The ECMM is launching a citizen science survey on dampness in homes and the risk of molds. The aim of this survey is to understand the problem of dampness in homes better. Click the link below to complete it in 5 minutes! www.clinicalsurveys.net/uc/DampHome/

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 Irish Fungal Society's Annual Conference 🎉 Can't wait to see the research that this fantastic group will produce over the coming year. See you all again soon!

The deadline for abstract submissions is coming up! Make sure to submit your poster/oral presentation abstracts by the 1st of May 2026. Presenting at the Irish Fungal Society's Annual Conference provides a fantastic opportunity for communicating your latest research to a wider community.

The 2026 Irish Fungal Society's Annual Conference is now open for submissions! The conference is being held in Maynooth University on Tuesday, 16th of June. Make sure to sign up soon at the following link to avail of the early bird registration fee. irishfungalsociety.org/register/

The closing date for the Ken Haynes Travel Award is drawing closer, with final applications being accepted on Saturday the 31st of January. This grant is offered by the Irish Fungal Society to support two early career researchers to visit an international meeting. irishfungalsociety.org/khaynes/

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Save the date! The Irish Fungal Society's 2026 Annual Conference will be held on Tuesday 16th of June at Maynooth University. Further details on registration, invited speakers and program will be following soon.

Two PhD and one research assistant positions have opened up under Dr. Mihailo Mirkovic at @uniofgalway.bsky.social involving the investigation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Candida albicans regarding cellular and genomic stress responses. See images below for more info!

The IFS Ken Haynes Travel Award is once again open for submissions! This award is available to early career researchers to aid their travel to an international meeting. Check out the link below for more details 🍄 irishfungalsociety.org/khaynes/

The IFS Ken Haynes Travel Award is once again open for submissions! This award is available to early career researchers to aid their travel to an international meeting. Check out the link below for more details 🍄 irishfungalsociety.org/khaynes/

A huge thanks to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Irish Fungal Society's Annual Conference - another great year! Photos from the conference (courtesy of @jamesfromtipp.bsky.social) are now available on the IFS website 📸 irishfungalsociety.org/ifs2025/

Last chance to apply! Registration closes today.

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Missed your chance to register? The last few places are available as the deadline has been extended to June 11th. Last chance to see all of the new and exciting fungal research from across Ireland, don't miss out!

Missed your chance to register? The last few places are available as the deadline has been extended to June 11th. Last chance to see all of the new and exciting fungal research from across Ireland, don't miss out!

Missed your chance to register? The last few places are available as the deadline has been extended to June 11th. Last chance to see all of the new and exciting fungal research from across Ireland, don't miss out!

A PhD Studentship in Fungal Infections at Trinity College Dublin is now available with Prof. Johannes Wagener. This entails the study of Aspergillus fumigatus, their interactions with immune cells, the underpinning mechanisms and antifungal resistance. scholarshipdb.net/scholarships...

Don't miss out! Register before the deadline on the 31st of May to experience the latest fungal research coming out of Ireland 🍄

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Registration and abstract submissions are now open for the 2025 Irish Fungal Society Annual Conference 🎉 Join us at the School of Dental Science, Trinity College Dublin on Thursday, June 19th. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to see cutting edge research and foster new connections. #IFS2025

This #FungiFriday we want to share the latest issue of Field Mycology! This is the first issue to be edited by Kew Mycologist @clareblencowe.bsky.social and marks the publication now being #OpenAccess Check it out at fieldmycology.org

Only 9 days left to grab a spot at the 2025 IFS Annual Conference! Sign up now before submissions close on the 31st of May.

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Registration and abstract submissions are now open for the 2025 Irish Fungal Society Annual Conference 🎉 Join us at the School of Dental Science, Trinity College Dublin on Thursday, June 19th. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to see cutting edge research and foster new connections. #IFS2025

Spots are filling up for the 2025 IFS Annual Conference! Register before the 31st of May to get a chance to present your work and hear from the leading mycological researchers across Ireland and Britain 🍄 Registration & abstract submission @ irishfungalsociety.org/register/ #IFS2025

Registration and abstract submissions are now open for the 2025 Irish Fungal Society Annual Conference 🎉 Join us at the School of Dental Science, Trinity College Dublin on Thursday, June 19th. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to see cutting edge research and foster new connections. #IFS2025

Fungal Galaxies 2025 Tour: - Dublin, 17-19 May (Native Species Festival) - Ballina, 26-27 May (Climate Conference) - Milan, 14-17 July (FEMS Micro) - Liverpool, 10-14 September (British Science Festival) And more to be announced! 💚🍄 #sciart #fungifriends #endophytes #microbiology #phd #postdoc

Registration and abstract submissions are now open for the 2025 Irish Fungal Society Annual Conference 🎉 Join us at the School of Dental Science, Trinity College Dublin on Thursday, June 19th. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to see cutting edge research and foster new connections. #IFS2025

We're now on BlueSky! Follow the Irish Fungal Society for updates on Irish mycological research, upcoming events and conferences and much more 🍄 #IFS #FungalResearch #Mycology