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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?

In discussion with Glenn Kirby, Research Director Behind every round of golf is a profession that underpins the future of the sport. On this day, golf clubs and sports organisations worldwide will recognise that profession with ‘Thank a Greenkeeper Day’. The day is more than a hashtag; it’s a chance to recognise one of the […]

School is back in session and BASIS training dates for the remainder of the year have been released so make sure mark your calendars. It’s vital you have the right qualifications and feel confident in decision making for your role. We hold three BASIS courses at STRI HQ each autumn, ranging from introductory to intermediate […]

STRI is pleased to announce the appointment of Glenn Kirby as its new Research Director. With more than 30 years’ experience in turf management, technical services, and digital innovation, Glenn will spearhead STRI’s next chapter in industry-leading research strategies. Glenn joins STRI from Syngenta, where he most recently served as Technical Services Manager for Turf […]

Port Vale Football Club, Port Vale Foundation, and Stoke-on-Trent City Council have secured £2.3 million in Government funding to transform Sproson Park and surrounding areas into a dynamic, multi-purpose Vale Park Community Campus. The project marks a significant milestone in the club’s long-term community facilities strategy and commitment to local regeneration, health, education and community […]

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 […]