Fellows and Members can vote for new Trustees
Online voting is open to all members and fellows between 14 July and 21 August 2026.
Voting closes 11.59pm BST on 21 August 2026
View the candidates:
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Darren Evans
(for Chair of Science, Policy and Society Committee)
Jess Knapp
(for Chair of Science, Policy and Society Committee)
Sajad Mir
(for Chair of Science, Policy and Society Committee)
Seirian Sumner
(for Chair of Library Committee)
Maximillian Tercel
(for Chair of Membership Committee)
Phil Murray
(for Chair of Finance Committee)
How to cast your vote:
- You will need your membership number in order to vote . You can find your membership number on correspondence, in your account under ‘My Profile‘ or by emailing the RES team: info@royensoc.co.uk. If you do not enter this on your voting form, your vote will not be counted. This will be used to validate your ballot before votes are counted anonymously.
- Click the ‘Vote now‘ button below to fill a form and cast your vote for the candidates of your choice.
- Please only submit your vote once.
Timeframes
Voting will open on the 14 July 2026.
Voting will close on 21 August 2026.
The chosen Trustees will be elected at the AGM during Ento26 in September 2026, following online voting by the members and fellows of the Royal Entomological Society. Candidates will be notified of the results before the AGM. Council (the board of trustees) will announce the results at the AGM at Ento26 in September 2026.
You must be a current RES member to vote and will need your membership number. If you have not yet renewed your membership for 2026, please log in to your account or email the RES Team: info@royensoc.co.uk.
Successful candidates will start their roles as Trustees and Committee Chairs at the next AGM during Ento26.
Any details provided as part of the voting process will be treated in accordance with the Society’s Privacy Policy. Votes will be counted anonymously.
Deadline for voting: 21 August 2026
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