News
Research into the spread of cocoa swollen shoot virus disease
17th October 2019
This article is the first in a series outlining research projects which are funded by CONNECTED in Phase 2 of its pump-prime funding programme. To read all the articles about Phase 1 projects use this link. Mechanisms of transmission of cocoa swollen shoot…
Read more11 countries, 10 crops, 24 institutions … 11 new pump prime-funded research projects
4th October 2019
In a recent news article, we presented an overview of the 11 funded research projects now being undertaken, or shortly to start work, following the second round of pump prime funding awards by our network. Below you will find more information about each…
Read moreCollaborations: CONNECTED Pump Prime Funding Awards Phase Two
24th September 2019
Following the second phase of its pump-prime-funded (PPF) programme, the CONNECTED Virus Network is pleased to present an overview of the 11 funded research projects now being undertaken, or shortly to start work. The projects will be carried out in 11 countries: Cote…
Read moreVacancy: Executive Assistant (Maternity Cover)
23rd September 2019
The CONNECTED network is recruiting an Executive Assistant (Maternity Cover) to provide administrative support to the network team. You will be part of an enthusiastic and dynamic team that work on a wide range of activities to support the grant objectives. Your job…
Read moreImproving resistance of cabbage and kale crops to disease
23rd September 2019
A pump-prime funded project update You can now read an article which provides an update on one of nine of the first phase of CONNECTED pump-prime funded research projects. The article, published by CABI, explains the thinking behind the project ‘Improving disease resistance…
Read moreJob roles at British Society for Plant Pathology
19th September 2019
The British Society for Plant Pathology (BSPP) is currently recruiting to two paid positions on a freelance basis: Society Administrator Policy and Publicity Officer The closing date for applications for both roles is 31 October 2019, with interviews to be held in November.…
Read moreMember blog: The diverse knowledge gained during a CONNECTED Training Voucher-funded visit
12th September 2019
Joanne Adero is Research Assistant at The National Crops Resources Research Institute, Uganda and a CONNECTED Network member Joanne successfully applied for a CONNECTED Training Voucher to visit The Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences, University of Edinburgh, UK, under the supervision of Prof.…
Read moreAnimation: How plant diseases devastate food crops in African countries
9th September 2019
An innovative partnership between two city universities has resulted in a brand new 90-second animated film about plant diseases that devastate African food crops. Two students from UWE Animation at UWE Bristol were commissioned by the CONNECTED Virus Network, based at The University…
Read moreScriptoria: a possible option for CONNECTED Training Voucher applications
9th September 2019
Following the opening of applications for the second round of CONNECTED Training Vouchers we are pleased to notify network members of the following: Scriptoria has been training staff at top international organisations and centres of research excellence for nearly 20 years. Its trainers…
Read moreProtecting Plants, Protecting Life: International Year of Plant Health 2020
8th September 2019
In December 2018, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH). It represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to raise global awareness on how protecting plant health can help end hunger reduce poverty protect the environment, and boost…
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