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Outreach
Outreach activities at the Royal Entomological Society aim to increase public understanding of entomology.
Events
Insect Week is an annual public campaign celebrating 'the little things that run the world'. We welcome insect related events from all over the world as part of the week in late June. Find out how you can take part on the Insect Week website.
Insect Festivals are one day events celebrating insects, they have been held in York and Bristol, UK, with an Edinburgh event in development. You can come and see live insects, meet entomologists from different organisations and do art activities related to insects. Check our events page to see if there is an upcoming Insect Festival.
The Society attends exhibitions, fairs and festivals to show people the importance of entomology.
Read about the RES stand at The Big Bang Fair - the largest STEM event in Europe.
Are you an entomologist and would like to help young people discover careers in entomology? Please fill out a PROFILE
The Verrall Lecture
The Society organises an annual public lecture on entomology every March, you can see the list of previous speakers and watch the 2021 event on the Verrall page.
Check our events page to see if there are details of the next lecture.
Publications
entocast
entocast is an insect podcast by Liam Crowley and Nick Howe, funded by the RES Outreach Fund.
Listen on the entocast website or search for ‘entocast’ on your podcast listening platform.
British Insect colouring books
We recently started a range of British Insect colouring books with KlickKlack.
You can download sample colouring sheets on butterflies and moths, and purchase the full books in our shop.
Garden Entomology Booklet
The Royal Entomological Society’s publishes a short introduction to insect science, themed around insects you might find in a temperate garden or park, you can read and download the booklet online (pdf file).
You can also order a free paper copy of this booklet in our shop (post and packing costs apply).
Knowledge Exchange
The Society’s Outreach Special Interest Group focusses on how entomologists communicate with the public and how the public connects with entomology in return. The SIG meets annually, find out more on the SIG page.
Funding
Looking for funds to support your insect outreach activities?
Outreach Fund
The Society’s Outreach (ORF) fund for members and fellows aims to support activities relating to insect outreach. Find out more on the fund page.
Goodman Award
The RES Goodman Award funds work that communicate research on insect behaviour and physiology. Find out more on the award page.
Society staff
The Society employs staff dedicated to insect outreach, if you would like more information please contact Fran Sconce.
