Excellence in plant and microbial science
An outstanding early-career researcher has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to take forward research into the global threat posed by antibiotic resistant bacteria
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In a recent call for John Innes Alumni Mentors, we were delighted to hear from Dr. Nick Gosman, who offered to mentor current staff and students, and to share his own experiences of how mentoring and ongoing support has been key to his own career successes. As we launch the Alumni Mentors on the NBI...
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The Norwich Bioscience Institutes (NBI): Accessible Science Event will take place on Tuesday 10th October from 10am – 12pm and 2pm – 3:15pm. Hear from world-leading researchers and support staff from four NBI Institutes in a series of seminars and flash-talks, covering subjects including plant and microbial science and diseases, genetics, human health and the vast array of...
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An obscure aquatic plant has helped to explain how plants avoid cracking up under the stresses and strains of growth
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John Innes Centre has renewed its membership of the Diversity Champions programme run by Stonewall, reaffirming our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive research environment. This year we are delighted to be joined in this membership by the Earlham Institute and Quadram Institute Bioscience. With our direct links and close collaborations, the joint membership means LGBTQ+ staff,...
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The John Innes Centre has successfully renewed its Athena Swan Gold Award, recognising our continuing commitment to gender equality. The Athena Swan Charter, run by Advance HE, is a framework used across the globe to support and transform gender equality within higher education and research. Established in 2005 to encourage and recognise commitment to advancing...
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Development of our exciting, ground-breaking plant and microbial science and innovation hub can go ahead with confirmation of funding announced today.
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A £1m Innovate UK project that aims to have a significant impact on reducing the need for UK imports of soya has been announced today. The ‘Pea Protein’ project is a collaboration between Germinal, a grass and forage seed specialists, and seed breeders, using a discovery made by John Innes Centre scientists 30 years ago. The gene...
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The John Innes Centre today welcomes a major funding investment in its world-leading research and innovation programmes
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