Author: Sandra Dancer
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Why Partner with NUCNet?
Partnerships between industry and research networks such as NUCNet create value for all involved. Organisations benefit from access to evidence-based insights, emerging innovations, collaborative funding opportunities, and connections with businesses, policymakers, NGOs, and other key stakeholders. They also have the…
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NUCNet Announces Early Career Researcher Management Board(ECR-MB)
We are delighted to announce the appointment of the NUCNet Early Career Researcher Management Board (ECR-MB). Following a strong response from across our community, we are pleased to welcome Ahsan, Aiswarya, Agnes and Swati and look forward to the impact…
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Grow the network
Help us grow the NUCNet community. Please share the text below with your colleagues, professional networks, and through any newsletters or communication channels you have access to. NUCNet, the Novel and Underutilised Crop Network Climate change could cost the UK…
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NUCNet Farmer Days 2026 showcasing Novel and Underutilised Crops
In July, NUCNet held its first network events, hosting two Farmer Days aimed at showcasing Novel and Underutilised Crops (NUCs). Despite exceptionally hot weather and the pressures of the early harvest season, both events attracted strong attendance from growers, researchers,…
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Warm‑weather chickpea dreams are a fantasy without policies that enable production
A clear closing message, from Roger Vickers – “policies must sustain action throughout the supply chain. Growers will never be able to make meaningful change to the food supply chain alone. Mere suggestions of alternative cropping opportunities are not enough.” Read…
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Call for Crop Group Leads (ECRs)
Are you interested in a particular crop group – such as legumes and pulses, cereals and grains, vegetables, or fruits? We are seeking Early Career Researchers to act as crop group leads. In this role, you will help initiate a…
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Call for Volunteers: ECR Management Board (ECR-MB)
The call is now open for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) who are members of NUCNet to join the ECR Management Board (ECR-MB). This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the direction of NUCNet, contribute to decision-making, and play an…
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New Crops for the UK project
New Crops for the UK project has had Mark Chapman, NUCNet Project Lead, busy sending out seeds to 80 schools in the past few weeks. Mark is challenging schools to grow buckwheat, sunflowers, sweetcorn, chickpeas and other novel crops and…
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LifeLab
LifeLab, teenagers in Southampton are leading the way in tackling ultra‑processed foods through a collaborative research project with LifeLab. As part of the initiative, they explored the health impacts of ultra‑processed foods and developed practical solutions, including healthier “food swaps.”…
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Growing Wild Citizens at School
Growing Wild Citizens at School is a collaborative project working with primary schools in Southampton to help children grow their own food and learn about sustainability. Through hands-on activities, pupils explored how food is produced, the importance of biodiversity, and their…
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