Dear list members, Apologies for cross-posting... I’d like to remind you that registration and abstract submissions for the State of the World’s Fungi Symposium at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew are approaching quickly. I would be very grateful if you could please share details with contacts who may be interested: Deadline for poster abstracts: Thursday 9 August 2018 Deadline for symposium registration: Monday 13 August 2018 State of the World's Fungi Symposium 13–14 September 2018 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew The State of the World’s Fungi Symposium coincides with the launch of a cutting-edge new report highlighting our current state of knowledge and the major issues affecting fungal diversity and abundance. Also featured are fungal-plant interactions, conservation and uses of fungi, and the fungal tree of life. The two-day symposium brings together plant and fungal scientists, ecologists, conservationists and industry and policy experts from around the world, to discuss issues raised in the report. View the programme: https://www.kew.org/state-of-the-world%E2%80%99s-fungi-symposium-programme<https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kew.org%2Fstate-of-the-world%25E2%2580%2599s-fungi-symposium-programme&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cc7d470603a0b4e99761108d5fc77dc98%7C44892b45194046119753a4b3be4ea7fe%7C0%7C0%7C636692514079864176&sdata=2sp%2F4O4Qz5CXd1SPtYzngtqzfo2IdDIsU6lL1qIaZio%3D&reserved=0> Call for abstracts We invite abstract submissions from delegates wishing to present a poster accompanied by a one-minute oral presentation. Prizes will be awarded for the best student and early career researcher posters. We welcome abstract submissions from mycologists, plant scientists, ecologists, conservationists, policy specialists, industry professionals and others – on any of the following subjects: * Conservation of fungi * Useful fungi * Newly discovered fungi * Climate change and impact on fungal communities * Fungal pathogens * Positive fungal-plant interactions * Fungal genomes * China (country focus) * Fungal tree of life * Definition and diversity * Lichens * Ecosystem services * Dark taxa * Policy Deadline for abstracts: Thursday 9 August 2018 Registration Symposium ticket: £160 + VAT (£192 including VAT) – available until 13 August The registration fee includes attendance, lunch and refreshments on both days, and a drinks reception during the poster session on 13 September. For more information, to submit an abstract or to register for the meeting, please visit: www.kew.org/fungi-symposium<https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kew.org%2Ffungi-symposium&data=02%7C01%7C%7C9ee744fd2ae645a1f31608d5f86504d7%7C44892b45194046119753a4b3be4ea7fe%7C0%7C0%7C636688035103493237&sdata=omeUSyeroDePQjf7lYDl4OBG9Bpd7WTNprNH0jHD5Ew%3D&reserved=0> Very best wishes, Mimi Dr Mimi Tanimoto Project Manager - State of the World's Fungi Symposium Science Directorate Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AE 07850 434510 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> www.kew.org/fungi-symposium<https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kew.org%2Ffungi-symposium&data=02%7C01%7C%7C9ee744fd2ae645a1f31608d5f86504d7%7C44892b45194046119753a4b3be4ea7fe%7C0%7C0%7C636688035103513245&sdata=4ju36cp%2F4vI9FUwG4zZGXNE4VYrgRkOhWGfWzjVpLY8%3D&reserved=0><https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kew.org%2Ffungi-symposium&data=02%7C01%7C%7C9ee744fd2ae645a1f31608d5f86504d7%7C44892b45194046119753a4b3be4ea7fe%7C0%7C0%7C636688035103523262&sdata=x%2FAQ0c4KUgHqPHEad0k5tkcP0S%2BHAonzSYNdZVnm5C0%3D&reserved=0> [cid:e799d40e-67ed-47a7-81ee-34d40346d946] ________________________________ The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a non-departmental public body with exempt charitable status, whose principal place of business is at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AE, United Kingdom. The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you have received this message in error, please return it immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this email or in any attachment. Any views expressed in this email do not necessarily reflect the opinions of RBG Kew. Any files attached to this email have been inspected with virus detection software by RBG Kew before transmission, however you should carry out your own virus checks before opening any attachments. RBG Kew accepts no liability for any loss or damage which may be caused by software viruses. ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the BIODIVERSITY list, click the following link: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=BIODIVERSITY&A=1