British Mycological Society
Fungal research,
education, recording
and conservation
British Mycological Society
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publishing the latest
fungal research and
field studies
British Mycological Society
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fungi and fungal
science
British Mycological Society
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#BMS2026 speaker highlight: Michael Bottery, University of Manchester
Aspergillus fumigatus is a major cause of deadly fungal infections, and rising antifungal resistance is becoming a critical global health concern. Understanding the factors driving the remarkable adaptability of A. fumigatus is essential for developing effective strategies to mitigate the risk of resistance emergence. Michael will present his latest research in this area at our meeting in July.
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Deadline approaching for BMS Award nominations
Recognising and celebrating outstanding contributions to mycology by early-career researchers, achievements in fungal biology research over an extended career, contributions to the advancement of UK field mycology, outstanding contributions to fungal education & outreach, and services to the Society.
Last date for nominations: 31st May 2026
Massee Arts Grant awardees to be announced
Our annual Massee Arts Grant supports novel artistic projects that raise awareness and learning about fungi. This year's awards will be announced soon; thank you to our panel members, who assessed over 250 applications!
Read about the latest fungal research and field mycology, and submit your work for publication
We produce the journals Fungal Biology, Fungal Ecology and Fungal Biology Reviews, published by Elsevier. BMS members can subscribe to these journals at discounted rates.
Field Mycology is published by the BMS, and is freely available to everyone online.
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Our members are part of a broad and connected community with wide-ranging interests. We offer discounted access to BMS journals, events and conferences, newsletters and emails to keep up to date, and grants to support career development, learning, research, meeting participation and projects in mycology.
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Latest news from the BMS
Tony Trinci Award winners announced
The Microbiology Society and British Mycological Society announce Stephen Dolan and Shafi Mondal of Clemson University, USA, as joint winners of the 2026 Tony Trinci Award.
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Mycological organisations in Europe — a shared goal
BMS International Advisor, Dr Jane Usher, comments on a paper published in Biodiversity and Conservation that presents the history, status and activities of mycological societies in Europe — March 2026
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List of English names for fungi updated
An updated list of the recommended English names for fungi is now available. The list comprises 3,146 accepted names — from Abortiporus biennis, Blushing Rosette, to Zhuliangomyces ochraceoluteus, Ochre Slimecap. (Photo: An Elf Cup fungus, by Ruth Revell) . February 2026
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My mission as BMS President
Prof Sarah Gurr explains what attracted her to mycology, and shares her aims as she begins her role as the society's president — February 2026
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