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HiFe Plants: Developing High-Iron Crops for the Future
A new venture emerging from research at the John Innes Centre is working to address one of the world’s most widespread nutritional challenges: iron deficiency. HiFe Plants, founded by Dr Jacob Pullin, is developing crops with significantly higher levels of… →
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Inspiring Future Careers in Agritech
The future of agriculture depends on innovation — and on the people who will drive it. Agritech Careers for a Sustainable Future, part of the John Innes Foundation’s Education Programme, is designed to help young people discover the wide range… →
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John Innes Foundation Fellowship Awarded to Dr James Bradley
The John Innes Foundation is pleased to support the appointment of Dr James Bradley as a John Innes Foundation Fellow at the John Innes Centre, where he will establish his independent research programme in late 2026. Currently an early-career post-doctoral… →
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Prestigious international scholarship awarded to former John Innes Centre MSc graduate
A recent graduate of the John Innes Centre (JIC) Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement MSc, Theresa Cassandra Saini, has been awarded a John Innes Foundation-funded Nuffield International Farming scholarship. Theresa said: “I am deeply grateful to have been selected as… →
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Supporting the Next Generation of Plant and Microbial Scientists: NoCaSS 2025
The John Innes Foundation was proud to once again be the main sponsor of the Norwich and Cambridge Science Symposium (NoCaSS) in 2025 — a distinctive, early-career researcher-led conference that brings together scientists from the Norwich Research Park and the… →
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Standing Up for Science at Norwich Research Park
As part of its Voice of Young Science 2025 Partnership, the John Innes Foundation supported a Standing Up for Science workshop at Norwich Research Park, equipping early career researchers with the skills and confidence to share their work with the public, media, and policymakers.
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A Bright Future for the Norwich Institute for Sustainable Development
The John Innes Foundation has awarded a £614,000 grant to the Norwich Institute for Sustainable Development for its second five-year phase. The funding will help translate research into real-world impact, supporting farmers in South Asia, East Africa and the UK to adapt to climate change.
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A New Chapter for the John Innes Historical Collections
The John Innes Historical Collections have a new custodian. Archivist and Collections Engagement Coordinator Alex Healey brings a passion for archives, teaching and digital engagement, and is committed to opening up the collections to wider audiences while safeguarding them for the future.
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Applications Open for 2025 JIF Undergraduate Bursary
The John Innes Foundation is inviting applications for its 2025 Undergraduate Bursary. The scheme offers students hands-on experience in research at the forefront of plant and microbial science.
