Blind Tea Tasting | Getting to Know: Olivia Bower
This month, our Bid Co-ordinator, Olivia Bower, blind-ranks cups of tea whilst answering questions about her role. She’s a proud Yorkshire Tea drinker, but can she spot it in our lineup?
STRIcast S3 E4: “It’s a lot more informative and that’s the key” – PQS in Horse Racing
We’re back with the next episode of STRIcast, an educational and informative podcast which delves into industry news. This month, STRI’s Dr Christian Spring spoke with Steve Gingell, Principal Agronomist and independent agronomist Mike Harbridge to discuss Performance Quality Standards (PQS) for horse racing. The podcast discusses the importance of data collection, how this can […]
STRICast S3 E3: Game, Set, Stats: How the Research and Data Feeds into Wimbledon
Sam Swires, Research and Operations Manager at STRI Group and William Brierley, Lead Groundsperson for the AELTC are diving deeper into how research, data, and hands-on expertise come together to shape The Championships. Tune in to our latest podcast with Sam Swires and William Brierley — Game, Set, Stats!
STRIcast S3 E2: “There’s a fish on the pitch!” – Behind the Scenes of Tournament Support
Join Neil Rodger and Greg Whately as they delve into the work that goes on behind the scenes when supporting global football tournaments, and share their best memories of previous trips.
STRIcast S3 E1: “Conventional drainage does nothing for biodiversity” – SuDS in Schools
Schools and education authorities are looking for alternative ways to combat extreme flooding to keep schools open and children safe. In our latest podcast, EPG’s Jacqueline Diaz-Nieto and Bill Blackledge from 2B Landscaping Consultancy have come together to discuss the benefits surrounding SuDS in schools.
STRIcast S2 E5: Challenges and Opportunities Integrated Turf Management Brings for Turf Managers
Join Dr Christian Spring and Stella Rixon as they discuss what Integrated Turf Management (ITM) means for managing high-quality turf surfaces, the challenges and opportunities out there, and what the future holds for turf managers. You can watch/listen on:
STRIcast S2 E4: Behind the Scenes of the Saudi Cup Track
The Saudi Cup, the world’s richest horse racing event, begins tomorrow and we’re delighted to work alongside Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA) to ensure the track is in the best possible condition. In the build-up to the prestigious event, we sat down with Colin Lyons, General Manager of STRI Arabia to find out what happens in […]
STRIcast S2 E3: Integrated Turf Management (with guests Andy Owen and Glenn Kirby)
Dr Andy Owen (ICL) and Glenn Kirby (Syngenta) join Dr Christian Spring, to discuss Integrated Turf Management. They go over some of the challenges that are potentially on the horizon, and what has gone on in the past 12 months, with legislative changes and their effects. You can watch/listen on:
STRIcast S2 E2: Pesticide Use and Integrated Turf Management
Group Principal Scientist, Dr Christian Spring talks about the political drivers bringing about a push to less pesticide use, the current situation in Europe and UK, alongside the advantages of integrated turf management. You can watch/listen on: