EWCIM

European Workshop on Chironomidae Identification Methodology (EWCIM 2027)

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce that the next EWCIM workshop will be held at the Science and Technology Park Niš, Niš, Serbia, from January 25 to 29, 2027.

The intense five-day workshop will include introductory lectures on ecology and morphology of chironomid larvae, demonstrations, and practical sessions, tailored to participants with varying levels of knowledge. The program will focus on the most common subfamilies, Tanypodinae, Diamesinae, Orthocladiinae, and Chironominae, covering both theoretical and practical aspects. An international team of chironomid specialists will guide participants through essential identification techniques, including larvae handling, slide preparation methods, and recognizing morphological characteristics. The workshop will also present a palaeoecological approach to chironomid research and explore the potential of artificial intelligence for automated chironomid identification.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINE: 20 December 2026

To register for participation, please send your information to djuradj.milosevic@pmf.edu.rs.

When applying, please provide the following information:

• Name, surname, title
• E-mail address
• Name of organization (if applicable)
• Address of organization (if applicable)

Participation fee

The participation fee of €500 (+ bank transfer expenses) includes the course, training materials, coffee breaks, lunches for all five training days, and the closing dinner.

Payment information

• Method: Bank transfer
• Instructions: Detailed payment instructions and bank account information will be sent by e-mail after registration

For more details on previous workshops and additional information, please visit the website: www1.pmf.ni.ac.rs/pmf/ewcim

Your instructors

• Dubravka Čerba - Water Research Institute, Bratislava (VÚVH)
• Ladislav Hamerlík - Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava (SAS)
• Djuradj Milošević - University of Niš

Organizers

• University of Niš, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics Department of Biology and Ecology
• Biological Diving Society South Niš, Serbia

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce a specialized one-day (8-hour) workshop on chironomid identification that will be held as part of the ASLO-SIL Meeting.

This intensive training is designed to provide both theoretical background and hands-on experience in the identification of chironomid larvae. The workshop will cover key subfamilies (Tanypodinae, Diamesinae, Orthocladiinae, and Chironominae), with a strong focus on practical skills, including specimen handling, slide preparation, and recognition of diagnostic morphological features.

In addition, we will present a novel approach based on deep learning and computer vision for the automatic identification of chironomids, demonstrating how modern AI tools can complement traditional taxonomy and enhance biomonitoring workflows.

The course is suitable for participants with different levels of prior experience and aims to strengthen practical taxonomic skills essential for aquatic biomonitoring. Important information:

• Duration: 1 day (4 hours)
• Participation fee: 100 (EUR) (payment on-site)
• Number of participants: limited to 10
• Registration: first 10 applicants will be accepted

To register, please send your application to:

djuradj.milosevic@pmf.edu.rs

Instructors

Prof. dr Djuradj Milosevic

Prof. dr Andrew Medeiros

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce that the next EWCIM workshop will be held at the Institute of Zoology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, in Bratislava, Slovakia, from January 27th to 31st, 2025.

The intense five-day workshop will include introductory lectures on ecology and morphology of chironomid larvae, demonstrations, and practical sessions, tailored to participants with varying levels of knowledge. The program will focus on the most common subfamilies, Tanypodinae, Diamesinae, Orthocladiinae, and Chironominae, covering both theoretical and practical aspects. An international team of chironomid specialists will guide participants through essential identification techniques, including larvae handling, slide preparation methods, and recognizing morphological characteristics.

Registration and payment deadline is 30th November 2024

To register for participation, please send your data to: dubravka.cerba@vuvh.sk

When applying, please provide the following data:
e-mail:
Name of the organization (if applicable):
Address of the organization (if applicable):
Bank details:
IBAN:
Tax ID:
VAT Number:

The participation fee of €500 (+bank transfer expenses) includes the course, training materials, coffee breaks, lunches for all five training days, and the closing dinner.

Payment information:
Bank: Štátna pokladnica, Radlinského 32, 810 05 Bratislava
Account number: SK08 8180 0000 0070 0066 4925
SWIFT CODE: SPSRSKBA
Payment reference number (VS): 27012025 (date of conference)
Comment: EWCIM 2025 + first and last name of the participant

For more details on previous workshops and additional information, please visit website: http://www1.pmf.ni.ac.rs/pmf/ewcim or contact us via e-mail.

Your instructors:

Dubravka Čerba, Ladislav Hamerlík, and Djuradj Milošević

Dear all,


Due to the coronavirus outbreak, we are sorry to inform you that the 4th European Workshop on Chironomidae Identification Methodology (EWCIM) has been canceled.

Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. We are looking forward to organizing the EWCIM workshop at the Department of Biology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia in the future, once this pandemic passes. In the meantime, please stay safe.

Sincerely,

EWCIM Team