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At STRI, education and knowledge-sharing sit at the centre of everything we do. As leaders in sports surface research and technical consultancy, we’re proud to host accredited BASIS and FACTS courses at our STRI headquarters, delivered by industry experts with decades of academic and practical experience. Whether you’re developing your career in amenity horticulture, sports […]

Water is a precious resource and extremely important for managing consistent and high-quality racing surfaces. Recognising this, STRI has authored best practice guidance on racecourse water management, which was officially launched to Clerks of Course and grounds professionals at the RCA Medical, Veterinary and Turf Management conference on the 28th January. The guide has been […]

As the Saudi Cup returns to Riyadh this week (13th-14th February), STRI Group is marking its seventh consecutive year working alongside the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA), providing specialist consultancy, agronomy and performance expertise for one of the world’s most prestigious racing events. Delivering elite natural turf racing surfaces in an arid desert climate […]

STRI Group has strengthened its consultancy capability with the appointment of Ian Lacy as Senior Consultant, bringing more than 40 years of international experience in the design, construction, management and optimisation of sports surfaces. Ian joins STRI with an extensive track record advising elite sports organisations, governing bodies and facilities worldwide, including FIFA, the FA, […]

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Gavin Howarth from Howarths sits down with STRI Group HR Manager, Antasha Wolmarans, to discuss why having the right people is necessary in the workplace, the importance of recruitment and retention and how to invest in people.