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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 13/10/2026

The Data Management BES Better Science Guide has been updated!

British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 07/10/2026

Could you help shape the 2027 BES symposium? We are looking for a BES member to propose a programme for our 2027 symposium on the theme of Novel Futures in Ecology – what do we know and what should we do? Find out more and apply here www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/bes-...

BES Symposium 2027: Novel Futures in ecology
Call for Programme Lead
Apply today

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 01/10/2026

Are you a scholar with experience in animal ecology? The Journal of Animal Ecology is looking for a Senior Editor who can contribute to the Journal’s development in topical and developing fields. Applications close on 15 October ⌛

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 30/09/2026

War against blue crabs in Venice? 🦀🔪 Invasive blue crabs became the talk of the town among journalists, politicians and others in Venice.

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 25/09/2026

🗣️OECMs in Practice: Ecology, Implementation, and Monitoring Sophie Elliot and Thomas Pienkowski will discuss different experiences in identifying, developing, and evaluating OECMs across marine and terrestrial ecosystems.

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 25/09/2026

🗣️ Seeing Further: Innovations in Camera Trap Ecology Organised by Fabiola Innarilli and Chris Sutherland, the session will explore emerging tools, their opportunities and limitations for effective ecological monitoring.

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 25/09/2026

🗣️Beyond Forests Kimberley Simpson, Jon Millett, Jess Rickenback & Elizabeth Telford will address escalating threats to open ecosystems and opportunities for resilience building and the need to prioritise it in the global environmental agenda.

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 25/09/2026

🗣️From evidence to conservation impact Rachel White and Mark O’Connell will address ways to meet practitioners' evidence needs through more strategic, innovative and inclusive approaches.

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 25/09/2026

🗣️Negative Results, Positive Change Led by Peter Lawrence and Amy Gresham, the session will discuss the value of failed results and how it can combat the issues of research waste and a biased evidence base.

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 25/09/2026

🗣️ Bridging ecosystems across space Organised by Alain Danet and Isamel Lajaaiti, the talk will explore how new developments such as food-web models, meta-ecosystem theory, and biodiversity data to understand ecosystems push ecology toward a more integrative, spatially explicit science.

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 25/09/2026

🗣️ Through shared science, we can Led by Lydia Cole and James Bullock, the session will discuss practice and pragmatism amongst scientist activists.

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 25/09/2026

Thematic sessions are a core part of the BES Annual Meeting, providing a space to explore critical questions facing ecology today. This year’s programme features exciting talks and discussions on ecological research and practice. Scroll to learn more 👇

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 24/09/2026

Marsh Book of the Year Award - Frank Ashwood for The World Beneath Our Feet

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 24/09/2026

Ecological and Society Award - Bonnie McGill, David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellow

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 24/09/2026

Founders’ Prize - Michael Bertram, Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 24/09/2026

Marsh Award for Ecologists in Africa - Mark Otieno, University of Embu

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 24/09/2026

Honorary Membership - Mark Burgman, @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social & The University of Melbourne and Kevin Gaston, @exeter.ac.uk

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 24/09/2026

We are so thrilled to announce our 2026 BES Award winners 💫 This year, our awards honour ten distinguished ecologists whose work has benefited the scientific community and society as a whole.

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 20/09/2026

🚨 New podcast episode! 🌳 Dr Trisha Gopalakrishna chats with Dr Robyn James about the challenges and strategies to tackle gender (in)equity in environmental conservation at the project or program level across multiple sectors. 🎧️ Listen here: shorturl.at/Wowp3

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 15/09/2026

⭐Gretta Pecl - Marine ecologist at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies and Director of the Centre for Marine Socioecology at the University of Tasmania.

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 15/09/2026

⭐Mahesh Sankaran - Professor of Ecology at the National Centre for Biological Sciences, TIFR.

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 15/09/2026

⭐Kerry ten Kate - Non-executive Director of Finance Earth and Chairs of the Strategic Advisory Group on Nature Investment Standards for the British Standards Institution.

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 15/09/2026

⭐E.J. Milner-Gulland - Professor of Biodiversity at the University of Oxford and Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science in the Department of Biology.

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 15/09/2026

We are excited to welcome four internationally renowned speakers to our Annual Meeting this year 👇

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 14/09/2026

Only a week left ⏰ If you or someone you know has made a significant contribution to the field of ecology, in research or practice, we encourage you to apply! Applications close on 21 September. www.britishecologicalsociety.org/co…

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 04/09/2026

They found that flying insects particularly struggle at higher elevations because the thinner air means they need to generate more lift and expend more energy flying, while reduced oxygen concentrations limit the ability of their breathing system to supply oxygen rapidly enough to the flight muscles

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 04/09/2026

Insects could face an uphill battle adapting to climate change. A new review of research in @funecology.bsky.social found that lower oxygen levels and air pressure at higher elevations could pose a barrier to some insect species moving upslope to escape climate warming.

Damselfly clinging to a vertical green stem, large iridescent eyes visible, gripping and feeding on a small insect

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 03/09/2026

*yikes* the heatwave got to us 🔥but good news is that you're getting an extension to enter your photos to Capturing Ecology 📸 New deadline is 14 September 🎯 Don't leave it to the last minute 😉 Submit now 👇 www.britishecologicalsociety.org/co…

British Ecological Society announcement: deadline extended - submit photos to Capturing Ecology by 14 September

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 03/09/2026

Call for proposals! Journal of Applied Ecology (@jappliedecology.bsky.social), People and Nature (@peopleandnature.bsky.social), and Journal of Animal Ecology (@animalecology.bsky.social) have just launched a new cross-journal Special Feature 🦠

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 02/09/2026

We have extended our abstract submission deadline! New submission deadline is 3 September, 17:00 (BST) ⌛ If you haven't yet, you have 24 hours to submit your abstract for the BES Annual Meeting 👇 www.britishecologicalsociety.org/co…

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 01/09/2026

Only three weeks left to apply for BES Fellowship ✍️ If you, or someone you know, has made an outstanding contribution to the field of ecology, we'd love to hear from you. Join our community of Fellows who are shaping the future of ecology. Apply by 21 September 👇 shorturl.at/uNyWV

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 01/09/2026

Energy, transport, housing and water are central to running our economy and livelihoods. But what if we started to talk about nature the same way? 💭

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 31/08/2026

🔥 Two days to go! 🔥 Abstract submissions for our Annual Meeting close on 2 September. If you haven't submitted yet, do so today for the chance to present your research on an international platform. Submit your paper today 👇 shorturl.at/SU8IV

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 27/08/2026

⏰ Only less than a week left to submit your abstract for BES2026 ⏰ If you're thinking of submitting a poster, here are top tips from Alice Turner, who took home the BES Olivia Norfolk Award in 2024 🏅

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 22/08/2026

Letting late summer weeds grow could help honeybees when they find it most challenging to gather nectar, according to new research in @funecology.bsky.social

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 19/08/2026

Have a story like Ian? 📩 Share it with us by entering Capturing Ecology and get the chance to win up to £750. Enter your photos today 👇 f.mtr.cool/jvfljiglvm

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 19/08/2026

"We protect what we love. By showing the beauty of our surroundings, I hope that it will inspire others to engage and care actively for what we have left."

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 19/08/2026

"Not everyone might understand why plants and fungi are so important to us all. But photography is one way of showing this link."

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 19/08/2026

"That journey led me to become a volunteer photographer for Plantlife, where my images help engage people with the conservation of plants and fungi. Photography is a good way to engage people and get them interested in the world around them."

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 19/08/2026

Ian says, "I studied Agricultural Botany for my degree and used my Dad's film camera to take photos of plants and fungi. Although my career took a different turn, I still bought a digital SLR camera and began thinking more deeply about why I create images."

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 19/08/2026

Can photography protect what we love? Capturing Ecology 2026 judge Ian Price from @plantlifeuk.bsky.social talks about ways photography can inspire people to care for nature in a meaningful way and raise awareness for plant and fungi conservation. 🌸🌱🍄

White lichen on green and red moss with headline: "Photography helps protect what we love" and subheading that says, "Here’s how Capturing Ecology judge Ian Price got into it."

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 18/08/2026

Has your work helped advance the field of ecology? Apply to become a BES Fellow and have the chance to be recognised for your outstanding contributions to the discipline. ⏰Applications will close on 21 September. ✅Apply today - f.mtr.cool/cokomahscm

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 13/08/2026

🪱Last chance to register🪱 BES Soil Ecology Group is hosting a three-day conference on cutting-edge soil ecology research at the policy-practice nexus.

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 13/08/2026

One of the biggest challenges facing ecologists today is understanding ecosystems that have never existed before. England and Wales have just experienced their driest July on record, wildfires have swept across Europe and species are on the move. We are living in a novel future,

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 11/08/2026

Join the Climate Change Group this September to explore solutions together. 📅 10-11 September 📍 University of Plymouth + Online Register now 👇 f.mtr.cool/sxnybkpwlb

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 11/08/2026

Heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall - the negative effects of climate change are already impacting our ecosystems. But do we understand by how much?

Black text against a red solid background reads, "Climate change is changing our ecosystems. But do we know by how much?"

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