Local fungus groups
Fungus groups exist in many parts of the UK and are run on a voluntary basis by enthusiasts seeking to share their knowledge of fungi and improve identification skills. Groups offer a welcoming environment for newcomers and experts alike.
BMS Talks
Our online talks take place once a month and are open to everyone, at any level of interest or expertise in fungi. Speakers cover a variety of topics including scientific research, field mycology, art, history and cuture.
BMS grants
BMS offers a number of grants to support work, study, meeting attendance and other activities in fungal biology and field mycology.
Special General Meeting - Wednesday 11 December
BMS members are invited to attend a Special General Meeting at 12:30pm on Wednesday 11th December (via Zoom) to elect the Chair of the Fungal Biology Research Committee. The meeting link will be sent by email to all members.
Annual Scientific Meeting 2025
The Annual Scientific Meeting and Student Research Conference will take place at Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, Surrey, 14-17 July 2025. Highlights include:
- 1 day Student Research Conference, 2.5 day Annual Scientific Meeting, plus 2 social events
- 135 acres of parkland surround the historic Royal Holloway campus, close to Windsor, a short train journey from London, and with easy access from airports
- Afternoon visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, including tours of the fungarium
Latest issue of Field Mycology - November 2024
On the cover: Hygrocybe punicea, our largest species of red Waxcap. (Photograph credit: Geoffrey Kibby.)
Fungal biology research articles
The BMS journals Fungal Biology, Fungal Ecology and Fungal Biology Reviews feature the latest scientific research papers and discussions.
Join the Society
Membership of the BMS is open to all who are interested in promoting, supporting and learning about the world of fungi.
Join now and your membership will be valid until 31 December 2025. Plus, we offer a discounted fee for the first year of a new, Full Membership.
BMS Award Winners 2024
The winners of this year's BMS Awards have been announced, recognising excellence in mycological research, education, field mycology, outreach and contributions to the Society.
Fungus-focused competition for secondary schools
MiSAC's 2025 competition for students in Key Stages 3 and 4 / Scotland S1/2 and S3/4 is sponsored by the BMS and focused on human fungal diseases and the emerging threat of antifungal drug resistance.
Students are invited to design an illustrated webpage for teenagers that describes the fungal pathogen, associated disease and treatments used, and also dicusses the factors contributing to anti-fungal resistance and ways of combatting this problem.
Closing date: 29 March 2025
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