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Containment and Control: eLearning

Learn the essentials for the design and operation of laboratories.

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UK research institutions unite to advance non-animal technologies for veterinary research

Four leading UK research institutions - The Pirbright Institute, Moredun Research Institute, The Roslin Institute, and the Royal Veterinary College - have joined forces to develop and validate novel laboratory-based models for studying animal health and disease. The…

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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…

Careers Day 2026

Careers Day opens up pathways beyond academia for early-career researchers

The Pirbright Institute recently welcomed students and early-career researchers to Careers Day, an event designed to help attendees explore career paths beyond traditional academic routes. The programme brought together speakers who have successfully transitioned into a wide…

Meet our Interns

Meet our Interns

Get to know some of our interns and find out what life is really like at Pirbright.

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Pirbright scientists will progress pig and cattle health through two projects worth €3.5 million

Two projects coordinated by researchers at The Pirbright Institute designed to improve pig and cattle health have been successfully fully funded with a total of €3.5 million. The research aims to tackle three important livestock viruses – bovine respiratory syncytial virus…

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Incident Management: eLearning

Learn the essentials for effective management of laboratory incidents.

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Biorisk Advisor Training: Facilitated eLearning

Learn the essentials for managing biosafety risks in biological containment labs.

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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…

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Bridging Science and the Field: How a Simple App Is Supporting Animal Health in Nigeria

A new mobile application, SR-DISVAXFIC, developed through a collaboration between The Pirbright Institute and the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) in Nigeria translates complex epidemiological models - grounded in real conditions on Nigerian farms - into…