The British Mycological Society’s 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, including the Student Research Conference, will take place within the inspirational setting of Royal Holloway’s 135 acre campus. Situated just 19 miles from London, 7 miles from Heathrow Airport, 5 miles from the historic town of Windsor with its famous castle, and, importantly for this event, just 15 miles from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Conference highlights include:
- Student Research Conference - Taking place in the afternoon of Monday 14 July and morning of Tuesday 15 July, this event provides postgraduate students with the opportunity to meet fellow students and senior researchers, share their research updates, and gain some invaluable skills for life after the PhD.
- Annual Scientific Meeting - 2.5 days of talks from renowned, international researchers covering an exciting and broad range of mycological topics, plus poster sessions and flash talks, starting in the afternoon of Tuesday 15 July.
- Visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - A half day visit to Kew, including exclusive small-group tours of the Fungarium
- Time for networking and socialising - 2 evening social events, including the BMS Conference Dinner and Auction in the Founder’s Dining Hall at Royal Holloway
What's included?
Registration for the Annual Scientific Meeting includes attendance at all sessions at the 2.5 day conference, 15 - 17 July 2025, and the Tuesday evening welcome dinner.
The meeting registration fee does not include the visit to Kew, Wednesday evening's dinner, or accommodation. The social events can be booked separately when registering.
Bedrooms on campus can be booked directly with Royal Holloway.
Registration for the Student Research Conference includes attendance at the 1 day conference (afternoon of Monday 14 July and morning of Tuesday 15 July) plus Monday night's accommodation at Royal Holloway and social event on Monday evening.
Photography and filming:
Please note that this event may be recorded, and/or photographs taken during the event. These will mostly be group photos or crowd shots, but if a photograph highlights a particular individual we will see consent before using it publicly. If you do not want to be recorded or photographed please contact sally@britmycolsoc.info in advance.
