Dear all, Happy new year - we hope you had a wonderful festive break and 2026 is treating you kindly so far. We would like to update you all on the latest news around the 37th European Cetacean Society Conference 2026 (ECS2026), which will be held in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom, from the 20th - 24th of April 2026. Please find the latest conference news here: ECS January Newsletter<https://sway.cloud.microsoft/HzLOMKYFn6BuwKyR?ref=Link> This, and all previous newsletters are also available on the ECS Conference website --> https://www.europeancetaceansociety.eu/conference-2026 In the January edition of the newsletter you will find important information for: * Students * Call for volunteers now open * Applications to exclusive student accommodation now open * Exhibitors and sponsors * Those wishing to contribute to video night As well as accommodation and travel guides to Dundee. We recommend following the ECS social media channels for the most recent updates: https://www.instagram.com/europeancetaceansociety/ https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCetaceanSociety We look forward to seeing you in Dundee, Scotland, in April 2026! Have a lovely weekend! Cheers, on behalf of the entire LOC for ECS 2026, Carol Sparling & Mariel ten Doeschate ECS co-chairs of the LOC.