Welcome to the British Phycological Society’s Website. The Society, a charity devoted to the study of algae founded in 1952, was one of the first to be established in the world, and is the largest in Europe.

Membership of the British Phycological Society is open to everybody.

BPS Winter Meeting 2025 – Hull

The BPS is excited to announce that our 2025 Winter Meeting will be held at the University of Hull between the 6th and 8th of January 2025. Our main meeting will be hosted in the Canham Turner conference suite, with committee meetings in the historic Cohen...

Phycologist 107 – Now available for members!

The editor of The Phycologist, is pleased to announce the release of issue 107, Autumn 2024 is now available for members. If you did not get the email from the Membership Secretary, please log in and you can access the latest issue here as a PDF.

Brown Seaweeds of Britain and Ireland

The BPS and Pelagic Publishing are thrilled to announce the release of Brown Seaweeds of Britain and Ireland by Robert L. Fletcher. Brown seaweeds (Phaeophyceae) of Britain and Ireland provides the first complete, up-to-date detailed illustrated guide and...

Phycologist 106 – Now available for members!

The editor of The Phycologist, is pleased to announce the release of issue 106, Spring 2024 is now available for members. If you did not get the email from the Membership Secretary, please log in and you can access the latest issue here as a PDF.

Hilda Canter-Lund 2024

This award was established by the British Phycological Society in recognition of Hilda Canter-Lund, whose stunning photographs will be known to many members. Her photomicrographs of freshwater algae combined high technical and aesthetic qualities whilst still...

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