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
BMS Mission Statement
To promote fungal science internationally
The Society’s Objectives are to:
- 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 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
- 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
Announcements
Future Events
20 Apr 2020 – 26 Apr 2020
Spring Field Meeting Field
Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot, OX11 7JN
Venue: Didcot Civic Centre, Britwell Road, Didcot, OX11 7JN
Dates: Mon 20th April to Sun 26th April
The event is ‘Workroom Only’ You will need to arrange your own accommodation. I will reserve a workroom place while you secure accommodation, before paying a deposit. There is a Premier Inn 2.8 miles away, There is also bed and breakfast accommodation in Didcot, However it might be cheaper to club together in groups and book self hire cottages. If OK with participants. With your permission I will circulate your emails so you can get together and arrange to hire such accommodation. There are plenty of food outlets within walking distance of the Civic Centre. We will be mostly collecting and recording in the scattered remains of the Oxfordshire Fens (see photo above) and nearby woodlands.
Booking form: 
15 Sep 2020 – 17 Sep 2020
BMS AGM and Annual Conference 2020 - Cranfield University Research
Cranfield University
BMS Annual Scientific Conference 2020, at Cranfield University, 15th to 17th of September 2020. Theme: ‘Fungi and the Environment’.
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