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Image: Prof. Dr. Manuela NowotnyDear Participants,
The 7th Morphology Meeting in Jena has come to a close, and we want to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for making this event so special. Your engaging talks, inspiring posters, and lively discussions created a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere that truly embodied the spirit of scientific exchange and collaboration.
A special thank you to our invited speakers—Prof. Dr. Tracy Kivell, Dr. Ben Warren, and Ass. Prof. Dr. Yoko Matsumura—for sharing their expertise and inspiring us all. We are also incredibly proud of our early-career scientists who participated in the Keynote Contest and presented their outstanding work.
The success of this meeting would not have been possible without your enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment to advancing the field of morphology. We hope you leave Jena with new ideas, connections, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Thank you for being part of this wonderful gathering. We look forward to seeing you again at future Morphology Meetings!
Warm regards,
Iulia Barutia, Prof. Dr. Manuela Nowotny and the entire Orga-Team of the 7th Morphology Meeting 2026
The 7th Morphology Meeting will take place in Jena, at the Friedrich Schiller University, Institute for Zoology and Evolutionary Research (Erbertstrasse 1, 07743) between the 25th and the 28th of February 2026. The conference will open on the evening of the 25th of February with an Ice Breaker in the Phyletic Museum (Vor dem Neutor 1, 07743 Jena). Access to the Museum, as well as to the large lecture hall where the conference will take place is through the institute yard, through Neugasse ( see map).
MorphoMeeting 2026 - Schedule Brochure page 1
Image: Iulia Barutia
MorphoMeeting 2026 - Schedule Brochure page 2
Image: Iulia BarutiaWe are looking forward for a rich program filled with talks (15 minutes, including discussion) and posters (DIN A0 in portrait format - 84×119 cm). For the abstracts (max. 300 words) we recommend using the templatedocx, 13 kb · dedocx, 13 kb · de provided. Please submit your abstract by the registration deadline (30th Nov. 2025) to the following email address: morphologymeeting2026@uni-jena.de. If you are interested in co-chairing a session, let us know in your registration form!
The Morphology Meeting is an annual event organized by alternating hosts together with the Morphology Section of the German Zoological SocietyExternal link. One of its goals is supporting early-career scientists by offering a welcoming and friendly environment for presenting ongoing projects, fostering scientific discussions, and building connections.
Apart from the student awards for outstanding talks and posters, PhD students and early Postdocs are encouraged to register for the Keynote Contest. The winner has the opportunity to present a 30-minute Keynote talk instead of the 15-minute slot. When registering for the Meeting, simply mention the intention to participate in the contest. The abstracts of the participants will be evaluated by a committee in order to select the one with the greatest potential to inspire.
Conference Dinner Menupdf, 474 kb
Download Schedulepdf, 3 mb · de (Version not suitable for printing. Everyone will receive a schedule at the conference.)
Click here to check out our online shop for the Morphology Meeting, where you can find T-shirts, Hoodies and more with our logo and briliantly featuring caricatures from our lovely Katja Felbel. These items will NOT be available on site during the conference!
Map for Morphology Meeting - how to get there
Image: Iulia BarutiaAs we are part of the German Zoological Society, the code of conductExternal link applies to this conference as well.
For additional information about the Morphology Meeting and its history, check the Morphology Section website of the German Zoological Society:
https://www.dzg-ev.de/fachgruppen/morphologie/morphology-meeting/External link
For any questions about the Meeting, do not hesitate to contact us! morphologymeeting2026@uni-jena.de
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Jena!
