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31 May 2022

Trustee opportunity

Want to shape the future of the Royal Entomological Society?We have an exciting opportunity for two trustees to join the RES team from September 2022. We are looking for candidates ready to actively contribute to the governance and strategic direction of the Society in a key leadership role.Two trustees will be…

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29 April 2022

Student Award 2021 results

The Royal Entomological Society is excited to announce the winning, second and third place essay entries of the 2021 RES Student Award. To enter the annual entomology writing competition, students write an 800 word essay in english, on an insect-related topic of interest to the general public.First place: Leah Fitzpatrick…

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11 March 2022

The Royal Entomological Society – Strategy 2022-25

Strategic Priorities Strategy Document Impact Report Strategy Launch Speeches The Royal Entomological Society introduces its strategy for 2022-25, which focuses on our new vision to ‘enrich the world with insect science’. The strategy has four strategic priorities: 1. Support the study and practice of insect science. 2. Increase public understanding…

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8 March 2022

Verrall Lecture 2022

Our communications team welcomes media enquiries – press@royensoc.co.ukPRESS RELEASE 7 March 2022Insects in a warming worldProfessor Camille Parmesan, leading researcher into how life on earth is affected by climate change, has given the Royal Entomological Society’s prestigious Verrall Lecture this year. Professor Parmesan is Coordinating Lead Author for Working Group II of the 6th…

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5 March 2022

Ukraine statement

We strongly condemn the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation and offer our deepest sympathy and support to all those affected by the brutalities of war. The humanitarian crisis resulting from this invasion is completely unacceptable, and we call upon world leaders to do everything within their powers to…

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28 February 2022

Postgraduate Student Representative opportunity

The Royal Entomological Society is recruiting volunteers to be Postgraduate Student Representatives. The 1-2 year role involves helping to organise the annual Student Forum with RES staff, and providing updates to the Society’s Meetings Committee, acting as a voice for students within any consultations of the Society’s membership, providing ideas…

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31 January 2022

How to log in to our new website

31 January 2022The Royal Entomological Society launched this version of its website in January 2022.We encourage all members and fellows to log in to our new members area for the first time. It’s easier than ever for you to change your details, access content and apply discounts, wherever you are, on…

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25 January 2022

Antenna role opportunities

25 January 2022A range of voluntary roles are available at Antenna.EDITORWith David George standing down, Antenna needs a new editor to work alongside Richard Harrington and take the lead on alternate issues.The role includes:• commissioning copy• deciding on the suitability of submitted copy and editing it• liaising with our excellent…

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5 January 2022

Rebrand coming in 2022: Spotlight on Insect Science

5 January 2022We are proud to share our new RES brand with you with a new website and rollout across the Society.We have created a dynamic video to show you the main features of the new brand, looking to maximising the Society’s impact, reach and diversity for the future, whilst…