Events
This week we are celebrating British Science Week, where all over the country, schools are finding new and innovative ways to ignite curiosity and passion for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Find out about what APHA’s STEM ambassadors have been doing recently to bring our biological science to life for students.
We regularly receive requests to visit the APHA’s science headquarters at Weybridge however, organising visits is a little like preparing a gourmet meal, bringing all the best ingredients together to fulfil visitor’s appetites! Sarah Stewart, Stakeholder and Events Manager reveals more.
This October, APHA exhibited at New Scientist Live, one of the largest festivals of science in the UK. Learn more about how we inspired visitors to help us to protect animal and plant health on our interactive stand.
Sarah Stewart, Science Stakeholder Engagement and Events Manager at APHA describes how she is building our APHA Science STEM Ambassador Group, recent events we have attended and how you can invite an ambassador to your event.
His Majesty King Charles III visited APHA Weybridge on 9 March to congratulate scientists and staff for their work in combating the largest-ever avian influenza outbreak in the UK.
Improving diversity in construction is at the heart of a major government infrastructure project to redevelop the UK’s primary capability for animal health science at Defra’s Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in Weybridge.
Follow APHA’s Neil Wilkins as he and colleagues represent APHA at the 16th International Symposium of Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics.
The 6th of July marks World Zoonoses Day - an opportunity to raise awareness of those diseases that affect both humans and animals. The origin of diseases has been on everyone’s mind over the past 18 months, particularly those that cause epidemics. Here Dr. Nick Johnson of the newly formed Vector-Borne Diseases group within APHA’s Virology Department discusses what a zoonosis is and what APHAs role is in responding to them.
Organisations across the UK, Ireland, the Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey are working together on a week of action to raise awareness of invasive non-native species, their impacts, and the simple things that everyone can do to help prevent their spread. Learn more about why this topic is so important and what you can do to help.
Tuesday 3 November 2020 is One Health Day. This year we hear from Professor Tony Fooks, Lead Scientist for International Development, as he shares what APHA are doing in the international One Health arena.
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