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Pirbright is buzzing with insectary facilities

Pirbright’s insectary facilities are among the best in the world. They allow us to research vector-borne viral diseases, including those spread by midges, mosquitoes, and flies. Vector-borne viral diseases such as Rift Valley fever virus and bluetongue virus have devastating effects on human and…

brown chickens with red combs

Pirbright helps tackle avian flu with other UK experts

Pirbright researchers are set to join forces with some of the UK’s top experts in avian influenza in a new research consortium dedicated to tackling bird flu. This consortium has received £1.5 million from the Biotechnology and Biosciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Department of Environment…

Members of the Estates and Engineering teams stood in front of brick Bull with presentation of certificate to one member

Pirbright apprentice achievement rewarded

Last week Pirbright celebrated the success of two of our apprentices, Lucy Drudge and Alex Reeves, both of whom completed their apprenticeship programme earlier this year and have gone on to secure positions at the Institute. Lucy is currently working in the Grants Office and Alex in BACS (Building…

Celebrating 20 years of STEM Ambassadors

Yesterday (7 June 2022) marked the 20th anniversary of the STEM ambassador programme. This programme allows professionals with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) expertise to volunteer their time to inspire the next generation. STEM ambassadors support learning by helping young people…