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International Forum on Asian Herpetology Held in KunmingThe "Frontiers in Asian Herpetology" forum was held in Kunming, Yunnan, on 21–23 June 2026. Co‑hosted by KIZ and partner institutions, it brought together over 50 researchers from China and seven other countries. Scientific sessions covered evolution, biogeography, conservation genomics, and behavioural adaptation. The forum fostered international exchange and laid a foundation for cross‑disciplinary collaboration in Asian herpetology.Jul 07, 2026 -
Kunming Animal Museum Unveils "Explore the Insect Kingdom" ExhibitionThe Museum also plans to host"Explore the Insect Kingdom"science exploration activities and release popular science videos and photo features to share the survival wisdom of insects with the public.Jul 03, 2026 -
Zoological Research Achieves Record CiteScore of 8.0The latest CiteScore 2025 metrics have been released by Elsevier's Scopus database, revealing that *Zoological Research* (ZR), published by the Kunming Institute of Zoology, has achieved a CiteScore of 8.0, ranking 19th among 520 journals in the Animal Science and Zoology category.Jun 04, 2026 -
KIZ and Joinn Laboratories Sign Strategic Cooperation AgreementTian Jianhong emphasized the importance of promoting Yunnans laboratory animal industry development, creating a virtuous cycle from resource protection to sustainable utilization, contributing to local ecological civilization and economic development.Jun 04, 2026 -
Kunming Zoological Museum Launches "Exploring Aromatic Plants" Science WorkshopOn May 30, the Kunming Zoological Museum at KIZ partnered with the Flower Research Institute of Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences to host an immersive science workshop titled "Exploring Aromatic Plants," designed to introduce young learners to the fascinating world of aromatic botany.Jun 03, 2026 -
KIZ Organizes 2026 Graduate Student Comprehensive Quality TrainingMany expressed their intention to apply the perseverance developed during training to overcome academic challenges.2026 Graduate Student Comprehensive Quality Training.Jun 02, 2026 -
KIZ Hosts Therapeutic "Pixel Art" Activity for Graduate StudentsKIZ will continue prioritizing graduate student mental health by launching more"light therapy"activities, enriching the mental health support system to help students maintain positive well-being while pursuing their research.May 29, 2026 -
"Science Yunnan" Themed Train by Kunming Institute of Zoology LaunchesDecember 31, 2025—The tenth edition of the"Science Yunnan"themed train, jointly organized by the Kunming Institute of Zoology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Yunnan Association for Science and Technology.Jan 06, 2026 -
4th AsiaEvo Conference Concludes in Kunming，Spurring Regional CollaborationIt has not only significantly contributed to advancing discourse and innovation in evolutionary biology throughout Asia, but also established a lasting impact on the fields development in the region.Dec 15, 2025 -
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[Science and Technology Daily] 'ZR: Publishing Model from 'Vessel Chartering' to 'Ship Owning''Zoology, as a foundational discipline and pivotal branch of the life sciences, increasingly drives interdisciplinary convergence. ZR rapidly disseminates original research addressing national priorities and scientific challenges, including biodiversity conservation, ecological sustainability, biosecurity and public health. Its well-defined disciplinary focus and efficient editorial workflow attract global scholars to publish their important research results here.Jul 29, 2025
