Event: Beetle Research and Conservation Virtual Symposium

Join us for a virtual symposium on Beetle Research and Conservation, bringing together beetle specialists, researchers, and conservationists to explore the fascinating world of beetles. This event will cover the latest advancements in beetle ecology, taxonomy, and biodiversity, as well as strategies for conserving these vital yet often overlooked insects. The audience will have the opportunity to submit their questions to each of our speakers as part of live Q&A sessions.

Speaker Programme

The Beetle Research and Conservation Virtual Symposium will be hosted by Ashleigh Whiffin (National Museums Scotland) and feature speakers from a range of beetle projects:

1. Buglife's Beetle Conservation Projects in the UK with Suzanne Burgess (Buglife)
2. The Tansy Beetle: Contrasting Biology of River and Fenland Populations with Dr Geoff Oxford (University of York)
3. Lifting the Lid on Pot Beetle Ecology with Dr Ross Piper
4. For the Love of Longhorns: Surveying for Blood Red Longhorn Beetle with Dr Helen Taylor (Royal Zoological Society of Scotland)

The presentations will be recorded and shared with those who booked alongside Q&A transcripts and lists of useful links via a password-protected website following the event.