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The Online Forum for Entomology Students

This year's theme is a complete celebration of biology and nature from A to Z, with resources, activities and events available for all ages and interests. Discover the Royal Society of Biology's range of experiments you can do using everyday household items, and enjoy celebrating Biology Week from the comfort of your own home.

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The Online Forum for Entomology Students

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A day dedicated to learning, engagement and sharing ideas, featuring keynote talks and discussions on how we communicate insects, science and conservation to wider audiences.

The Online Forum for Entomology Students

Royal Entomological Society

From emerging technologies to real-world impact, #InnovationsInEntomology will showcase how research is driving advances across agriculture, biodiversity and public health.

A day dedicated to learning, engagement and sharing ideas, featuring keynote talks and discussions on how we communicate insects, science and conservation to wider audiences.

Royal Entomological Society

The Online Forum for Entomology Students

From emerging technologies to real-world impact, #InnovationsInEntomology will showcase how research is driving advances across agriculture, biodiversity and public health.

Submit your best three insect photos for a chance to win cash prizes!

It was fantastic to see so much enthusiasm for this exciting new platform for methods, philosophies and ethics in insect science. Here's to the authors, editors, reviewers and readers who will help shape its future!

A day dedicated to learning, engagement and sharing ideas, featuring keynote talks and discussions on how we communicate insects, science and conservation to wider audiences.

Thanks to all of our witnesses across the two sessions! We have a parliamentary reception on 16 November to launch the inquiry report, to help promote this essential topic and our recommendations to members of parliament and partner organisations.

Interest in insect welfare continues to grow, and the conversation doesn't stop at Ento26. From our upcoming Insects as Food & Feed Conference to other events, collaborations and new CPD opportunities currently in development from the RES, there are plenty of ways to stay involved in insect science and welfare 🪰 Watch this space!

Read more about our newly elected Trustees - We look forward to working with our new Trustees, members and wider community in the years ahead 🐞

💻 Online attendance available via livestream registration.

Professor Seirian Sumner is a behavioural ecologist at UCL whose research explores insect behaviour, social evolution and ecology, with a particular focus on wasps. A passionate science communicator, she is co-founder of the Big Wasp Survey and Soapbox Science, and works to improve public understanding and appreciation of these often-misunderstood insects.

Explore the venue and take the opportunity to network with your peers and our fantastic exhibitors!

Dr Tim Cockerill FRES is an entomologist, broadcaster, photographer and Senior Lecturer at Falmouth University. In this engaging session, Tim will share practical tips for improving insect photography, whether you're using a smartphone or specialist equipment. Suitable for all experience levels, the talk will explore how compelling images can support scientific communication and a deeper appreciation of insect natural history.