http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1308/S00015.htm New Director for Bio-Protection Research Centre Thursday, 8 August 2013, 1:16 pm Press Release: Lincoln University Media Release 8 August 2013 - for immediate release New Director for Bio-Protection Research Centre The South Island’s only national Centre for Research Excellence – located at Lincoln University – has today announced the appointment of Professor Travis Glare to the position of Director.  Lincoln University’s Vice-Chancellor, Dr Andrew West, made the announcement, saying that Professor Glare will bring a strong blend of fundamental and applied research experience to his leadership of the Centre.  "His previous experience in university and CRI roles provides an excellent foundation for fostering collaboration across the many research institutes making up this national Centre of Research Excellence.  Working at the forefront of new technologies for bio-protection of New Zealand's economically important primary industries, Professor Glare has a critical appreciation of the valuable role the Bio-Protection Research Centre can play." [....]