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The Royal Entomological Society plays an international role in communicating insect science and connecting entomologists. Follow our publications @respublications.bsky.social

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⏰ Last call! Share your research at the Student Forum 2026 Submit your abstracts by 17:00 (GMT), 28 Feb

⏰ Abstract Deadline today!

Join the conversation and share your research! 🐝

Whether you’re fascinated by insect behaviour, conservation or careers - RES #StudentForum is your space to connect, learn and grow.

Submit by 17:00 (GMT) 28 Feb πŸ”½

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28.02.2026 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Student Forum 2026 Last call to join the programme - Submit your abstracts by 17:00 (GMT), 28 Feb

⏰ Abstract Deadline tomorrow!

Don’t forget! To present research at the RES #StudentForum 2026, you must register and submit your abstract by 28 Feb πŸ“£

Presentations will be in person - a great opportunity to build confidence and CV experience πŸ“

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27.02.2026 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aquatic Insects SIG 2026 Register by 25 February - Hear from Prof Michael J. Samways and Dr Jessica Ware on global aquatic insect research.

⏰ Deadline today!

Join the #AquaticInsects SIG 2026 on 26–27 Feb and hear from Prof Michael J. Samways on dragonflies as freshwater sentinels and Dr Jessica Ware on global aquatic insect research.

πŸ”— Registration deadline: 17:00 (GMT), 25 Feb πŸ”½

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25.02.2026 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Looking for Entomology courses? 

RES advertisement featuring a Broom Weevil, Exapion fuscirostre (c) Timothy Sexton 2016

Looking for Entomology courses? RES advertisement featuring a Broom Weevil, Exapion fuscirostre (c) Timothy Sexton 2016

🐞 Interested in taking a #course in #entomology?

We’ve compiled a list of institutions in the UK and Ireland offering full and part-time #entomologically-related courses to help you build a #career in #InsectScience πŸ”½

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#Education #Research #Science

24.02.2026 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Student Forum 2026 Join the programme - Submit your abstracts before 28 Feb

⏰ Abstract Deadline this Saturday!

🌿 Why should you attend the RES #StudentForum?

βœ”οΈ Present your own research
βœ”οΈ Attend expert talks
βœ”οΈ Join wellbeing sessions
βœ”οΈ Meet peers from across the globe

πŸ“ Newcastle University – 30–31 March

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23.02.2026 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aquatic Insects SIG 2026 Register by 17:00 GMT, 25 February

Last chance to register 🌊 Dive into β€œAquatic Ecosystems in the Data Age” with talks on freshwater biodiversity conservation, eDNA biomonitoring, management strategies and more.

πŸ“ Online β€’ Workshop included

πŸ“… Deadline: 17:00 (GMT), 25 Feb πŸ”½

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23.02.2026 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Schedule of talks at Staffordshire Invertebrate Science Fair featuring insect close-up photos and detailed event timings.

Schedule of talks at Staffordshire Invertebrate Science Fair featuring insect close-up photos and detailed event timings.

Sticky Feet: How Insects Inspire Technology 🐜

Join us & @amentsoc.bsky.social for the Young #VerrallLecture, where Prof. Stanislav Gorb will explore how insects’ adhesive abilities inspire innovation & design.

πŸ“ Staffordshire Invertebrate Science Fair
🎟️ Free

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#BritishScienceWeek

20.02.2026 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Job opportunities - Royal Entomological Society Job opportunities If you have an insect-related or entomology job opportunity please send us the details info@royensoc.co.uk Want to work with us? Keep an eye on our RES Vacancies page for any paid…

Thinking of a career switch? Find your perfect job in #entomology πŸͺ²

Visit our #job opportunities page for the latest openings πŸ”½

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πŸ“Έ Leaping locust (c) Martin Tampier

#Education #Research #Science #InsectJobs #InsectCareers #STEMjobs

19.02.2026 10:03 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Student Forum 2026 Join the programme - Submit your abstracts before 28 Feb

⏰ Abstract Deadline next week!

πŸ“Š Got insect science you’re proud of? 🐜 Share it at the #StudentForum!

Present a talk or poster and get invaluable feedback from other students and researchers.

πŸ—“οΈ Abstract deadline: 28 Feb
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@newcastleuni.bsky.social #SF26

18.02.2026 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Francisca Sconce holding a Certificate of Fellowship from the Royal Entomological Society.

Francisca Sconce holding a Certificate of Fellowship from the Royal Entomological Society.

Huge congratulations to Fran, our Senior Outreach & Learning Officer, on earning RES Fellowship πŸͺ² We’re incredibly proud to have such expertise and passion within our team!

Have you made a significant contribution to entomology? Take the next step in your professional journey πŸ”½

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17.02.2026 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aquatic Insects SIG 2026 Register by 25 February - Hear from Prof Michael J. Samways and Dr Jessica Ware on global aquatic insect research.

πŸ“£ Deadline next week - Don’t miss out!

Registration for #AquaticInsects SIG 2026 is closing soon!

Connect with researchers & practitioners on aquatic ecosystems, biomonitoring, and more.

Save your spot πŸ”½

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Registration deadline: 17:00 (GMT), 25 Feb

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Student Forum 2026 Join the programme - Submit your abstracts before 28 Feb

🐜 Ready to connect with fellow insect enthusiasts?

The RES #StudentForum is 30–31 March - an in-person two-day event for students to share ideas, careers tips and research 🌿

▢️ Submit your abstracts - Deadline 28 Feb πŸ“Š
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13.02.2026 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ₯ˆ We’re thrilled to announce our #InsectWeek Photography Competition Under 18 second place winner: Jack Brackley, age 13 πŸ‘

🐝 Subject: Four-banded flower bee (Anthophora quadrimaculata)
πŸ“ Location: Suffolk, UK πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

View the galleries πŸ”½

12.02.2026 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Winning insect images revealed in RES Photography Competition 2025 - Royal Entomological Society The Royal Entomological Society has unveiled the winners of itsΒ annualΒ Photography Competition,Β showcasingΒ a stunning series of close-up images that reveal the hidden beauty and fascinating lives...

πŸ“Έ πŸ† The overall winner of the #InsectWeek Photography Competition Under 18 category is 12-year-old Benji Cook (Instagram: benjis_macroverse)

🐜🦁 Subject: Antlion larvae (Synclisis baetica)
πŸ“ Location: France πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

View the winners' galleries πŸ”½

12.02.2026 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Read more about the History of Women in Entomology

Celebrating International Day of Women & #GirlsInScience we're proud to spotlight researchers shaping the future of #InsectScience.

When #EveryVoiceInScience is heard, science grows stronger, more innovative, and better equipped to change the world πŸŒπŸ”½

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#WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM

11.02.2026 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aquatic Insects SIG 2026 Register by 25 February

Ready to level up your data skills? πŸ“Š

At #AquaticInsects SIG 2026, join a hands-on R + machine learning workshop exploring macroinvertebrate and environmental data.

πŸ“… 26-27 Feb (online)

Info & signup ⬇️

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Registration deadline: 17:00 (GMT), 25 Feb

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11.02.2026 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Winning insect images revealed in RES Photography Competition 2025 View the Insect Week galleries

πŸ₯ˆ Our 2nd place winner in the #InsectWeek Photography Competition is Dara Ojo (IG: explorewithdara) with a striking image captures a leafhopper overtaken by a green Metarhizium fungus, revealing the dramatic and often unseen interactions that shape tiny ecosystems.

Read more & view the galleries πŸ”½

10.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Winning insect images revealed in RES Photography Competition 2025 View the Insect Week galleries

πŸ“Έ We’re delighted to unveil the winners of the RES #InsectWeek Photography Competition 2025!

πŸ† Overall Winner Raghuram Annadana (IG: macro_by_raghu). The image shows a parasitic wasp laying its eggs inside Banana Skipper butterfly eggs.

Read more and view the galleries πŸ”½

10.02.2026 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Student Forum 2026 Don't miss out on our workshop on Mental Health in Academia

🌱 Student life can be challenging - and we’re here to support you.

At the RES #StudentForum 2026, we’re hosting a workshop on mental health in academia focused on stress triggers, wellbeing strategies and support tools πŸ§ πŸ’¬

Register today πŸ”½

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10.02.2026 07:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Careers in entomology - Royal Entomological Society Courses PhD opportunities Community noticeboard Job opportunities RES Vacancies Careers in entomology Entomology is the study of insects, entomologists are people who study insects. There are many…

Discover the thrilling career paths in entomology 🐝 From #Forensics and #MedicalScience to #Horticulture and ecological consulting, explore where this fascinating field can lead.

Dive into our careers pages and start your journey into #InsectScience πŸ”½

09.02.2026 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aquatic Insects SIG 2026 Register by 17:00 GMT, 25 February

🌊 Dive into β€œAquatic Ecosystems in the Data Age” with talks on freshwater biodiversity conservation, eDNA biomonitoring, management strategies and more.

πŸ“ Online β€’ Workshops included

πŸ“… See details & register ⬇️

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Registration deadline: 25 Feb

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06.02.2026 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Student Forum 2026 Dress your best and join us for #EntoFashion Day!

🐜 Science meets style with #EntoFashion at the #StudentForum!

Wear your insect inspiration proudly for a chance to win a prize! 🎁

Don’t forget to submit your abstract by 28 Feb for a chance to present too! πŸ”½

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@newcastleuni.bsky.social #SF26

05.02.2026 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Student Forum 2026 Student Forum 2026 Monday 30 – Tuesday 31 March, 10:00 – 17:00Newcastle University We are delighted to announce details for our 2026 Student Forum! This annual two-day event run by the Royal Entomological...

πŸ“’ Calling all students - share your research!

Submit your talk or poster abstract for a chance to present at our #StudentForum 2026 at @newcastleuni.bsky.social. Whether it’s fieldwork, lab research or theory - we want to hear it! πŸ›

βŒ› Abstract deadline: 17:00 GMT, 28 Feb πŸ”½

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#SF26

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Hummingbird Hawk-moth (c) Marc Brouwer 2022

Hummingbird Hawk-moth (c) Marc Brouwer 2022

Join our newsletter groups and discover the world of #Insects πŸ¦‹

Get occasional updates from us and stay informed on the latest #InsectScience from our Scientific, Supporter and Education newsletters.

Find out how you can be part of the journey πŸ”½
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02.02.2026 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Forest Invertebrates SIG 2026 Submit your abstracts by 5pm today!

LAST CALL 🐞

The #ForestInvertebrates SIG brings together research on trees, invertebrates & urban ecosystems.

πŸ“… 5 March
πŸ“ Hyde Park Learning Centre
🌱 Optional field visit on 4 March

Submit your research abstracts by 5pm today (30 Jan) for a chance to join the programme πŸ”½

30.01.2026 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aquatic Insects SIG 2026

Freshwater habitats are crucial - and aquatic insects are key indicators of ecosystem health. πŸ›πŸ’§

At the #AquaticInsects SIG, we’ll explore conservation, adaptive management and how data shapes freshwater biodiversity science.

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29.01.2026 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Call for Abstracts! Share your research at the Student Forum 2026 - Deadline 28 Feb

πŸ“’ Abstract Call!

πŸŽ“ Our annual #StudentForum is back and coming to @newcastleuni.bsky.social on 30–31 March!

Submit your abstracts to share your research & be part of the programme πŸ’‘

πŸ—“οΈ Deadline: 28 Feb

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#Entomology #StudentScience

28.01.2026 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Register by 17:00 GMT, 28 January Emerging Themes: Novel Techniques in Insect Behaviour Studies

πŸ“’ Deadline Today! Last call to join the #BehaviourSIG on 10 Feb πŸ¦‹

Spend the day networking with likeminded researchers exploring novel techniques in #InsectBehaviour Studies.

⏰ Hurry! Registration closes 17:00 (GMT), 28 Jan πŸ”½

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28.01.2026 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Forest Invertebrates SIG - Join the Programme Abstract submissions deadline this Friday - Submit your research today

Urban trees are ecosystems 🌳🐞

Join researchers, practitioners & students at the #ForestInvertebrates SIG meeting (5 March 2026).

πŸ“’ Abstract submissions deadline this Friday - Submit your research today πŸ”½

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27.01.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Register by 28 January Emerging Themes: Novel Techniques in Insect Behaviour Studies

πŸ¦‹ Deadline Wednesday!

View the Programme and join the #BehaviourSIG on 10 Feb for a full day exploring novel techniques in #InsectBehaviour Studies featuring keynotes from Prof. Daniel Robert and Dr. Diego Magalhaes.

πŸ“’ Registration closes 17:00 28 Jan πŸ”½

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