Insect Hour is our free, monthly online event series designed to open up insect science to everyone, from professional entomologists to curious newcomers reaching far across the globe. Each session brings a leading researcher and communicator to share fascinating insights into the insect world and its connection to society, science and the environment.
Whether you’re joining from a university, a classroom, your workplace or your sofa, Insect Hour is an opportunity to learn, ask questions and be inspired – no payment or membership required.
Insect Hour will be held every second Wednesday of the month* from 1pm-2pm (London, UK Time), excluding August, September, and January.
Kicking Off 2026 with Professor Dave Goulson
13 May 2026
We’re delighted to start our 2026 Insect Hour programme with a headline talk from Professor Dave Goulson, one of the UK’s best-known insect scientists and science communicators.
His talk will explore the complex links between pesticides, dogs and insect declines, unpacking emerging research and what it means for insects, ecosystems and everyday life.
Other Talks in the Series
13 May 2026 – Professor Dave Goulson: Pesticides, dogs and insect declines. View the event page.
10 June 2026 – Professor Janet Hemingway: The Mosquito Diaries. View the event page.
8 July 2026 – Professor Deepa Senapathi: Land management for beneficial insects and smallholder livelihoods. View the event page.
More Talks Coming Soon
Insect Hour runs every month, held every second Wednesday of the month* from 1pm-2pm (London, UK Time), with a growing programme of talks covering a wide range of research topics.
This page will be updated regularly as new speakers and topics are confirmed. Watch this space!
* Excluding August, September, and January
Want to Share your Research for Insect Hour?
If you’re an entomologist with research you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact our Membership team at info@royensoc.co.uk to discuss future Insect Hour opportunities.
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