An expert from the University of Lincoln’s National Centre for Food Manufacturing will today present leading research on the use of nanotechnology in food quality and safety control. Mark Swainson, Principal Lecturer in Food Manufacturing, will discuss the significant food…
New Technology Strategy Board Call: Nutrition for Life
The Technology Strategy Board have recently announced a call for proposals to stimulate innovation in the food and drink sector. Projects must be industry/business-led but consortia may include academic partners. There are two types of funding stream depending on the…
New BBSRC Call: Crop-Improvement Research Club
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council has announced a new £7.06M, 5-year partnership “aimed at supporting innovative and excellent research to underpin the development of improved crop varieties.” This is a collaborative venture between the BBSRC, the Scottish Government and…
UK Launches Major Food Research Strategy
The food research strategy, unveiled by the UK Chief Scientific Adviser John Beddington, involves collaboration between government departments, research councils (particularly BBSRC), industry and charities. The strategy aims to establish an “integrated community of researchers” across the UK to tackle…
New Interdisciplinary Programmes Unveiled by Research Councils
ResearchResearch reported yesterday on three new collaborative cross-council programmes unveiled by the seven UK research councils aimed at addressing “emerging challenges” faced by the UK. From researchresearch.com: The three themes, which were announced at a Research Councils UK meeting at…
Africa Caribbean Pacific Science and Technology Programme
UK Research Office has news of a scheme which will fund networks, establish research-industry links and engage in relevant policy consultation. The ACP (Africa Caribbean Pacific) Science and Technology Programme will facilitate the creation or strengthening of frameworks for regional…