********************GradStudentPositions******************** The Plakke lab is seeking interested students to apply for funded (stipend + tuition) M.S. positions beginning Fall 2026 at Governors State University, as part of a National Science Foundation-supported research project investigating the evolutionary drivers of dichotomous sperm in insects. Dichotomous spermatogenesis, in which males produce two distinct sperm morphs, with only one fertilizing eggs, is a striking and poorly understood evolutionary phenomenon. This project will examine hypotheses related to sexual selection, sperm competition, life-history tradeoffs, and ecological context to better understand why and how dichotomous sperm evolve and persist across insect lineages. Governors State University is a public regional university located in the south suburbs of Chicago, offering close proximity to a major metropolitan research and cultural hub while maintaining a supportive, student-centered academic environment. An online informational session for the program will be held on March 26, and attendees will receive an application fee waiver. Interested students should email a brief statement of research interests and CV to Melissa Plakke at mplakke@govst.edu. Informal inquiries are welcome! "Plakke, Melissa" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Jobs******************** Faculty Position. Systematic Malacology Institute of Biology. Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico https://www.ib.unam.mx/ibunam/Convocatoria_Inv_Malacologia_16Feb26.pdf The Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM, www.unam.mx) is the preeminent public higher-education center in Mexico and is among the highest-ranking Spanish-speaking and Latin American universities. UNAM's Institute of Biology is a research center on the University's main campus in Mexico City. Its mission is to discover, describe and systematically document biota, conducting scientific research about the evolutionary processes that originate and maintain it, its composition, distribution and interactions, and its sustainable use. The Institute of Biology houses the National Biological Collections of Mexico, including ten zoological collections, and the National Herbarium. Its Faculty include over 160 scientists and academic technicians who conduct research, teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in outreach activities, all to contribute to the understanding and conservation of biological diversity and to improve scientific advancement and the well-being of society. To fulfill its mission, the Institute of Biology seeks qualified applicants for one tenure-track position as a full-time Research Scientist (Investigador/a Asociado/a C de Tiempo Completo) in the field of Systematic Malacology, in the Department of Zoology. Candidate's profile: We seek a scientist to conduct research in systematic biology of Class Gastropoda (Mollusca) (e.g., species discovery and description, classification, phylogenetic relationships), applying innovative theoretical concepts and methodological tools for phylogenetic reconstruction with genomic data, or for comparative phylogenetics, to investigate evolutionary processes above the species level (e.g., morphological diversity and evolution, species richness, diversification, distribution), combining field work and use and development of biological collections. Requirements: - Doctorate or Ph.D. degree in zoology, malacology, systematics or evolution. - Preferably with postdoctoral experience. - Knowledge and professional experience of at least 3 years in research in phylogenetic systematics and evolution of a group of Class Gastropoda (Mollusca). - Experience using or developing biological collections. - Experience in field work. - Ability to teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students from UNAM's School of Science and Graduate Programs, as well as to participate in outreach and institutional activities. - Develop their own line of independent research, including procurement of funds for research, and interaction and collaboration with other research groups. - Non-native speakers must be fluent in the Spanish language. - Because this position is available through the Subprograma de Incorporacion de Jovenes Academicos de Carrera (SIJA) UNAM, aimed at incorporating early-career faculty, female applicants should be 39 years old or younger, and male applicants should be 37 years old or younger on the day of hire approved by the Consejo Tecnico de la Investigacion Cientifica (CTIC, Technical Council for Scientific Research). Application and supporting documents: To apply, please send the following documents to sacademica@ib.unam.mx, with copy (Cc:) to secacad_vl@ib.unam.mx 1. Curriculum vitae (CV), including academic degrees, publication history and experience in systematics of Class Gastropoda. 2. Description of research conducted during at least the past 3 years (maximum 2 pages). 3. Research plan to be developed in one year, in the context of a longer research proposal, on the systematics and evolution a group of Class Gastropoda, preferably with a focus on groups distributed in Mexico (maximum 10 pages). 4. Cover letter addressed to the Director, Prof. Susana Magallon, stating the motives and interest in developing an academic career at the Institute of Biology, UNAM (maximum 2 pages). 5. Proof of age (birth certificate or passport). 6. Shortlisted candidates should provide 3 letters of academic recommendation. Applications, accompanied by supporting documents, will be received from February 16th, 2026 until the close of this call, on April 13th, 2026 at 18:00 h (Mexico City time). Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to request recommendation letters, a seminar and a personal interview. Contact: For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs of the Institute of Biology at sacademica@ib.unam.mx and/or secacad_vl@ib.unam.mx. "s.magallon@ib.unam.mx" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Jobs******************** Description Title:Professor (Botany) Position Number:0084189 Hiring Unit: College of Natural Sciences – School of Life Sciences Location: University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Date Posted: February 5, 2026 Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until position is filled – application review beginsMarch 16, 2026 Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Monthly Type: 9-Month plus one month summer salary Tenure Track: Tenure Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Temporary/Permanent: Permanent Funding: General Funds The School of Life Sciences, College of Natural Sciences at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM), welcomes applications for a Professor (F-5) in Botany. The selectee would be eligible to apply for appointment as the Gerrit Parmile Wilder Chair in Botany which is a 5 year appointment. This is a tenure track, full-time, 9-month faculty appointment to begin approximately August 1, 2026 or as soon thereafter as possible, subject to position clearance, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance. The year 2025 marked the 75th anniversary of the GP Wilder Endowed Chair, made possible by a generous gift from the Wilder family, that has sustained the Botany Graduate Program’s commitment to support the research of its faculty in the study of ecology, evolution and conservation of algal and plant communities. We are searching for a highly creative and interactive scholar whose research will focus on plant or algal biology, including ecology, evolution, or conservation in Hawai‘i or the Pacific Island region, with a strong track record of publications, extramurally funded work, professionalism in meetings and conferring with others, and who will contribute to the School of Life Sciences’ aspiration to become a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning. The successful candidate will join an integrative life sciences program with broad interests in evolution, ecology, conservation, organismal biology, and molecular biology, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Biology, Botany, Microbiology, Marine Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Zoology. The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is a Carnegie Research 1 University with a strong emphasis on research as well as undergraduate and graduate education. As the flagship campus of the University of Hawai‘i system, this vision of UHM is to be locally and globally recognized as a premier student-centered and community-serving university. Our campus welcomes all students but given our responsibilities to the community in which we operate, as part of our strategic mission, we strive to become a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning, a place that is committed to integrating Native Hawaiian language, culture and/or values into its academic and campus environment. For more information on the Mānoa Strategic Plan, visit https://manoa.hawaii.edu/strategicplan/. For more information on the School of Life Sciences, please visit https://manoa.hawaii.edu/lifesciences/. Duties and Responsibilities: - Building upon a vigorous extramurally funded research program - Publishing scholarly works in leading academic journals - Mentoring undergraduates, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, and participating in graduate committees - Developing and teaching courses related to their expertise for undergraduate and graduate students in the life sciences - Serving on university committees - Collaborating with scientists in the School of Life Sciences and the University of Hawaiʻi community - Building collaborations with State and Federal agencies and making use of local resources (see below). Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in an area of algal or plant biology, including ecology, evolution, or conservation biology or related areas, from an accredited institution.Have achieved the rank of Professor or four years of service as Associate Professor.Demonstrated ability in obtaining extramural funding. Evidence of research productivity through publication of scholarly materials. mentoring students. Demonstrated ability to work with and mentor students or varied backgrounds, with a demonstrated commitment to broaden participation as well as commitment to a safe campus environment. Demonstrated successful experience in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in one or more aspects of algal or plant biology, including ecology, evolution, or conservation. Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others. Interest in developing and/or commitment to developing place-based research questions and teaching approaches in the context of UHM being a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning. Desired Qualifications: Research interests that complement existing strengths in the Botany Graduate program.Research experience and/or interest in developing projects focusing on taxa or ecosystems of Hawaiʻi and other Pacific Islands. To Apply: Applicants must submit as a single pdf file: - Cover letter specifying the position and documenting how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications - Curriculum vitae detailing research, teaching, and service accomplishments. - A statement of research interests, activities, and plans (2-3 pages). Content addressing the candidate’s approach and commitment to building research initiatives, opportunities and mentoring for students of all backgrounds, should be directly incorporated into the statement. - A statement of teaching philosophy, interests, and plans (1-2 pages). Content addressing the candidate’s approach and commitment to building educational initiatives, opportunities and mentoring for students of all backgrounds should be directly incorporated into the statement. - Names, addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers of three professional references. - Copies of up to three relevant publications. Additional information about Manoa’s Strategic Vision as a Native Hawaiian place of learning can be found here: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/strategicplan/ Official transcripts with proof of degree conferred will be required upon hire. Inquiries: Dr. Celia Smith, celia@hawaii.edu LOCAL RESOURCES School of Life Sciences - Joseph F. Rock Herbarium (https://manoa.hawaii.edu/herbarium/) UH Mānoa - Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (https://www.himb.hawaii.edu/ - Lyon Arboretum (https://manoa.hawaii.edu/lyon/) - Waikīkī Aquarium (https://www.waikikiaquarium.org/) Outside of UH Mānoa - Bishop Museum, Natural Sciences (https://www.bishopmuseum.org/visit/) - NOAA, Heeia National Estuarine Research Reserve (HeNERR) (https://coast.noaa.gov/nerrs/reserves/hawaii.html) - NOAA, Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM) (https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/magazine/4/papahanaumokuakea/) - State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Land and Natural Resources (https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/), - Division of Aquatic Resources (https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dar/) - Division of Fish and Wildlife (https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/) - US FWS, Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office (https://www.fws.gov/office/pacific-islands-fish-and-wildlife) - US FWS, Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (https://www.fws.gov/national-monument/pacific-remote-islands-marine) EEO/AA, CLERY ACT, ADA: The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office. Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/ Matthew Knope (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************PostDocs******************** A Postdoctoral Scholar appointment is available in the López-Uribe lab (www.lopezuribelab.com) at The Pennsylvania State University to work on an NSF-funded project investigating sensory biology evolution in pollinators. The person in this position will be responsible for genome assembly and annotation, as well as the detection of signatures in olfactory receptors. The postdoc is expected to complete the work and disseminate results via peer-reviewed publications within the timeframe of the position. There will also be opportunities to engage in outreach and to transfer research outputs from this project to the general public. Evidence of bioinformatic skills is required for the position. The candidate should demonstrate a strong publication record, as well as evidence of effective teamwork and student mentoring. Qualified candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in biology, evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, or related fields of study. The successful candidate must have completed all PhD degree requirements by the appointment date. The applicant must have strong bioinformatics skills and experience analyzing genomic data. The person in this position will be involved in grant writing, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and outreach activities. The position is open to anyone with the legal ability to begin working in the US. This position will be located at Penn State in University Park, PA (Penn State's main campus). Applications will be reviewed by March 1st, 2026. Interested applicants should submit the following documents: (1) a brief statement (up to 2 pages) describing relevant previous research experience and interests in working in the lab and as part of this project. Please address point-by-point how your previous experience relates to the responsibilities detailed in the job description. (2) curriculum vitae (include experience in both research and outreach/extension) (3) contact information for three references willing to provide letters of recommendation. Please send any questions regarding the position to Margarita López-Uribe ( mml64@psu.edu) with the subject line: "Postdoctoral Scholar Appointment in Population and Functional Genomics". This position will be open until a suitable candidate is found. To apply and find more details about the position, please visit this website: REQ_0000075202 Postdoctoral Scholar in Population and Functional Genomics For Margarita M. López-Uribe Preferred pronouns: she/her/hers Associate Professor Department of Entomology Lorenzo L. Langstroth Early Career Professor Pollinator Health Extension Specialist Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Ecology Institute of Energy and the Environment Fellow The Pennsylvania State University website: http://www.lopezuribelab.com/ twitter: @lopezuribelab If you would like to set up a time to meet, here is my availability *"I acknowledge that Penn State University occupies the ancestral lands of the Susquehannock peoples. In acknowledging this, I reaffirm my commitment to dismantling the legacies of settler colonialism and the exclusion and marginalization of Indigenous peoples from this land."* Margarita M Lopez-Uribe (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************PostDocs******************** POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology POSITION DESCRIPTION With generous funding from the Moore Foundation, the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow in EEB, broadly defined to include ecology, conservation biology, ecophysiology, behavior, phylogenetics, comparative organismal biology, population genetics, and evolution, as well as discipline-based education research. The Fellow will have a collaborative research program that bridges the interests of two or more EEB faculty research groups. Candidates should contact appropriate faculty sponsors before applying. The Fellow will play a leadership role in our community, serving as a resource, collaborator, and role model to our graduate students. In service of that role, the Fellow will lead a workshop, seminar, or similar activities that contribute to community-building at UC Santa Cruz. These activities may focus on broad research techniques or topics, career development, or broadening opportunities in our field. Fellows should discuss leadership possibilities with their prospective faculty sponsors. The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology: https://eeb.ucsc.edu/ QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology or related fields. Ph.D. must be conferred before July 1, 2026. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS All documents and materials must be submitted as a single PDF titled "Lastname_Firstname" and emailed to eebrecruitment@ucsc.edu with the subject "EEB postdoctoral fellowship". Interested candidates should submit the following: -Cover letter (1 page): Letter of application that summarizes the candidate's research experience, qualifications,interest in the position, and confirms the candidate's ability to start in person no later than July 1, 2026 -CV -Research Statement: A short description of research accomplishments (1 page maximum) -Description of proposed research with at least 2 EEB faculty mentors (2 page maximum, including figures;references may be in addition to the page limit) -Description of proposed community-building leadership (1 page maximum) -PDF of two manuscripts (published, preprints, or drafts) -Letters of Recommendation (2; Letter writers should submit letters as PDFs named "Candidate Last Name_LetterWriter Last Name" directly to eebrecruitment@ucsc.edu) We encourage candidates to discuss how they have expanded the reach and impact of their scientific activities in any or all of their documents. APPLICATION WINDOW Full consideration will be given to applications completed by March 15, 2026. Applications received after this date will be considered only if the position has not been filled. Anticipated start: July 1, 2026 General questions about this position may be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Rita Mehta at rmehta2@ucsc.edu Kathleen Kay Professor Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology UC Santa Cruz Kathleen Kay (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************PostDocs******************** The Guerrero Lab at North Carolina State University has an open postdoc position. Research in the lab is focused on computational approaches to evolutionary genetics, with current interests in sex chromosome evolution, structural variation, and the genetic basis of sexual dimorphism. More information can be found at rguerrer.org While the project will be shaped in part by the candidate's expertise, this position is ideal for someone with experience in quantitative approaches (programming, command-line bioinformatics, population genetics). The work will likely involve computational and mathematical modeling as well as the analysis of population genomic datasets. Compensation will follow NIH pay scale. The initial appointment is for one year with expected renewal contingent on performance. The offer will include $3K/year for travel and up to $10K for independent research. The start date is flexible (Summer/Fall 2026). To apply, please email (1) a CV and (2) a single paragraph describing how your research interests align with the lab to rfguerre@ncsu.edu by March 10, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately after the deadline. Rafael F. Guerrero Department of Biological Sciences North Carolina State University Rafael Guerrero (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************WorkshopsCourses******************** Dear all, We are excited about this online Physalia course on Machine Learning for Bio-Imaging, taking place from 10-12 March. Course website: ( https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/ml-for-bio-imaging/ ) This course introduces machine learning and deep learning techniques for bio-imaging analysis. Over three days, participants will learn the fundamental concepts of bioimage analysis, explore modern machine learning workflows, and gain hands-on experience applying convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to real biological imaging problems. Sessions run live online from 14:00 to 19:00 CET. For the full list of our courses and workshops, please visit: ( https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/ml-for-bio-imaging/ ) Best regards, Carlo Carlo Pecoraro, Ph.D Physalia-courses DIRECTOR info@physalia-courses.org mobile: +49 17645230846 ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/physalia-courses-a64418127/ ) "info@physalia-courses.org" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************WorkshopsCourses******************** Dear colleagues, Transmitting Science is offering the online course "The Genomic Footprint of Natural Selection: Inference from Population Data". Course webpage: https://www.transmittingscience.com/courses/genetics-and-genomics/the-genomic-footprint-of-natural-selection/ This course examines the concepts and analytical methods used to detect genomic signatures of natural selection, with a particular focus on adaptive selection in humans. The course addresses practical and conceptual challenges, such as demographic confounding, limited statistical power, and difficulties in biological interpretation. Through a combination of interactive lectures and hands-on sessions, participants will develop a solid theoretical background in population genetics and measures of genetic diversity relevant to studying selection at the genomic level. By the end of the course, participants will be able to critically assess genomic evidence for natural selection and to understand how such inferences inform research on human evolution and biomedicine. For questions, please contact us at courses@transmittingscience.com Best regards, Haris Haris Saslis, PhD Course Coordinator Transmitting Science www.transmittingscience.com [1] Links: [1] http://www.transmittingscience.com Haris Saslis - Transmitting Science (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Conferences******************** SHOW (Simultaneously Hermaphrodite Organisms Workshop) is a forum for researchers studying hermaphroditic species to share their findings and plan long-term collaborations. Running since 2011, the workshop initially focused on simultaneous hermaphrodites (organisms producing male and female gametes simultaneously) but now covers hermaphrodite evolution more broadly. The event spans two days and emphasizes diverse presentations from different research groups, fostering a wide range of ideas across various systems and disciplines. Its relaxed environment encourages early-career researchers to present in topics included population genetics, gene expression, sexual conflict, mating systems, gamete evolution, and experimental evolution. Our website is now open for registration! https://colin-olito.github.io/SHOW2026.github.io/ SHOW 2026 will be held in Lund, Sweden, on April 22nd-23rd. We can offer free registration for up to 50 participants. Keynote speakers: Beatriz Vicoso (https://ist.ac.at/en/research/vicoso-group/) Sophie Karrenberg (https://www.uu.se/en/department/ecology-and-genetics/research/plant-ecology-and-evolution/karrenberg-lab) Welcome to Lund in April! On behalf of the SHOW organizing committee. Dr. Jessica K. Abbott Professor of Evolutionary Genetics Department of Biology Division of Biodiversity and Evolution Lund University Kontaktv�gen 10 223 62 Lund, Sweden Phone: 046 222 9304 Website: https://tinyurl.com/jessicakabbott "It is those who know little, and not those who know much, who so positively assert that this or that problem will never be solved by science." - Charles Darwin, Descent of Man Jessica Abbott (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Conferences******************** Dear all, It is our great pleasure to invite you to the Oslo Sparrow Meeting 2026! The meeting will be held on the 6th-8th May at the Department of Biosciences at the University of Oslo Norway. Information on the meeting is here and you can register online for using this online form. Please note that the deadline for registering is 11pm CET on 22nd February. The meeting is free to attend but requires registration. Our confirmed invited speakers are: - Dr Susan Johnston (University of Edinburgh, UK) - Professor David Westneat (University of Kentucky, USA) - Professor Yanhua Qu (Beijing Academy of Sciences, China) - Professor Henrik Jensen (NTNU, Norway) - Associate Professor Julia Schroeder (Imperial College, London UK) - Professor Simon Griffith (MacQuarie University, Australia) - Professor Glenn-Peter S�tre (UiO, Norway) We have places for 50 people and we encourage registration from anyone working on Passer sparrows in any capacity - be it genomics, physiology, behaviour or whatever your field might be. We are currently operating on a first come first serve basis but if we have many more applications, we may select attendees. If this does happen, selection will be balanced to ensure representation across career stages, genders and research areas. We hope you can join us in Oslo - please feel free to circulate this email to colleagues you think might be interested in joining too - we are keen for attendees from all career stages! Mark Ravinet, Lynn Martin, Melissah Rowe, Anna Runemark, Britt Heidinger Mark Ravinet (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Conferences******************** Two-day symposium on "ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION IN THE ANTHROPOCENE" # DATE: 29-30 April 2026 # LOCATION: UCLouvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium # FEE: 80 EUR # WEBSITE: https://lnkd.in/e8yshCeD ## ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM The symposium focuses on ecological and evolutionary responses to rapid human-induced environmental change. The symposium is open to researchers at all career stages. ## CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS We invite submissions for: - short talks (12min) - poster presentations ## REGISTRATION AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSION --> https://lnkd.in/e4C6ra9W ## DEADLINES for abstract: 27 February for registration: 31 March ## CONTACT Nicola Mauro, UCLouvain (BEL) nicola.mauro@uclouvain.be Simon Baeckens (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Conferences******************** Dear colleagues, We are excited to welcome you to the 2026 NLSEB meeting that will be held on Tuesday April 14th at the Akoesticum in Ede, the Netherlands. We have two very exciting plenary talks by Prof. Dr Marta Szulkin (University of Warsaw), by Dr. Daniel Tamarit Chulia (Utrecht University) and a plenary talk by the winner of the 2026 Netherlands Evolutionary Biology Prize (will be announced during the meeting). The program, as always, includes two parallel presentation sessions, a cultural intermezzo, and plenty of time for poster presentations and socializing with your fellow evolutionary biologists, to strengthen your networking connections and to establish new collaborations. Registration is now open. To join us on April 14th visit our website (https://www.nlseb.nl/nlseb-meeting-2026) and follow the registration link. Via the same registration link you can also submit an abstract (to be considered for a talk or poster presentation). The deadline for registration and abstract submission is February 20. "Kupczok, Anne" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)