glasney Rooms, conveniently located on the Penryn Campus where the conference is taking place. With comfortable beds and a well-equipped shared kitchen, Glasney Rooms has everything you need to make the most of your stay, whilst exploring the beauty of Cornwall.

The conference will take place in the Daphne du Maurier Building (DDM), which is in close proximity to the accommodation, in the heart of the campus.

Sharing your accommodation at Ento23?If you wish to bring a guest to share your accommodation and enjoy the trip with you, the only additional cost is breakfast, which can be added to your accommodation booking below.

If the guest accompanying you is attending the conference, they will need to register for the conference as a delegate on the main registration page, along with your own registration.

If your guest will also be attending the conference dinner, you will need to purchase an additional conference dinner ticket on the main registration page, along with your own dinner ticket.

Accommodation informationWe are able to offer accommodation no the following nights:

Monday 04, Tuesday 05 and Wednesday 06 September

We do not offer the night of Thursday 07 September

You can arrive in comfort on Monday 04 September, the night prior to the official start day of Ento23.

1 night with breakfast costs £68.40 including VAT

You have the option of 1, 2 or 3 nights

A full English breakfast for one person is included (dietary options available)

There is the option of double or twin rooms

There is no charge for double occupancy, only the cost of one added breakfast

Terms for your booking

All bookings are subject to cancellation charges after: Monday 26 June

All accommodation must be booked by: 17:00 (BST), Friday 11 August

If you select the option to bring a guest, please ensure you provide their dietary requirements

Our accommodation ticket is inclusive of a coach trip to and from the Gala Dinner. Please tick the appropriate box upon registration to let us know if you will require this.

Conference dinner tickets are sold separately, please purchase this in addition to accommodation and registration.

Confirmation will be sent within 5 days of your booking with us and full details regards to check in/check out etc will be sent closer to the event.

If you have any questions about room availability or terms of booking, please get in touch:info@royensoc.co.uk

If you would like to book your own accommodation, we have compiled a small list of reasonably priced accommodation near the venue.

Please be sure to check other accommodation comparison websites (such as Booking.com, Trivago, Kayak) as you may get better prices on your stay.

The Dog House Penryn

Number Fifty Townhouse Accommodation

Seven Stars, Penryn

The Thirsty Scholar

YHA Eden Project camping and glamping

Accommodation

If you require accommodation, you will need to book this separately from your main registration by All accommodation must be booked by: 17:00 (BST), Friday 11 August

These prices are VAT inclusive and include breakfast for one person.

Accommodation requiredPrice3- Night Accommodation*(4th-7th, Monday-Wednesday night)£205.202- Night Accommodation£136.80Single Night Accommodation£68.40

Registration

At least one person in your party must register for Ento23 for your accommodation to be valid.

Register for Ento23 here

Early Bird (ends 29 June)Post Early BirdEnto23 Registration 3-DayRES Student Member – £70RES Member – £150Non-Member – £300Ento23 Registration 3-DayRES Student Member – £120RES Member – £250Non-Member – £420Ento23 Registration 1-DayRES Student Member – £45RES Member – £100Non-Member – £180Ento23 Registration 1-DayRES Student Member – £90RES Member – £180Non-Member – £260Ento23 OnlineRES Student Member – £20RES Member – £60Non-Member – £140Ento23 OnlineRES Student Member – £40RES Member – £100Non-Member – £200

Ento23 - Invited Speakers and Chairs
2023-09-05 08:00 - 2023-09-07 17:00
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Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023
2023-09-05 13:15 - 14:15 | https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/agm23/
The Royal Entomological Society AGM to take place as a hybrid event during Ento23

See the Ento23 event here

All members and fellows are welcome to join the meeting (online and in-person) to hear about RES activities over the last year.

We will also welcome our new Trustee and Chair of Membership Committee.

Annual Report of the Trustees 2023

RES-Annual Report 2023 – SignedDownload

AGM Agenda

AGM Minutes

Read more about the RES AGM

Vote for the next RES Trustee

The deadline is 29 August 2023

The voting process

Online voting information will be emailed to the Membership and displayed on the website. Voting will close on 29 August 2023.

Candidates will be notified of the results before the AGM. Council will announce the results at the AGM on 5 September 2023.

Further details TBC

To attend the AGM online, please register below. You will be sent the streaming link shortly before the meeting.

If you are not a RES member and would like to attend the AGM online, contact info@royensoc.co.uk.

Aquatic Insects Special Interest Group (SIG) 2023
2023-09-25 10:00 - 2023-09-26 16:30 | World Museum Liverpool, William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN
Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 September 2023World Museum Liverpool

Our Aquatic Insects SIG would like to invite you to an in-person event at the World Museum Liverpool in collaboration with the Tanypetera Trust.

This two day event will include a mix of talks, tours of the museum collection, using microscopes, and a practical workshop.

Speakers

The key themes of the event will be led by the following speakers:

Ian Wallis, World Museum Liverpool: How to help Britain’s rarest caddis

Rachel Stubbington, Nottingham Trent University: Life in the drying streams of a wet country: the invertebrate biodiversity of UK temporary streams

Martin Winter, Environment Agency: Developing digital tools and resources for identification: EA Bug App

John Murray Bligh, Environment Agency: The River Invertebrate Classification Tool: past present and applications

Day 1

Registration is necessary to take part in the first day, which also includes access to the workshop on the second day if you wish to attend both.

The morning session will be led by key speakers, covering the key themes of ‘Morphology and Identification’ and ‘Management and Conservation’. There will also be opportunities for open call flash talks. Abstract submission is now open, please see details below.

The afternoon session will be a choice of a tour of the museum collections (the entomology collections are nationally significant, with around 750,000 invertebrate specimens including pinned insects), using the laboratory microscopes, and learning specialist skills. There should be time to rotate to cover two of these activities, please specify when registering which you would like to take part in.

Day 2

The second day will be a hands-on lab workshop focusing on aquatic entomology: Amphipods of Groundwater and Rivers

Run by Tim Johns of the Environmental Agency, this workshop will cover some of the different Amphipods found in UK groundwaters and surface water, plus a few non-native species. There will be an opportunity to identify different amphipods (freshwater ‘shrimps’). We will be using the Freshwater Biological Association key to Crustaceans but no books are a requirement for the workshop.

If you only wish to attend the workshop, this is free, inline with the aims of the Tanyptera Trust to make entomology accessible to all. It is still necessary to register your details below so we know the numbers attending.

Please note, registering for the workshop only does not permit you to attend the meeting on the first day.

Abstract Submission

Abstract submission is now closed.

Registration

Registration is now open at the bottom of this page. We offer significantly reduced rates for RES members, so if you aren’t already a member, join today!

Please note, registering for the workshop only does not permit you to attend the meeting on the first day.

Registration deadline: 17:00 (BST), Friday 15 September

Sustainable Agriculture: From monitoring to management
2023-09-27 09:30 - 17:00 | Rothamsted Conference Centre, West Common, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JQ, United Kingdom
Wednesday 27 September, 09:30 – 17:00The Fowden Hall, Rothamsted Conference Centre

Join our Sustainable Agriculture Special Interest Group (SIG) for a day delving into the full agricultural entomology life cycle, from monitoring to management and beyond. Sustainable agriculture is faced with a multitude of challenges in the coming decades, from increasing pressure to produce for a growing global population, to climate change and the associated range shift of pests. Since insects are central to our food systems as protectors, pollinators and pests, entomological research is optimally placed to monitor and manage these challenges.

This meeting will cover all aspects of entomology for sustainable agriculture, and will specifically focus on biomonitoring, translation of research into practice and engagement of practitioners and the public. Alongside invited talks from some exceptional leading researchers across these topics, we will hold an interactive session on current advances in biomonitoring, how this subfield may evolve into the future and the implications of this for land management and policy. We are also inviting abstracts for both oral and poster presentations from any registered attendees.

Key themes

Biomonitoring of pests and beneficials

Translation of research into practice

Engagement of practitioners and the public

Keynote speakers

We are delighted to welcome the below leading researchers within the field, each providing a detailed oversight of the key themes of the conference.

James BellRothamsted Research

Sarah BeynonThe Bug Farm

Larissa CollinsFera

Abstract submission

Please note, abstract submission is now closed.

Registration

Registration is now open at the bottom of this page. We offer significantly reduced rates for RES members, so if you aren’t already a member, join today!

We have a limited number of spaces available for tours at Rothamsted Research. Spaces will be filled on a first come first served basis, please add this to your booking if you would like to attend. Find out more below.

Registration deadline: 17:00 (BST), Friday 15 September

Tours

We have a limited number of spaces available for tours at Rothamsted Research. Spaces will be filled on a first come first served basis. Site tours will showcase the insect science at Rothamsted Research, encompassing the Rothamsted Insect Survey, the Insectary, and the on-site suction trap and light traps.

The Rothamsted Insect Survey (RIS) has been running two trap networks since 1964. Its long-term data are unique providing information on aphids, larger moths and many other migrating insects to scientists, growers, conservation organisations, individuals and policy makers. As such, the networks represent the most comprehensive standardised long-term data on insects in the world and have a wide range of fundamental and applied uses. Visitors can see the insect survey lab, and hear how the team processes samples from the suction trap and light trap network, then see examples of the traps in situ.

The Insectary is a specialised facility that maintains a range of both indigenous and exotic insect species for scientific purposes. Visitors can view the insect rearing and insect behaviour study rooms, designed to provide controlled temperature, lighting, humidity and airflow. The facility holds DEFRA plant health licences for importing, maintaining and working with many exotic insect species. Most compartments are licensed for the effective containment of quarantined species and insecticide-resistant strains.

Registration

In-person:RES Student Member £20RES Member £45Non-Member £100

Online:RES Student Member £5RES Member £20Non-Member £70

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch: info@royensoc.co.uk

AES Annual Exhibition and Trade Fair 2023
2023-09-30 11:00 - 16:30
Come and see the RES at the AES’s entomological fair.

Kempton Park Racecourse, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 5AQ

The RES will have a stand at the Amateur Entomological Society’s Annual Exhibition and Trade Fair 2023.

Come and see us to talk about careers with insects, publications, membership and events. You can pick up some free guides about insects and buy some of our scientific publications.

Online talk October 2023 - Martin Kaltenpoth
2023-10-04 19:30 - 20:45 | https://www.royensoc.co.uk/event/online-talk-october-2023-martin-kaltenpoth/
The Royal Entomological Society organises insect science conferences and events around the UK and the world for people at all stages of career and interest.

Becoming a member entitles you to discounted (and sometimes free) access to the majority of events.

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The Royal Entomological Society’s online talk series

Our monthly online lectures take place on the first Wednesday of the month from 19:30 to 20:45 (BST). Tune in to hear an in depth discussion on a specific field of entomology, with the opportunity to ask questions. You will also hear about any updates and new activities from the Society.

These talks are free for RES members, so join today!

Note: All attendees, including members, must register below to receive the link to attend the talk.

Martin KaltenpothMax Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology

Martin Kaltenpoth obtained his MSc and PhD degrees from the University of Würzburg in Germany, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Regensburg and the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. In 2009, he established the Insect Symbiosis Research Group at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena. From 2015 to 2021, he was full professor for Evolutionary Ecology at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany. Since 2021, he is a director at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena and heads the Department of Insect Symbiosis. His research focuses on the evolution, chemical ecology, and the molecular interactions of insect-bacteria symbioses, using an integrative and multidisciplinary approach to understand symbiotic associations from the molecule to the fitness consequences for the interacting partners.

Talk title: Microbial symbionts as sources of evolutionary innovations in beetles

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