Could you be part of the Global Agricultural Revolution?
With a changing climate and rising population, improvements to sustainable agriculture are vital to ensuring global food security for the future. Scientists, engineers, bioinformaticians and agronomists are leading the way in this creative and challenging field. Do you have the interest, ability and passion to be part of this pioneering work?
AgriTech combines science, technology and engineering to generate innovative ideas to help solve agricultural problems. Find out more about the exciting world of AgriTech and the huge variety of careers in the sector with this unique, free, one-day course open to those in their first year of Sixth Form/College.
Careers in agricultural technology are extremely diverse – from working on robotics, precision agriculture, sustainable energy and environmental science to genetics, human nutrition, functional foods, pharmaceuticals and synthetic biology. Through a series of engaging discussions and interactive sessions, you’ll have access to world leading researchers and their facilities, as well as industry experts to see first-hand how specialists work together to provide sustainable solutions for global problems. We’re looking for passionate and interested first year Sixth Form/College science students from Norfolk and Suffolk to join us for this unique opportunity on Tuesday 17th March 2026 at the John Innes Centre.
Apply today!
To apply to take part in this free course, click on the sign-up link below and complete the application form. Please note that places are limited and the application deadline is Friday 30th January 2026.
Please send completed applications to jenni.rant@jic.ac.uk or by post to Dr Jenni Rant, John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park, Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UH.
This event is generously supported by the John Innes Foundation.
