British Mycological Society

Who we are

The British Mycological Society is a Registered Charity open to all who are interested in supporting, promoting and learning about the fascinating world of fungi.

Our 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 organisations 
• Ensure that the Society’s resources are utilised effectively to further fungal science