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Open Cambridge 2014

Dozens of people enjoyed tours of the Sainsbury Laboratory as part of Open Cambridge. The tours were given by architects from Stanton Williams and included an exploration of the conceptual ideas behind the design of the building as well as explanations of how materials were chosen and the building constructed. Architecture...

‘This workshop really opened my eyes to the opportunities in plant sciences!’

A-level students from across the UK were challenged to understand new scientific concepts and techniques, assess raw data from real experiments and formulate hypotheses during a visit to SLCU. The workshop took the visitors through a two stage process: looking at some ways in which plant growth and temperature appear to be...

Ottoline Leyser elected to the Leopoldina, Germany's National Academy of Sciences

Ottoline Leyser elected to the Leopoldina, Germany's National Academy of Sciences Professor Ottoline Leyser has been elected to the Leopoldina, Germany’s National Academy of Sciences. The Leopoldina is one of the world’s oldest scientific societies, founded in 1652. Leopoldina selects outstanding scientists to become...

Two New Professors at the Sainsbury Laboratory

We are pleased to announce that two new professorial posts have been filled at the Sainsbury Laboratory. The professorships were created as part of the Sainsbury Laboratory’s ongoing drive to recruit world class research leaders to the laboratory. Professor Yrjo Helariutta will join the laboratory from the University of...

SLCU postdoc Firas Bou Daher showing Biology Teacher Catherine Russell the lab's microscopy facilities.

Top UK Biology Teacher spends the day at SLCU

Top UK Biology Teacher spends the day at SLCU The winner of the Society of Biology’s ‘School Biology Teacher of the Year’ visited the Sainsbury Laboratory and University Herbarium as part of her prize. Biology teacher Catherine Russell, from Altrincham Girls’ Grammar School in Manchester, was nominated for the award by her...

Sainsbury Laboratory postdocs talking with members of the public about plant science.

Spring 2024 outreach at SLCU

Researchers at SLCU have had a busy spring participating in several public engagement events aimed at future plant scientists and the general public.

The Transformational Role of Plants in meeting the Zero Hunger Challenge, 14.00, Saturday 17 May 2014

M.S. Swaminathan will give a talk at SLCU on the critical role plant science plays in tackling the challenge of world hunger.

Festival of Plants Panel Discussion: Biotechnology and Genetic Modification – a Mature Conversation

On Friday 16 May at 16:00, SLCU will host a debate in Cambridge on the potential of GM crops in agriculture in developing countries.

'Today has encouraged me to be a scientist!'

SLCU aims to inspire the next generation of plant scientists.

10 March Science Festival talk: The Janus-faced interaction of plants and microbes

Dr Sebastian Schornack will give a talk exploring the dynamic relationship between plants and microbes.

Plant science at Cambridge

The University of Cambridge is home to one of the largest concentrations of plant research anywhere in the world. Visit the below organisations to find out about their work in sustainable agriculture, conservation and fundamental research.

Department of Plant Sciences

Crop Science Centre

Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Cambridge University Herbarium

Cambridge Global Food Security

Cambridge Centre for Physical Biology

Conservation Research Institute

Plants @ Cambridge Hub

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