11th April 2025
A glimpse into the invisible world; inspiring future scientists through outreach
“As scientists, we hope to demonstrate to the public that scientific research is not only essential to tackle the issues that face us in the future, but it can be engaging and fun. Events and activities aimed at the younger generation can show them...
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4th April 2025
Demystifying infectious intestinal disease; My PhD placement in food safety policy
Sam is a third year PhD student in Professor Alison Mather’s group studying bacterial genomics and antimicrobial resistance genes on retail foods. An important part of his UKRI-BBSRC funded Norwich Research Park Doctoral Training Programme (NRPDTP) is the Professional Internships for PhD Students (PIPS)...
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28th March 2025
A PhD placement in public health; Eleanor’s experience at UKHSA
Eleanor Hayles is a Medical Research Council (MRC) funded PhD student on the Microbes, Microbiomes and Bioinformatics (MMB) Doctoral Training Programme, based at Quadram Institute. She recently completed 12-week professional placement at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in London. Eleanor is a student...
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21st March 2025
Celebrating Student Science: The Quadram Student Science Showcase 2025
The Quadram Institute held its annual Student Science Showcase on 20 January 2025. The event, organised by members of the Quadram Student Forum (QSF) committee , serves two purposes. It offers an ideal opportunity for students to present their research to the institute and...
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14th March 2025
Working with illustration students to inspire people to take part in food and health research
At the Quadram Institute we run human studies to learn more about how we can improve human health. We are always looking for new ways to communicate our research to the public. Our Human Studies team work with both scientists, NHS clinicians and research...
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7th March 2025
According to the Global Survey of School Meal Programs, around 407 million children worldwide access school meals. An upcoming exhibition at the Food Museum is set to explore school dinners past, present and future. The Food Museum in Stowmarket is the UK’s only museum...
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28th February 2025
Collaborative research exploring the role of sulphate reducing bacteria in Parkinson’s disease
“I am currently engaged in research on the gut microbiome of Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients, focusing on understanding microbial alterations associated with the disease and exploring strategies for microbiome modulation. I am scientist at the Indian organisation Scientific Knowledge for Ageing and Neurological Ailment...
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21st February 2025
Centre for Microbial Interactions Annual Conference 2025 poster preview
The Centre for Microbial Interactions (CMI) is an initiative that has been launched to support and promote the ground-breaking discovery research conducted by the extensive microbiology community at Norwich Research Park. On 26 and 27 February 2025 researchers from across Norwich Research Park will...
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14th February 2025
Introducing Quadram Institute’s first apprentice; My apprenticeship in science communication
Apprenticeships provide opportunities to gain knowledge and skills in different industries. They involve both on and off-the-job training and help build and progress careers. Clemence Blanchard joined the Communications team a month ago and reflects on her role and learnings so far. What is...
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7th February 2025
Analysing aquafaba to improve plant-based foods and reduce food waste
Aquafaba is the cooking water of chickpeas that can be whisked to a foam. The plant-based viscous liquid is a common egg alternative and the size of the global aquafaba market is expected to reach £ 4.3 billion in three years time. Here at...
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