In a modern world facing previously unseen global challenges, such as food security and the need to feed a rapidly growing population, the Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement MSc offers essential training to postgraduate students which allows them to help tackle these issues, either by pursuing a PhD in plant molecular genetics or entering the...

At the John Innes Centre we value diversity and are committed to the creation of a positive environment which is fair, welcoming and inclusive: where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Striving for equity of opportunity is key in achieving our mission. The John Innes Centre is delighted to be leading a new UKRI-BBSRC...

International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Here Dr Rosaria (Ros) Campilongo, CEO of PfBIO a John Innes Centre spin-out company based at Norwich Research Park, takes time out of her busy day to give some inspiring thoughts on work, life, and balance

In October 2023, the John Innes Centre (JIC) hosted an Accessible Science event, bringing together research and support staff from the four Norwich Bioscience Institutes (NBI) on the Norwich Research Park for a day of accessible science talks and networking. Building on the existing JIC and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) Annual Science Meeting, the day...

The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities took place on 3 December, with an aim to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of those with a disability. As such, we take a look back at John Innes Centre history, delving into the...

This week saw applications open for the Year 10 Science Camp 2024. Every year in July, the John Innes Centre hosts the annual Year 10 Science Camp: a week-long, non-residential experience where pupils get the chance to take part to experience working here at the John Innes Centre, The Sainsbury Laboratory or the Earlham Institute. During...

This year, the annual meeting of the British Society for Plant Pathology (BSPP), Plant Pathology 2023, took place from Wednesday 8th to Friday 10th September. This year, we are delighted that two John Innes Centre researchers scooped some of the top awards in plant pathology at this conference, the RKS Wood and PH Gregory Prizes

To celebrate World Architecture Day, we are looking back at the history of the John Innes Centre buildings and how they have evolved from repurposed Merton manor houses to the purpose-built, multi-million-pound Next Generation Infrastructure that is under construction today

Recently, an innovative Biofortification Hub launched on Norwich Research Park, a collaboration between the John Innes Centre (JIC) and the Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB). The Hub is now open for memberships for those interested in biofortification of foods, that are working in academia, industry and policymaking – but what exactly is ‘biofortification’?  ‘Biofortification’ is the...