Dung beetles are significant feces decomposers contributing to the multiple ecosystem functions. Understanding them should make us possible to prevent the worldwide loss of biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystem functions. In this Symposium, East Asian Researcher of dung beetles congregate to the Nara, where known as the holy place of dung beetles in Japan, show their research and interact with each other, for the future of dung beetlesʼ research in East Asia. Please participate us not only the researcher, but also anyone who are interested in Dung beetles!
Outline of the Symposium
| Name | East Asia Dung Beetle Research Symposium |
| Date | July 23, 2025, 10:00-17:30 |
| Site | Nara Womenʼs University, N101 room |
| Fee | Free |
| Theme | Current Status and Issues in Dung Beetle Research |
| Speakers | Dr. Camila Leandro Rivel (University of Montpellier) Dr. Shantanu P. Shukla (Indian Institute of Science) Dr. Thilina Nimalrathna (The University of Hong Kong) MS. Zann Teo Jiexin (Nangyang Tecnological University) Suk Young Hong (Seoul National University) Dr. Yoshihumi Araki (Hokkaido University) Mr. Yuya Ikeda (Meiji University) Mr. Ryo Akashi (Hokkaido University) |
| Language | English |
| Entry form | https://forms.gle/E5bgc2rXboTJnosFA |
| Deadline | July 14 23:59 |
| Organizers | Ryo Akashi (Hokkaido University)、Suk Young Hong (Seoul National University) |
| Web site | https://x.gd/0NN1D |
