27 April 2021 Science Spotlight: Promoting women scientists in the fight against COVID-19 To highlight the essential role women are playing in progressing crucial COVID-19 research, the Permanent Mission of Greece to the UN, the Permanent Mission of Lebanon, with the support of the Permanent Mission of the UK and UN Women, staged an online event called ‘The Hypatia Debate: Women… Read more
22 April 2021 Building a sustainable campus Today, 22 April 2021, Earth Day is being supported across the globe to demonstrate and promote environmental awareness. It is an opportunity to focus on natural processes, emerging green technologies, and innovative thinking that can restore the world’s ecosystems. To mark Earth Day, The Pirbright… Read more
19 April 2021 In remembrance: rare images of a young Duke of Edinburgh at Pirbright The Pirbright Institute was deeply saddened by the news that His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh had passed away, aged 99, on 9 April. The Institute flag was lowered to half-mast as a mark of respect. As the UK's official period of national mourning draws to a close, Pirbright… Read more
14 April 2021 Landmark study by Pirbright uncovers crucial details of lumpy skin disease virus transmission by insects Scientists at The Pirbright Institute have measured the risk of different insect species transmitting lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) for the first time. LSDV causes severe disease in cattle and is rapidly emerging into new regions. It has recently spread from Africa and the Middle East into cattle… Read more
