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 580 science staff, 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.
Our Science
Explore our research departments, scientific projects and services and find out about the people behind Kew Science.
Find a scientist
Find out more about plant and fungal experts in our departments
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Seven plants saved by the Millennium Seed Bank Partnership
Our collections, resources and facilities
Collections
With over 8.5 million items, Kew houses the largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world.
Data and digital resources
Browse our databases which house a range of plant and fungal information on naming, plants, seeds, fungi and more.
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.
Get involved with Kew Science
Global partnerships
We collaborate with over 400 institutions to deliver the greatest benefits to science, conservation policy and education.
Education and training
We offer a range of opportunities to study with us, from internships and an MSc programme, to PhDs and professional development.
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.
Digitising Kew's Collections
We've now digitised over half of our collection! See more updates from our ambitious project to digitise over 8 million specimens
Nature Unlocked
At Wakehurst, scientists are using the landscape as a living laboratory, exploring nature-based solutions to threats such as biodiversity loss and climate change, and asking the questions needed to increase the resiliency of UK ecosystems.
