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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 […]

The Premier League, widely considered the world’s most competitive football league, understandably put the playing surface at the heart of everything they do. The recently launched Premier League Pitch Standards Framework is a resource that documents the requirements of establishing and maintaining an elite surface, that performs to the highest standards and keeps players safe. […]

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!