NRI’s John Cooper was recognised for his exceptional contribution to health and safety during the second annual Health and Safety Day Celebration and Awards, organised by the University of Greenwich Health and Safety Services team. The event was...

NRI researchers and students played a prominent role in this year’s University of Greenwich Research Culture Week, contributing to discussions and activities spanning food systems, biodiversity, public health, entrepreneurship, decolonising...

NRI is deeply saddened by the passing of Kathy Kahn, whose vision, leadership and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of smallholder farmers left an indelible mark on our work and on agricultural development worldwide. As a Programme...

The Sierra Yalijux mountain range in central Guatemala is both a Key Biodiversity Area and home to the sacred hills of the Q’eqchi’ Indigenous People. However, the area is threatened by forest fragmentation and climate extremes, isolating highland...

One Health is an approach that recognises that human, animal and environmental health are inseparable. It aims to encourage policies and practices that improve collaboration across sectors in order to prevent disease, ensure food safety, and...

The African Regional Collaborative for Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH-ARC) was launched at the University of Ghana on 30 April 2026. This science–policy platform aims to strengthen evidence, policy and investments in food systems and...

Researchers, development partners and practitioners came together at NRI for the 2026 Gender and Social Difference (GSD) Research Day, hosted by NRI’s GSD Research Group, to explore how cutting-edge research can translate into meaningful,...

NRI has secured one of Europe’s most competitive research awards, the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship, to lead pioneering research exploring how plant viruses manipulate insect brain signals to enhance their...

PhD researchers within NRI’s Political Ecology and Culture Research Group are reshaping how we understand our relationships with the natural world. Working at the cutting edge of political ecology and critical geography, these emerging scholars are...

We are delighted to welcome Dr Edward Hobson to NRI, where he takes up the role of Associate Director for Business Development. Dr Hobson, who joined us on 7 April, will play a crucial role in expanding our partnerships, driving innovation, and...

A major new report on the status of women in agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa will be launched today (16th April) at the 34th FAO Regional Conference for Africa (ARC34), convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...

A major new study has, for the first time, identified a direct link between exposure to political violence and subsequent violence against children, adolescents and young adults perpetrated by those closest to them, including family members,...