British Mycological Society
Fungal research,
education, recording
and conservation
British Mycological Society
Supporting and
publishing the latest
fungal research and
field studies
British Mycological Society
Raising awareness of
fungi and fungal
science
British Mycological Society
Promoting fungal
science in the UK
and internationally
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The BMS Awards are open for 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. Send us your nominations by 31st May 2026!
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BMS grants open for applications
BMS grants support mycology research and field projects, training, meetings, conference participation, outreach & arts activities. Our grants have various application deadlines and eligibility criteria — see what's available to support your mycology project.
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Mycology publishing
Watch a recording of our webinar to find out about the BMS journals and benefits of publishing your fungal biology research or field mycology studies with the BMS.
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Applications open for the Naresh Magan Lecture Award
The award will support an early career mycologist to give an oral presentation at the British Mycological Society's 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, 13 – 16 July at Royal Holloway University of London, UK.
Find out moreRead 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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Become a member
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
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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Edward (Ted) Blackwell
Ted Blackwell was an influential and skilled field mycologist with particular expertise in the fungi and slime moulds of the West Midlands. Obituary by Jo Weightman et al. Herefordshire Fungus Survey Group.
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December 2025 issue of Field Mycology
On the front cover: Ascospores of Spirodecospora melnikii. Micrograph image by Jacques Fournier.
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Meet our 2025 award winners!
We're delighted to announce the winners of the British Mycological Society annual awards, recognising outstanding contributions to fungal biology research, field mycology, outreach, and the Society.
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Michael John Richardson
An obituary written by Prof Roy Watling, mycologist and Honorary Associate of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
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Fantastic fungus photography
We’re delighted to share the winning images in the UK Fungus Day 2025 photography competition. We received nearly 400 entries — thank-you to everyone who took part!
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Professor Maurice Moss
An obituary written by Martin Adams, Emeritus Professor at the University of Surrey, paying respect to the life of Maurice Moss, who has died at the age of 88.
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Alan Outen
Remembering Alan Outen, long-standing member of the British Mycological Society, who died in October 2025.
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Call for papers for Special Issue of Fungal Ecology
A Special Issue of the BMS journal Fungal Ecology will focus on 'Fungal conservation: from knowledge to actions'. The issue aims to include a broad collection of articles on fungal conservation, from the challenges we face to the solutions and perspectives, bridging the gaps in fungal knowledge and conservation at both local and global scales. Open for manuscript submissions until 31 January 2026.
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Howard Eggins Early Career Mycologist Awards
Congratulations to our Early Career Mycologist Award winners for the best talks and best posters at our Annual Scientific Meeting 2025!
Best Talks: Ellen Wikeley, University of Nottingham; Stephen McPherson, University of Aberdeen; Jacob Hudson, University of Kent.
Best Posters: Alice Day, Imperial College London; Oly Grey Ascione, Bath University; Catrin Cerian Williams, University of Exeter
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Strengthening our society to maximise impact
BMS president, Prof Elaine Bignell, outlines the aims of the BMS's refreshed strategy for 2025 to 2028.
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