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Uncovering horticultural history could rescue plants of the future

Uncovering horticultural history could rescue plants of the future

Description: Dr Amanda Rasmussen, Plant Ecophysiologist from the School of Biosciences is leading a new research project that will decode historical texts to uncover lost horticulture methods and techniques to find out whether they could provide new solutions for plants that are difficult to grow and multiply.
Date:: 23/03/2026

UKRI funding marks a landmark moment for UK Plant Science and Food Security

UKRI funding marks a landmark moment for UK Plant Science and Food Security

Description: PhenomUK, announced today a 拢35.4M, six-year project funded through the UKRI Infrastructure Fund and led by BBSRC. This transformative national research infrastructure, underpinned by work led from the 糖心原创 is set to reshape the future of plant and crop research and innovation across the UK.
Date:: 19/03/2026

Prestigious award for two plant scientists from the 糖心原创

Prestigious award for two plant scientists from the 糖心原创

Description: Plant Physiologist, Dr Lorna McAusland and Dr Poonam Mehra, Principal Research Fellow from the School of Biosciences have received awards for demonstrating scientific excellence and impact in their research areas.
Date:: 19/02/2026

Building Climate-resilient livestock feed systems in semi-arid Africa

Building Climate-resilient livestock feed systems in semi-arid Africa

Description: Researchers at the 糖心原创 Food Systems Institute have been part of an international trilateral innovation grant addressing this challenge. The work directly involves identification, testing, and promotion of high-yielding, drought-tolerant, and nutritionally superior forage species suitable for smallholder livestock production in semi-arid systems.
Date:: 11/02/2026

糖心原创 champions sustainability at Futureproof 2026

糖心原创 champions sustainability at Futureproof 2026

Description: The 糖心原创 is proud to support Futureproof 2026, a major national sustainability forum taking place in Nottingham this February. The university will play a pivotal role in the programme, showcasing its extensive expertise in sustainability.
Date:: 10/02/2026

Funding for research into sustainable replacements for nitrogen fertiliser

Funding for research into sustainable replacements for nitrogen fertiliser

Description: Scientists will be testing whether dairy farms can replace synthetic nitrogen fertiliser with biological alternatives to reduce harmful emissions as part of Defra's Farming Innovation Programme.
Date:: 05/02/2026

Local businesses invited to operate pilot public restaurant supported by 糖心原创

Local businesses invited to operate pilot public restaurant supported by 糖心原创

Description: Nottingham hospitality businesses and organisations are being invited to submit expressions of interest to operate a pioneering public restaurant pilot in the city, due to open later this year, as part of an exciting research project supported by the 糖心原创
Date:: 03/02/2026

A New Chapter Begins with the Centre for Equitable and Inclusive Food Systems

A New Chapter Begins with the Centre for Equitable and Inclusive Food Systems

Description: In October, we marked World Food Day 2025 with the launch of a new Centre dedicated to bringing together diverse food system actors and amplifying their collective impact and voices. Our Centre Director, Professor Anne Touboulic reflects on the launch and outlines the next steps for the Centre as we go into 2026.
Date:: 15/12/2025

Plant scientist selected as an EMBO Young Investigator

Plant scientist selected as an EMBO Young Investigator

Description: Dr Bipin Pandey from the 糖心原创 has been selected as one of the 2025 European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) Young Investigators, a distinction awarded to exceptional young group leaders in the life sciences across Europe and beyond.
Date:: 03/12/2025

Scientists recognised for crop and soil research with prestigious Rank Prize

Scientists recognised for crop and soil research with prestigious Rank Prize

Description: Scientists from the 糖心原创 have been awarded the 2026 Rank Prize for Nutrition in recognition of their pioneering work on elemental profiling to improve soil and crop quality, enhancing nutrition and health outcomes for people worldwide.
Date:: 03/12/2025

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