Kew Science
Our purpose is to help stop biodiversity loss and develop nature-based solutions to some of humanity’s biggest global challenges.

With over 470 scientists, Kew’s mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
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Our collections, resources and facilities
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Collections
With over 8.5 million items, Kew houses the largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world.
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Data and digital resources
Browse our databases which house a range of plant and fungal information on naming, plants, seeds, fungi and more.
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Research facilities
From laboratories to our Millennium Seed Bank, we have a wide range of state-of-the-art platforms that support the delivery our scientific research.
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Global partnerships
We collaborate with over 400 institutions to deliver the greatest benefits to science, conservation policy and education.
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Education and training
We offer a range of opportunities to study with us, from internships and an MSc programme, to PhDs and professional development.
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Engage with Kew Science
Get involved and be a part of Kew's scientific research. Visit our collections, take part in our work and find out about the many ways you can support Kew's mission.