The John Innes Centre has joined more than 35 universities and research institutions from across the UK, in backing a pledge to support their technicians by becoming founding signatories of the Technician Commitment.

200 girls from 17 Schools from across Norfolk and Suffolk attended the second Women of the Future conference at the John Innes Centre

Leading plant and microbiology research institute the John Innes Centre has joined Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme which promotes and develops good practise for employers

In preparation for the upcoming 2016 International Women's Day we have created a series of online materials to showcase some of our fantastic female scientists and to encourage young women to consider a career in science

In April, the John Innes Centre hosted the first Women of the Future Conference, at which female students from 20 schools across Norfolk and Suffolk heard inspirational talks designed to make it clear that girls can make it in STEMM careers

Dr Carole Thomas has been made a trustee of a national charity that supports women (and men) wishing to return to STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) careers

The John Innes Centre, an internationally renowned plant and microbial science institute, is leading the way in a national drive to retain women in scientific careers

The John Innes Centre has come fourth in an annual international survey to find the best places to work in academia, outside of the US