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Insect Welfare Research Society retweeted
More of our research as a @RoyEntSoc #ResearchHighlight!
The #OpenAccess article, 'Entomologists' knowledge of, and attitudes towards, insect welfare in research and education' (doi.org/10.1111/een.13415) has been featured!
Learn more here ⬇️
royensoc.co.uk/news/what-do-…
ALT Black Soldier Fly Head (Hermetia illucens). Photo credit: Thomas Shahan.
Insect Welfare Research Society retweeted
Each year, we welcome distinguished entomologists from around the world to give a plenary lecture at our annual conference.
We are excited to announce the plenary speakers for #Ento25. Read more about them on the event page 🔽
royensoc.co.uk/plenary-speak…
#StrathLife @UniStrathclyde
ALT Announcing the plenary speakers for #Ento25
Insect Welfare Research Society retweeted
Join us on the 22nd for our next research seminar with Emeritus Professor Bob Elwood discussing Pain Possibility in Crustaceans.
Register here: insectwelfare.com/seminars
Insect Welfare Research Society retweeted
🚨 Arthropod Genomics Symposium Event 🚨
Join top researchers, industry leaders, and innovators at AGSx 2025 with @Arthropod_i5K and @USDA_ARS to explore the latest breakthroughs in insect and arthropod genomics.
🧬 Don’t miss your chance to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of sustainable agriculture. Each session features a unique lineup of speakers, so be sure to tune in for both days!
🗓️ April 8, 2025 & May 13 | 11am-1pm CST | 12pm-2pm EST | 6-8pm CET
💻 Virtual
🔗 Register now: i5k.github.io/agsx2025
#AGSx2025 #Genomics #Agriculture #SustainableFarming #genomics
Insect Welfare Research Society retweeted
📝Animal Welfare Frontiers: “Considering Insect Welfare in Farming and Research”
By @UnimedizinMainz
📅24.01. 2025
⏰14:00-16:00
Modality: Online
🎙️Speaker: @Bee_Bytes, Asst Prof @IUPUI, Director @InsectWRS
Certificates available
More info: 3r-netzwerk.nrw/events/tarcf…
Insect Welfare Research Society retweeted
The latest issue of the New Yorker has a profile of the insect sentience squad, featuring Tilda Gibbons, Lars Chittka, Meghan Barrett, Sarah Skeels and me. (Link in reply.)
Insect Welfare Research Society retweeted
📚 New open access book alert!
Edited by Bob Fischer, this book tackles the tough question of interspecies welfare comparisons—crucial for policy & welfare decisions.
Read free on Oxford Academic or grab a hard copy!
academic.oup.com/book/58809
#AnimalWelfare #OpenAccess #Ethics
Insect Welfare Research Society retweeted
TODAY'S WEBINAR POSTPONED
Unfortunately, the scheduled webinar ("Applying insect welfare principles in an entomology research lab") will be postponed until 2025.
Apologies for any inconvenience, the IWRS research seminar series will return next year.
Insect Welfare Research Society retweeted
🪲 Join us for the final IWRS webinar of the year!🪲
Dr. Aimee Dunlap (U of Missouri - St. Louis) will be presenting: "Applying insect welfare principles in an entomology research lab"
🕓 4PM GMT
📅 18th December
🔗 Registration: tinyurl.com/IWRS-Webinar
Insect Welfare Research Society retweeted
🦋🐝 Join us for the final IWRS webinar of the year" 🐝🦋
Dr. Aimee Dunlap (U of Missouri - St. Louis) will be presenting:
"Applying insect welfare principles in an entomology research lab"
🕓 4PM GMT
📅 18th December
🔗 Registration: tinyurl.com/IWRS-Webinar
Insect Welfare Research Society retweeted
🐝 Join us for the final IWRS webinar of the year! 🐝
Dr. Aimee Dunlap (@umsl) will be presenting:
"Applying insect welfare principles in an entomology research lab"
🕓 4PM GMT
📅 18th December
🔗 tinyurl.com/IWRS-Webinar
#AnimalWelfare #Research #Insect #Invertebrate
Insect Welfare Research Society retweeted
Join us for the final IWRS webinar of the year! Dr. Aimee Dunlap (@umsl) will be presenting:
"Applying insect welfare principles in an entomology research lab"
🕓 4PM GMT
📅 18th December
🔗 Registration: tinyurl.com/IWRS-Webinar
#AnimalWelfare #Research #Insect #Invertebrate
Insect Welfare Research Society retweeted
The next IWRS webinar will be from Barbara de Mori (@UniPadova).
"The role of ethics in invertebrate conservation research: challenges and methodologies"
📅 November 28, 2024
🕓 4 PM BST
🔗 Sign-up: insectwelfare.com/seminars
Insect Welfare Research Society retweeted
📢 Deadline today!
Don't miss out - There's still time to register to join the #IAFF24 conference virtually.
Register to attend online by 5pm Friday 25 October 🔽
royensoc.co.uk/event/iaff24/
@WURlivestock @FeraScience @MichelmoresLaw @ADASGroup @E_Drinkwater @mwramsden
ALT Insects as Food and Feed: Delivering insect proteins in the UK
Insect Welfare Research Society retweeted
The next IWRS webinar will be from Dr. Craig Perl (IWRS), titled: "Identifying trends in reporting on the ethical treatment of insects in research"
📅 October 25, 2024
🕓 4 PM BST
🔗 Register: insectwelfare.com/seminars
Insect Welfare Research Society retweeted
Did you miss the in-person registration deadline for #IAFF24?
There's still time to view the full event virtually. Register to attend online before Friday 25 October 🔽
royensoc.co.uk/event/iaff24/
@WURlivestock @FeraScience @MichelmoresLaw @ADASGroup @E_Drinkwater @mwramsden
ALT Insects as Food and Feed: Delivering insect proteins in the UK
Insect Welfare Research Society retweeted
Still time to apply for the IWRS Graduate Student Research Awards!
💸 2 x 2000 USD available
🦀 Sponsoring projects in #invertebrate #sentience or #welfare
📅 Application deadline 31st October
ℹ️More info here: insectwelfare.com/student-re…
Insect Welfare Research Society retweeted
The next IWRS webinar will be from Dr. Craig Perl (IWRS), titled: "Identifying trends in reporting on the ethical treatment of insects in research"
📅October 25, 2024
🕓4 PM BST
🔗Register: insectwelfare.com/seminars
Insect Welfare Research Society retweeted
Register for the next @InsectWRS Virtual Research Seminar with Dr. Craig Perl (IWRS) on identifying trends in reporting on the ethical treatment of #insects in research.
📅 October 25, 4PM BST⬇️
insectwelfare.com/seminars
#InsectScience #InsectSentience #InsectWelfare #Ethics
The next IWRS webinar will be from Dr. Craig Perl (IWRS), titled: "Identifying trends in reporting on the ethical treatment of insects in research"
📅 October 25, 2024
🕔 4 PM BST
🔗 insectwelfare.com/seminars
Insect Welfare Research Society retweeted
📢 Last call - Register today!
Join us to discuss new developments & challenges that face the Insects as Food & Feed sector.
📅 Deadline: 17:00 (BST) 16 Oct 🔽
royensoc.co.uk/event/iaff24/
#IAFF24 @WURlivestock @FeraScience @MichelmoresLaw @ADASGroup @E_Drinkwater @mwramsden
ALT Insects as Food and Feed: Delivering insect proteins in the UK