“It’s good from beginner to advanced level with the way the sessions were presented. Group activities were also very helpful as it allowed us all to share our knowledge amongst each other during the practical’s.”

“I found the course very helpful and I have very new great ideas on how to better my research and make it more impactful.”

“I found the course really informative. I learnt a lot about techniques and most importantly made some new connections. Coming from a non-mycology background I’ve learnt a lot about imaging fungi.”

“This has helped me to steer into right direction of my career path, it has opened more avenues in research mycology that has been the missing link in filamentous fungal morphogenesis and antifungal drug profiles. Good fungal research”

“I found the course incredibly valuable and well-organized. It deepened my understanding of imaging in host-pathogen interactions and gave me practical insights into experimental design. The sessions were clearly explained, especially by Darren. Meeting and connecting with passionate researchers was a highlight, and I’m leaving with new knowledge, inspiration, and potential future collaborations.”

“Every aspect of the course gave me valuable information on how to improve all aspects of my research”

“Learning about the significance of fungal burden and the many ways we can perform and analyze fungal data”

“Access to people who are extremely experienced and knowledgeable”

Training and Workshops

FAILSAFE Training 2025-2026: Courses & Workshops

At FAILSAFE, we are committed to delivering high-quality training that meets the needs of our global audience. The courses and workshops available in 2025-2026 have been developed using a “You said, we did” approach, informed by the feedback from our training needs survey conducted with our CMM-FAILSAFE Medical Mycology Network in 2024–2025 and 2026.

This approach ensures that each course and workshop is shaped by the real-world needs of our community, making the learning experience more relevant, engaging, and impactful. We are continuously refining our offerings with the help of detailed follow-up surveys, allowing us to tailor the content, delivery, and timing of each session to suit the diverse needs of our global network.

Some workshops are still in development, and dates are yet to be confirmed. We will provide further updates on this webpage as soon as these are finalized.

To find out more about each training course and workshop, please navigate to the individual training pages listed below. There, you will be able to view the full course details and apply for a place.

Please note, to participate in any of our training, you must be a member of the CMM-FAILSAFE Medical Mycology Network. If you are not yet a member, joining is FREE, quick and easy—simply complete this short membership form: https://cmm-failsafe.com/become-a-member/ Our member area also offers a wealth of information on training courses and workshops provided by external organisations.

As we run our courses based on UK time, you can check what time these course will be based on where you are located by clicking here.

Fully Funded FAILSAFE Courses & Workshops 2026:

Product Development – Applications open
IP course 2026 – Applications open
Media Training: Impactful storytelling for researchers – Applications open
MSc/PG Certificate/PG Diploma in Medical Mycology – Open for applications (fees apply)
MHRA-delivered Regulation 101 – 21 April, 13:00. Coming soon!
Microscopy Course – October 1st and 2nd 2026 – Coming soon!

Here are some of the past courses our CMM-FAILSAFE network members have benefited from. Please see our Past Courses and Training page to find out more!

Mycology Training (for Clinicians and Laboratory Technicians)

Flow cytometry Training Course (registration closed)

Drug Discovery Process Training – (registration closed)

Grant Writing course Intermediate

Grant Writing Advanced

Project Management course (registration closed)

Mycology Bioimaging Initiative Workshop ‘Imaging the Fungal Cell’ – in person in Cape Town

Wellcome Trust Funding workshop – Online

Behind the Scenes of Scientific Publishing” with Dr. Nonia Pariente, Editor-in-Chief of PLOS Biology – Seminar

We look forward to your participation in our training sessions and to supporting your professional development in the field of medical mycology. Find out what events are on with our fellow Medical Mycology partners here.

If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact us FAILSAFE@exeter.ac.uk.