Join live online events with professionals
Discover the latest research, ideas and approaches in wildlife, ecology and conservation through online symposiums. With live presentations with professionals working across the sector, as well as easily-accessed recordings of previous events, the Biological Recording Company provides opportunities to explore a wide range of topics and connect with the wider natural history and conservation community.
Our virtual symposiums bring together researchers, ecologists, conservationists and naturalists to share knowledge, highlight new developments and explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the natural world.
Upcoming Virtual Symposiums
Join live online events with professionals
Our upcoming virtual symposiums feature presentations from professionals working across natural history, ecology, conservation and related fields.
Covering topics from species research and conservation challenges to emerging approaches in biological recording and ecological practice, each symposium brings together a range of perspectives on the natural world.
Upcoming virtual symposiums provide opportunities to:
- Hear from professionals working across the sector
- Explore current research and conservation approaches
- Ask questions and take part in discussions
- Connect with others interested in wildlife and ecology
Examples include
Fly Research & Conservation
Wed 02 Oct 2026
Join us to explore some of the latest research and conservation projects about true flies (Diptera).
Urban Woodland
Mon 23 Nov 2026
Discover current research and innovative projects focused on urban woodlands.
Wildlife Gardening 2027
Wed 13 Jan 2027
Learn about the latest research in nature-friendly gardening.
Previous Virtual Symposium Content
Explore recordings from past events via our e-learning platform
Examples include
Biodiversity Net Gain (2023-2026)
Learn about the latest policy updates, case studies and research into Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in the UK. Catch up with the content from all of our previous four Biodiversity Net Gain Virtual Symposiums.
Biological Recording (2023-2026)
Dive into talks from the UK’s biological recording community, with insights, real-world case studies, and practical resources to deepen your understanding of wildlife monitoring, biodiversity data, and smarter environmental decision-making. Content from 4 events.
Wildlife Gardening (2025-2026)
Learn about the latest research related to nature-friendly gardening to help you undertake evidence-based wildlife gardening decisions. Includes content from both our 2025 and 2026 events.
Hedgehog Research (2025)
Hedgehog specialists shared advances in ecology and conservation, covering population trends, threats, monitoring and habitat management.
Funding For Conservation (2025)
How do we ensure that conservation efforts are sufficiently funded? Get inspiration from five environmental professionals discussing how they leverage funding for conservation.
Beetle Research and Conservation (2025)
Featuring leading experts on beetle ecology, taxonomy, and conservation, with talks on UK projects, tansy beetles, pot beetles, and longhorn beetle surveys.
Invertebrate Translocation & Reintroduction (2025)
Learn about the challenges, successes and surprises experienced by conservationists through invertebrate reintroductions and translocations.
Rewild London (2025)
Explore case studies on rewilding London’s landscapes, from restoring Hackney Marshes and chalk grasslands to improving the Crane Valley.
State of the UK’s Invertebrates (2024)
This event highlighted key work to understand and conserve UK invertebrate biodiversity, including insect monitoring, field surveys, endemic species protection and earthworm research.
Natural History Online Training (2024)
This symposium explored digital engagement in natural history, showcasing online learning, virtual training and innovative approaches supporting conservation.
Species ID Skills (2024)
This event explored advances in species identification, including invertebrate training pathways, AI-assisted identification and assessment of botanical skills.
Citizen Science: Buzz Club (2024)
Prof Dave Goulson and the Buzz Club team explored citizen science effectiveness, highlighting case studies, bee research and approaches to sustaining volunteer participation.
Worms of the World (2023)
This event explored global earthworm diversity, evolution and ecology, highlighting giant wetland species, invasive impacts and the role of research in understanding these vital organisms.
Local Wildlife Sites (2023)
A series of talks exploring local wildlife site management, including community science, site monitoring tools and the challenges of conserving wildlife in urban areas.
ecoTECH Webinars
Discover technology supporting wildlife and conservation
ecoTECH webinars explore the technologies, tools and approaches being used to support ecological research, wildlife monitoring and biological recording.
Covering topics from digital tools and survey methods to emerging approaches in conservation, these webinars highlight how technology is helping us better understand and protect the natural world.
ecoTECH webinars provide opportunities to:
- Discover new ecological technologies
- Explore innovative approaches to monitoring wildlife
- Learn from professionals using technology in practice
- Understand how digital tools support conservation
Examples include
Who are our symposiums for?
Conservationists
Learn about current conservation challenges, approaches and projects supporting wildlife.
Ecologists
Develop professional knowledge, explore new methods and discover approaches relevant to ecological practice.
Naturalists
Discover the natural world, develop identification skills and learn more about the species around you.
Students
Explore research, develop your understanding and gain knowledge to support further study or future careers.
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