The UK Food Systems Centre for Doctoral Training (UKFS-CDT) annual Research Symposium returned on 7 November, hosted by City St George’s, University of London. The event brought together doctoral researchers, associate partners and external...

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New research reveals that the endangered red-nosed cuxiu monkey targets weak spots in hard fruit husks to feed efficiently and protect its teeth, offering insights into evolution, energy conservation, and urgent conservation needs. In the heart of...

Following the high-level policy forum on the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Transformative Change Assessment (TCA), co-hosted earlier this year by NRI and the Department for Environment,...

When Tresor Gashonga founded Incuti, a Rwandan business specialising in chilli products, he faced challenges familiar to many African food entrepreneurs: limited technical expertise, barriers to meeting international food safety standards, and...

NRI delivered a tailored Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course for four senior staff from Government ministries and agencies in Rwanda from 15-26 September. The 10-day programme was designed and delivered by Dr Gideon Onumah, Principal...

Vine weevils, a common and destructive garden pest, may have a surprising weakness – a sweet tooth. Researchers at NRI and Harper Adams University have discovered that adult vine weevils are attracted to the aroma of apple sauce, a finding that...

In the first large-scale investigation of dried fish consumption, an international team of researchers, including NRI scientists, has revealed that dried fish make a major contribution to the recommended nutrient intakes of young children and...

NRI and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) recently co-hosted a high-level policy forum on the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Transformative Change Assessment...

River Medway recently became the focus of a unique collaboration between researchers, artists, community members, and environmental advocates, united by a shared commitment to imagining new futures for the river and its ecosystems. Led by the...

From humble beginnings in northern Uganda to completing a PhD at NRI in May 2025, Dr Phillip Abidrabo’s journey has been shaped by curiosity, persistence and a passion for plant biotechnology. Phillip’s interest in research was first sparked...

Women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) experience malnutrition at disproportionately high rates, a reality shaped not only by poverty, but also by gendered social norms, structural inequalities, and limited agency in food-related...