Strawberries coming along nicely. We are looking at how coloured films affect the behaviour and health of managed #pollinators in #fruit crops, in the hope of improving outcomes for both bees and crop in protected fruit systems.

We have been monitoring #bee activity on the crops. Over the next few weeks we will be harvesting and assessing #strawberry fruit to see how the films affect plant development.

Supported by #BBSRC, The East Malling Trust, and also partnering with Clock House Farm, Buzzup, and Biobest.

A huge opportunity for PhD students interested in infection bioscience. See below for applications. 17 PhD places, with numerous projects including one with my group on "Measuring poxvirus evolution using machine learning and pangenomics".

https://genomic.social/@downingtim/113840544121073805

see https://www.surrey.ac.uk/bbsrc-wessex-one-health-doctoral-landscape-award

#PhD #ResearchOpportunities #InfectionBiosciences #OneHealth #BBSRC #Studentships #ScienceCareers

🎤 Webinar for Applicants
Want to know more about the programme? Join us for a webinar on 6th Feb to learn more about the WOH Doctoral Programme & how to apply. Register:
🔗 https://lnkd.in/dFjvPjXm

To learn more about the available research projects & application process, visit:
🔗 https://lnkd.in/d78Fiqab

For further details or questions, feel free to reach out to us via email at: [email protected]

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💡 Funding & Eligibility
Full funding, including a UKRI stipend (£19,237 p.a.), UK fees, & research costs for 4 years
Exceptional international students may also be eligible for fee waivers
Applicants must have, or expect to have, an MSc, &/or a 1 or 2.1 degree in a relevant subject

🗓 Applications:
Deadline: 23:59 (UK) Fri 28th Feb
Shortlisting: By 10th March
Interviews: Online, 24-29th March

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