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THE INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR THE STUDY OF

SOCIAL INSECTS

The home of social insect biology

SINCE 1952

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The IUSSI is the world's scientific society for research into the social insects - the 'little things that run the world'.

We organise the international congresses of social insect research, publish the journal Insectes Sociaux, and promote public outreach and engagement across the diversity of the social arthropods - ants, bees, wasps, termites, and other social organisms.

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 About Us 

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 Our history 

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 Social insects 

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 Find your 

 regional section 

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 Journal 

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 Archives 

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 Congresses 

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 Publications 

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 Awards 

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 Schools 

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 Inclusion 

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 Map 

Ideas or feedback?

For ideas or suggestions about the new IUSSI website, or to update information about your IUSSI section, please email the website officer.

Secretary-General Prof. Mark Brown (Royal Holloway, University of London)

President Prof. Judith Korb (University of Freiburg)

Editor-in-Chief, Insectes Sociaux Prof. Madeleine Beekman (University of Sydney)

The IUSSI is a 501(c)(3) scientific society committed to advancing the study of social insects through rigorous, evidence-based research. We remain nonpartisan, do not endorse political candidates or agendas, and uphold scientific integrity. The IUSSI was registered as a charity (not-for-profit organization) with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, constituted in the state of Ohio, in August 2012. The registration letter can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF document on the 'About Us' page.

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