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NERN - The Netherlands Ecological Research Network

The Netherlands Ecological Research Network (NERN) is a network which all people working in the field of ecology and evolution in the Netherlands and neighbouring countries can be part of. The network is supported and driven by a collaboration of Dutch graduate schools, research institutes, and universities that are significantly involved in fundamental research in ecology, evolution, and biodiversity. For more information about the partners in the network see: Affiliated Groups.  

If you would like to join the Netherlands Ecological Research Network (NERN), please register your account here. When you are part of the network you will be informed about upcoming activities organised by NERN or others, job advertisements in the field of ecology and evolution, and other relevant news.

Highlights

European Congress of Conservation Biology (ECCB)

6-10 July 2026

The meeting will provide an important opportunity to tackle the issues that we all face in everyday life, including how to communicate the biodiversity conservation message effectively, and how to maintain a dialogue in difficult political or social circumstances.

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Upcoming meetings

Opportunities in Nature Restoration - Translating science advice into policy

6 May 2026

This symposium, organised by the KNAW and EASAC, will discuss the key insights from the recent EASAC commentary Opportunities in Nature Restoration, with special attention to the range of options available to the Netherlands for implementing the EU Nature Restoration Regulation.

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NWO Life 2026

28 - 29 May 2026

NWO Life is an annual scientific conference for Life scientists that offers inspiration in several ways: enjoy sessions with world-leading keynotes and researchers. 

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European Congress of Conservation Biology (ECCB)

6-10 July 2026

The meeting will provide an important opportunity to tackle the issues that we all face in everyday life, including how to communicate the biodiversity conservation message effectively, and how to maintain a dialogue in difficult political or social circumstances.

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Upcoming courses

Chemical Ecology

23-27 November 2026

In the postgraduate course 'Chemical Ecology throughout the tree of life', we will focus on how man-made changes to the environment can influence chemical communications within and between microorganisms, plants, herbivores and disease vectors. 

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