Congratulations to Barrie Rooney from the School of Biosciences who last night won the BBSRC’s ‘Social Innovator of the Year’ award. Barrie is seen here with (on the left)  Nessa Carey and (on the right) Melanie Welham, Chief Executive of the BBSRC, receiving her trophy and a cheque for £15,000 at the ‘2016: Fostering Innovation’ event held at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London.