The Society
Details of how to join the BMS or contact the Office along with details about the Society’s Constitution, Committees and Grants can be found here
Fungal Biology Research
Representing academic research across the fields of medical mycology, plant pathogenesis, fungal ecology and biotechnology
Education and Outreach
Raising awareness of fungi and fungal science at all levels though public engagement and the provision of educational resources
Field Mycology
Go on BMS field trips, join local fungus groups, or learn about the Society’s Conservation work
Library and Information
Downloads of various BMS documents, Identification Keys, English names of fungi and details of Mycological Events and News are available here
Featured Events
10 Aug 2020 – 14 Aug 2020
Chytrid Fungi Workshop Research
University of Michigan Biological Station
The Tim James lab group at the University of Michigan will be hosting an NSF-funded chytrid fungi workshop Aug 10-14, 2020, on the collection, isolation, and classification of chytrid fungi.
The Tim James lab group at the University of Michigan will be hosting an NSF-funded chytrid fungi workshop Aug 10-14, 2020, on the collection, isolation, and classification of chytrid fungi. The workshop will take place in Pellston, Michigan at the University of Michigan Biological Station, the historic site of F. K. Sparrow's chytrid fungi research in the mid-20th century.
This workshop is aimed at professional biologists who may have no experience working with chytrids but who would like to integrate these organisms into their research and teaching. Instructional staff will be composed of international chytridiomycologists, including Tim James, Maiko Kagami, Joyce Longcore, and others.
Space is limited, so send your applications soon! Cost is $65 per day for housing and dining, and participants are expected to arrange their own transportation to Pellston.
For more information on the application process, see: http://www.umich.edu/~mycology/UMBS.html
17 Sep 2020
International Microorganism Day Research
FEMS is working to establish 17th September as International Microorganism Day. We want it to be an annual celebration of microbiology and an opportunity to promote the diversity and variety of microorganisms.
International Microorganism Day
We want it to be an annual celebration of microbiology and an opportunity to promote the diversity and variety of microorganisms. This year in particular, we are making an effort to promote the positive contributions of microorganisms in our daily lives. You can find more information on our website
https://www.internationalmicroorganismday.org/
We ask your assistance is making this an unmissable event and the biggest celebration of microbiology to date.
We are also seeking potential speakers for a programme of webinars, to take place on the day, discussing the wonders of the microbial world and on the specific topics below:
- Microbiology and Industry;
- Microbiology and Sustainability;
- Microbiology and Bioeconomy;
- Sourdough Culture, Brewing Yeasts, Plant Root Microbiome, Gut Microbiome, Microbes in Teaching and Education,
- Microscopy,
- Microbial Ecology, and of course Covid-19
We hope to bring together scientists, science communicators, applied microbiologists, researchers and those in industrial applications to reflect the diversity of microbiology and microbiologists. We want to provide “24 hours of microbiology” with videos on these topics (and many others) across the whole day.
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BMS Mission Statement
To promote fungal science internationally
The Society’s Objectives are to:
- Promote the recognition of fungal science in the UK and internationally
- Support and grow the key areas of Society activity to promote further understanding of fungal science and to inspire future generations of mycologists
- Support the Society’s academic publications and other resources on fungal biology for the international community
- Organise conferences, workshops and other activities supporting mycology
- Encourage those interested in fungi and related organisms to join the Society and to take part in our events, whether in a professional or amateur capacity
- Promote networking across the fungal science community and maintain strong links with other relevant national and international learned societies and organizations
- Ensure that the Society’s resources are utilised effectively to further fungal science
Membership and it's Benefits
Future BMS Events
15 Sep 2020 – 17 Sep 2020
BMS AGM and Annual Conference 2020 - Cranfield University Research
Cranfield University
The Meeting is Postponed until 22nd-25th March, 2021
After much debate and discussion, we have, unfortunately, decided that the BMS Annual Conference to be held at Cranfield University will be postponed until next year to the week of the 22nd March, 2021.
BMS AGM
The BMS AGM will take place on Tuesday the 15th of September at 12:30pm. As it may not be possible to hold the AGM as a physical meeting this year, logistics are being sorted out to make this accessible online, including any Q&A. Watch this space for further information as specific arrangements have yet to be finalised
11 Oct 2020
Field Meetings and Covid-19 Field
Due to the current pandemic BMS field meetings have been cancelled. This includes the Group Leaders Meeting due to be held in June.
The coronavirus pandemic will inevitably affect our field events and recording programme planned for this year. Current government advice is to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary and avoid contact with anyone other than those you live with. The BMS website should be consulted for details of any cancellations or changes to planned events.
Field enthusiasts should ensure that any recording they carry out takes account of government guidance or restrictions in place at the time to ensure their safety and well-being and that of their communities.
Group Leaders' Meeting 2020
The GLM planned for the weekend of 26th to 28th June 2020 at Northern College, Barnsley, has been cancelled due to concerns and uncertainty regarding the coronavirus outbreak.
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