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STFC Council – new member appointed

The Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts MP, has appointed Dr Brian Bowsher to the Council of the Science and Technology Facilities Council with immediate effect until 31 March 2016.

STFC Council – new member appointed

The Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts MP, has appointed Dr Brian Bowsher to the Council of the Science and Technology Facilities Council with immediate effect until 31 March 2016.

Unkempt land could benefit farmers

Parts of the farm landscape that are overgrown are more important in supporting wildlife than they first appear, according to new research published today in Ecology Letters.

Unkempt land could benefit farmers

Parts of the farm landscape that are overgrown are more important in supporting wildlife than they first appear, according to new research published today in Ecology Letters.

The world’s favourite fruit only better-tasting and longer-lasting

“Working with GM tomatoes that are different to normal fruit only by the addition of a specific compound, allows us to pinpoint exactly how to breed in valuable traits,” said Professor Cathie Martin from the John Innes Centre.

The world’s favourite fruit only better-tasting and longer-lasting

“Working with GM tomatoes that are different to normal fruit only by the addition of a specific compound, allows us to pinpoint exactly how to breed in valuable traits,” said Professor Cathie Martin from the John Innes Centre.

Chelsea gold for ‘Food for the Future’ exhibit

Researchers from The University of Nottingham’s School of Biosciences won a Gold Medal at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
The exhibit was supported by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and won the Best RHS Environment Exhibit Award.

Chelsea gold for ‘Food for the Future’ exhibit

Researchers from The University of Nottingham’s School of Biosciences won a Gold Medal at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
The exhibit was supported by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and won the Best RHS Environment Exhibit Award.

Head of innovation takes up new challenge after Jisc

After much deliberation, Sarah Porter head of innovation has chosen to leave Jisc in order to pursue her research innovation interests in higher education and work with higher education institutions on developing their digital strategies.

Sarah has brought tremendous commitment and passion to Jisc over the last twelve years. She initially joined from the University of Oxford where she led a team of e-learning developers and directed Jisc’s work on Published by JISC

Head of innovation takes up new challenge after Jisc

After much deliberation, Sarah Porter head of innovation has chosen to leave Jisc in order to pursue her research innovation interests in higher education and work with higher education institutions on developing their digital strategies.

Sarah has brought tremendous commitment and passion to Jisc over the last twelve years. She initially joined from the University of Oxford where she led a team of e-learning developers and directed Jisc’s work on Published by JISC