British Mycological Society

Collage pf photos showing the mountains and basin of Campo Pericoli, Italy, and Peziza fungi near melting snow.

Some species of Peziza fungi develop in extreme cold environments, at the margins of melting snow. In this paper in #FungalEcology, researchers characterize the genetic structure of Peziza populations in Campo Pericoli, Italy.👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.fu...

Poster advertising the BMS Annual Scientific Meeting, with a photo of the Royal Holloway campus building.

Join us at Royal Holloway in July for an exciting programme of talks, posters & award lectures. Hear the latest research & developments in all areas of mycology, from UK & international presenters. Register now: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/asm.html #BMS2026 #fungi #mycology

Poster of the call for abstracts fir the BMS Annual Scientific Meeting, with a photo of the Royal Holloway campus building at sunset..

📣 Call for Abstracts - British Mycological Society 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting. Inviting researchers, early-career scientists, postgraduate students, & practitioners to share their latest research👉 Event webpage & abstract submission: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/asm.html
#BMS2026

Cross section of the pseudostem of a banana plant with Fusarium wilt, showing vascular necrosis.

Bananas are one of the world’s most economically important crops, and under constant threat from Fusarium oxysporum. Research has identified a fungal protein that drives infection - a possible target for disease resistance & crop protection.
#FungalBiology doi.org/10.1016/j.fu...

Galls induced by Cynipid wasps on Blue Oak leaves. From a paper in Fungal Ecology, February 2026.

Fungi live in the galls created when Cynipid wasps lay eggs on the leaves of California Blue Oak trees. A paper in #FungalEcology compares gall fungi to fungi on the leaves, to better understand microbial communities in oak ecosystems.👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.fu...

Organising a fungus-focused research seminar at a UK university? Seminar Grants of up to £300 can help with the costs e.g. speaker travel & accommodation. Apply at least one month before the seminar. 👉 Find out more: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/seminar-gran...

Early career researchers working in fungal ecology, fungal physiology, plant pathology or mycotoxin research: apply now for the Naresh Magan Lecture Award for the chance to speak at the BMS Annual Scientific Meeting, July 2026. ➡️ Apply by 1st March:
www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/naresh-magan...

Our Event Sponsorship Grants support in-person or virtual meetings, conferences or events focused on mycology, held anywhere in the world. To fund speaker costs, conference sessions, workshops, networking activities & more. Apply online: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/event-grant....

Photo of three BMS award winners - Cameron DieKonigin, Penny Cullington and Alick Henrici - holding framed certificates.

Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to fungal education & outreach, UK field mycology, or to the work of the BMS? Nominate them for a BMS #award to recognise their contribution & help promote all things mycological..! 🍄
➡️https://www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/awards.html
#fungi

Front covers of the four BMS journals

Publishing, reading and reviewing papers in BMS #journals helps support and promote fungal biology #research, #education, recording and #conservation. Find out how to access the journals, or how to submit your #mycology research or field studies here: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/publications...

Group of smiling attendees of the BMS Annual Scientific Meeting 2025, standing in front of the buildings of the Royal Holloway University of London.

Save the date: Annual Scientific Meeting & Student Research Conference⭐ 13-17 July, Royal Holloway University of London, UK ⭐ An excellent forum for researchers from the UK and further afield studying all aspects mycology! www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/asm.html

Photo of expert mycologist Geoffrey Kibby presenting in front of screen, on which there is a photo of fungi on a woodland floor.

BMS has over 40 affiliated local fungus groups across the UK, typically run by expert mycologist volunteers who record & monitor fungi, support conservation efforts, & help those new to fungi learn more 🍄 Find a UK fungus group near you: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/recording-ne...

Logo for the BMS Awards 2026. Wreath of gold leaves on a silver background.

🌟Call for Nominations – BMS Awards 2026🌟 Seeking nominations that reflect the full breadth and diversity of the mycological community—researchers, educators, field mycologists, volunteers & more.🍄Help us raise awareness of outstanding work! Deadline: 31 May 2026. www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/awards.html

Photo of Cameron Diekonigin, tutor for the BMS Beginners' Workshop.

At our Beginners' Workshop in June - find out more about fungi, meet other fungus enthusiasts & take part in interactive learning to improve your ID skills.🍄 Watch a talk by workshop tutor, Cameron Diekonigin: youtu.be/fIBfQaf0J2w
👉 Book your place: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/beginners-wo...

Recipients of the Massee Arts Grant 2023. Left image: Anna Dumitriu surrounded by materials in a creative studio. Right image: Jenny Ashby at a potters wheel.

Funding for new arts projects focused on fungi - up to a maximum of £5,000. Open to artists from all disciplines and all geographic locations, to help encourage all sectors of society to engage with & learn about the world of fungi! Find out more: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/massee-arts-...

Photo of undergraduate student Teddy Henderson in a lab at the Crop Science Centre, University of Cambridge.

BMS Undergraduate Student Vacation Bursaries support students to gain practical experience in fungal biology research, in the summer vacation prior to their final year of study. Deadline for applications: 31 March 2026 ➡️ Find out more: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/vacation-bur...

Front cover of the Fungal Ecology journal

Call for papers on 'Fungal conservation: from Knowledge to Actions' - for a special issue of Fungal Ecology. Submission deadline: 15 March 2026. Find out more: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
#fungi #mycology #ecology #biodiversity #conservation #research

Photo of Clare Stanley, Imperial College London, looking at plant material under a microscope.

BMS Research Grants now open! Two levels of grant available to support the development of new lines of fungal biology research. Maximum award £10,000. Apply by 31 March. Find out about the work of previous recipients, and how to apply, here:
www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/research-gra...

Black and white photo of an actor in the centre of a woodland of tall tree trunks, accompanied by a musician in a long coat playing a violin. Credit: Jack Parris, 2025 Massee Arts Grant awardee. https://www.instagram.com/jackparrisd/

Open for applications: Massee Arts Grant: up to £5000 to support novel arts projects focused on fungi. For artists from all disciplines & all geographic locations who can help us encourage engagement and learning about mycology. Find out more & apply here: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/massee-arts-...

Banner advertising the call for applications for the Naresh Magan Lecture Award 2026, including photos of Naresh Magan and the Royal Holloway University of London.

📣 Early-career researchers: apply for the Naresh Magan Lecture Award to present your research in fungal ecology, fungal physiology, plant pathogens or mycotoxins at the BMS Annual Scientific Meeting, July 2026. Find out more: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/awards.html
#mycology #fungi #research

A collage of colourful photos of mushrooms

Want to learn more about fungi and hone your microscopy skills? Join our Beginners' Workshop for a smorgasbord of fungus-themed topics. From 7 - 12 June, at Northern College, Barnsley.🍄 Find out more: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/beginners-wo...

The suite of BMS grants: eight coloured squares, with text summarising each grant inside each square.

BMS Grants are now open for applications! Funds are available to support a range of activities in #mycology including #research, training, meetings, conference participation, #fieldwork, #education, #arts & #outreach.👉 Find out more: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/grants.html
#grants #funding

Banner advertising the call for applications for the Naresh Magan Lecture Award 2026, including photos of Naresh Magan and the Royal Holloway University of London.

Early-career mycology researchers: apply for the Naresh Magan Lecture Award for the opportunity to share your fungal ecology, fungal physiology, plant pathogen or mycotoxin research at the BMS Annual Scientific Meeting, July 2026.
👉 How to apply: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/awards.html

A twist of red ribbon, three white candles, and a white bauble decorated with with three red Fly Agaric mushrooms.

The BMS Office is closed for the holidays and we're taking a break from posting. While we're away, why not take a look at what's available in our Resource Library: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/reslib.html
🍄 We'll be back with more BMS news and opportunities in January! 🍄

Front cover of Field Mycology Vol 26(4) showing a micrograph of the ascospores of Spirodecospora melnikii. Photo by Jacques Fournier.

Available now: Field Mycology Vol 26(4) December 2025. On the front cover: Ascospores of Spirodecospora melnikii - a new genus for Western Europe, characterised by spores with spiralling ornamentation (article on page 132). Micrograph image by Jacques Fournier.
➡️ fieldmycology.org/index.php/jo...

View towards Oare House, at the Root Porject, Lynton. Photo: Roger Cornfoot

Our Spring Field Meeting for observing and recording fungi will visit ancient woodlands, moorland, grassland, petrified forests and coastal shores, and is based at the Root Project, Lynton. Find out more: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/spring-field...

Screenshot of the opening slide from the BMS webinar, showing the agenda.

In case you missed it: a recording of our webinar on the benefits of publishing your fungal biology and ecology research & field mycology studies with the British Mycological Society's journals is now available. Watch now on the BMS YouTube channel: youtu.be/BagGckIo1sk

A collage of mushroom photos

If you are new to mycology, want to learn more, improve your microscopy - and your fungus identification skills - take a look at our residential beginners' workshop - in Barnsley, June 2026: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/beginners-wo...

Cover images from the four BMS journals with the text "Mycology Publishing: Fungal Biology, Fungal Biology Reviews, Fungal Ecology & Field Mycology - making BMS journals work for you." Webinar:11 December 4-5pm GMT

Field mycologists, fungal biology researchers, and mycology students: join us online on Thursday at 4pm to hear about publishing your research & field studies in the BMS journals. 👉 Register here: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/mycology_pub...

Banner advertising the call for applications for the Naresh Magan Lecture Award 2026, including photos of Naresh Magan and the Royal Holloway University of London.

Applications are open for the 2026 Naresh Magan Lecture Award. For an early-career researcher to present a lecture in fungal ecology, fungal physiology, plant pathogens or mycotoxins at the BMS Annual Scientific Meeting, July 2026.
👉 How to apply: www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/awards.html