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Research

BBKA Funds available for University and Institute based Research projects and PhDs only

We consider wide ranging topics which have a benefit to bees and beekeeping.  These might include bee behaviour, bee husbandry, pollination, forage or the environment.  Please contact the Chair of the BBKA Research Committee, Richard Bond [email protected]   Applications are received on a rolling basis for panel meetings throughout the year.

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Researchers will Study the Impact of Air Pollution on Honeybees

Researchers will Study the Impact of Air Pollution on Honeybees

A pilot study by Coventry University’s Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience (CAWR), supported by the British Bee Keepers Association (BBKA), will work with beekeepers across the Midlands to explore the possible impacts of air pollution on honey bee health. Read more

Published: 8th March, 2021

Author: Diane Roberts

Prey Spectrum of Asian Hornets

Prey Spectrum of Asian Hornets

University of Exeter is investigating the prey spectrum of Asian Hornets and has reported back on the first quarter of their work. Read more

Published: 12th February, 2021

Author: Diane Roberts

Urban bee research Northumbria University 2019

Urban bee research Northumbria University 2019

In this study we focus on honeybees and other pollinators in an urban landscape. The central point of the study are the Grey Street Read more

Published: 14th September, 2020

Updated: 26th September, 2020

Author: diane drinkwater

Research - Honeybee Entrance Monitor System

Research - Honeybee Entrance Monitor System

Honeybee Entrance Monitor System research by Cwyn Solvi – Queen Mary University of London. The main aim of this project was to develop an entrance monitoring system that can track individual honeybees entering and exiting their hive Read more

Published: 8th September, 2020

Updated: 26th September, 2020

Author: diane drinkwater

Online data base of pollinator interactions

Online data base of pollinator interactions

Update from Dr Nicholas Balfour and colleagues at Sussex University who were recipients of funding from BBKA in 2018 for an unusual and interesting project on building an online data base of pollinator interactions. Read more

Published: 26th August, 2020

Updated: 3rd February, 2021

Author: diane drinkwater

Posh Bee Survey July-November

Posh Bee Survey July-November

The PoshBee project has produced a short survey for beekeepers and growers trying to attract pollinators. Read more

Published: 30th July, 2020

Updated: 26th September, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

Posh Bee Research 2020 update

Posh Bee Research 2020 update

The BBKA supports the Posh Bee Project which aims to determine the effects of chemicals on the health of honeybees, bumblebees and solitary bees Read more

Published: 30th June, 2020

Updated: 26th September, 2020

Author: Diane Roberts

Research funded in 2019

Research funded in 2019

Research updates. Appeals from researchers and partner organisations bulletin Read more

Published: 10th June, 2019

Updated: 26th September, 2020

Author: Claire Hartry

Research funded in 2018

Research funded in 2018

BBKA has funded four new projects in 2018 and these cover a wide range of types of work. Read more

Published: 5th February, 2018

Updated: 26th April, 2019

Author: Diane Roberts

Research funded in 2017

Research funded in 2017

The BBKA gave it's research fund over to one major project in 2017 Read more

Published: 27th September, 2017

Updated: 26th September, 2020

Author: Claire Hartry

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