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State of the World's Fungi Symposium
Join scientists and policymakers for our first ever two-day symposium on the State of the World's Fungi. 13–14 September 2018.
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Who we are and what we do
Kew is a global resource for plant and fungal knowledge. Our unique combination of extensive collections, databases, scientific expertise and global partnerships gives us a leading role in facilitating access to fundamental plant and fungal information.
Kew's Science Collections
With over 8.5 million items, Kew houses the largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world. They represent approximately 95% of vascular plant genera and 60% of fungal genera.
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Training and education
Find out more about Kew's MSc course, PhD opportunities, training courses and internships.
Data and resources
Explore Kew's data and resources for plant and fungal information.
Kew Science blog
Explore some of the results and activities of our global science and conservation research program, and keep up to date with current developments in Kew science and science policy.
Kew Science news
17th August 2018
Kew’s Deputy Director of Science honoured
Monique Simmonds, Kew’s first female Deputy Director of Science has been recognised with two fantastic accolades this month.
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9th August 2018
MP Zac Goldsmith visits Kew
Zac Goldsmith visited to learn more about Kew’s policy work.
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Kew Science blog
7th August 2018
Celebrating 25 years of Smith College Kew interns
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Smith College Kew Internship Program which was first initiated by a visit to Kew by Smith College alumna Paula Deitz in 1993. Kew’s Mike Fay shares how the Program has inspired some fantastic careers and achievements.
1st August 2018
Rescued from danger and flown to safety: Journey from field to Kew’s frozen vault
Kew scientists discover a critically endangered new plant species and secure its survival by conserving seeds at Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank.
Kew Science on Twitter
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RT @Kew_MSBUK: A bitter cousin of our cultivated cherry, bird cherry (Prunus padus) is a target for Phase 2 of #UKTreeSeeds. With… https://t.co/JHr14qaPgO
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Kew’s #Herbarium contains around seven million preserved vascular plant specimens. These specimens contain a wealth… https://t.co/TBUwLjEuSd
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Monique Simmonds, Kew’s first female Deputy Director of Science has been recognised with two fantastic accolades th… https://t.co/YbJQBmoQmY