📢 Call for Papers! Special Issue: Bridging Developmental Genetics and Molecular Biology in Insects: When Drosophila Meets Other Emerging Insect Models. We're inviting researchers to submit manuscripts until 31 January, with Letter of Intent submission deadline: 30 September 2026 🔽 buff.ly/44kr9IO

Call for Papers: Insect Molecular Biology

Special Issue: Bridging Developmental Genetics and Molecular Biology in Insects: When Drosophila Meets Other Emerging Insect Models

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Entomology for a Better Future! Join the global entomology community at ICE 2028, 17–21 July 2028 in Cape Town, South Africa. Hosted by ESSA & AAIS, ICE2028 explores biodiversity, agriculture, health, technology and the future of insect science. ice2028.com #ICE2028 #Entomology #CapeTown

ICE2028 - XXVIII International Congress of Entomology - “Entomology for a better future”

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What a fantastic week celebrating #NationalScienceMonth2026! 🦋 ESSA was proud to support @JCPZServices, engaging more than 1,100 learners across three venues with interactive insect displays and live specimens. Here’s to inspiring the next generation of scientists! #STEMEducation

Reminder! Register for webinar taking place Wednesday 15 July 2026 19:00 SAST. Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4e227b...

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Join our free webinar on 15 July, 19:00 SAST to learn best practices for photographing insects and other arthropods for iNaturalist. Perfect for anyone interested in nature and citizen science. Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4e227b... Image credit: W. Bezuidenhout, Farknot_Architect

Join our free webinar on 15 July, 19:00 SAST to learn best practices for photographing insects and other arthropods for iNaturalist. Perfect for anyone interested in nature and citizen science. Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4e227b... Image credit: W. Bezuidenhout, Farknot_Architect

ICE2028 reps are at #ECE2026 in Tours, France, helping spread the word about #ICE2028! Join us in Cape Town, South Africa, 17–21 July 2028, for the XXVIII International Congress of Entomology. Visit ice2028.com to register your interest and stay updated. #Entomology #CapeTown #SouthAfrica

Calling all Early Career Entomologists! Join Entomological Society of Southern Africa ECE Rep Jarmaine for a short info session on connecting with the society, opportunities, and how to get involved. 27 May 2026 | 13:00–14:00 Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0557dd...

The Rostrum Photography Competition is open! Share your best insect photographs, and stand a chance to get your image on the cover of Rostrum, our official newsletter. Open to all ESSA members, Cash prize: R1 000 To enter: shuneo@nicd.ac.za #ESSA #PhotographyCompetition

All early-career entomologists! The Young Entomologists Essay Prize invites you to write on one of two topics shaping the future of entomology. Develop your science communication skills, contribute to important conversations, and stand a chance to win R2 000. #YEEP entsocsa.co.za/grants-prizes/

Pollinators are disappearing. Most bees are solitary. They don’t live in hives, but they quietly pollinate fruits, vegetables, and wild plants that sustain us. Projects like UrbanBEE show how small actions matter, have a look at what they are doing and sign up to save the Bee's!

If you're interested in participating in #ESSA2025 and reside outside of South Africa, you can find information on student travel awards here: carlamani.com/uploads/hLPJ.... Deadline soon (20 Feb)! Additional details about the congress can be found here: essaxxiv.carlamani.com?page=0.