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SABMiller sponsors new brewing research fellows

The University’s research into improving the brewing process from field to pint glass has been strengthened by the appointment of two new fellows as part of a scheme sponsored by industry giant SABMiller. Dr Guillermina Mendiondo and Dr David Jenkins in the School of Biosciences are the recipients of the Barry Axcell Fellowships in Brewing …

Gold Medal at Chelsea

Nottingham academics have won a Gold Medal at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Researchers from the School of Biosciences – exhibiting for the first time at the Royal Horticultural Society event – won the ‘Best RHS Environment Exhibit’ Award. The University’s exhibit, Food for the Future, showcases the latest plant and crop research. Nottingham …

Tomato source

Nottingham has played a key role in the genetic sequencing of the tomato genome. This international research project involving 14 different countries will help breeders produce new varieties of tasty tomatoes with higher concentrations of healthy nutrients. Knowing the tomato ‘book’ will also help develop tomatoes equipped to combat disease, drought and pathogens. The co-leaders …