College of Life Sciences & Agriculture
Living Labs: How Experimental Forests Offer Insights into Small Mammal Population Dynamics
UNH study reveals how small mammals adapt reproduction to forest seed cycles, influencing seed dispersal, tree regeneration, and forest ecosystem resilience. Read More-
03/03/25
UNH Graduates, Faculty Featured Prominently in Annual '40 Under Forty' List
The Â鶹app was prominently represented on the Union Leader’s annual 40 Under Forty award list for 2025, with eight Granite State... -
02/25/25
Nicholls ’25 Becomes First UNH Student to Receive Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Sarah Nicholls ’25 has been awarded the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, becoming the first UNH student to ever receive the award. Approximately 25 such... -
02/18/25
Unlocking Nature’s Ice-Binders
UNH scientists study antifreeze proteins to improve cryopreservation methods, aiming to revolutionize medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology with... -
02/18/25
Nine Students to Study Abroad Thanks to Gilman Scholarships
Nine UNH students earned the chance to see and study in different parts of the world as recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International...
Recent Stories
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11/20/24 - Rising Above Traditional Crop Disease ScoutingDiscover how UNH researchers are using drones to detect crop diseases early, offering affordable solutions to support New England's small and mid-sized farms. Read More
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11/19/24 - Sustainability: From the Ground UpUNH's Soil BioME team collaborates with industry to explore soil microbes' role in sustainability, tackling climate change, nitrogen efficiency, and carbon reduction. Read More
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11/12/24 - Outstanding UNH Educators Celebrated at Faculty Excellence 2024Every year, a chosen few of UNH’s outstanding faculty members from each college and school receive Faculty Excellence Awards in recognition of their achievements in teaching,... Read More
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11/05/24 - Coyotes Thrive Despite Human and Predator PressuresUNH research reveals how human hunting and competition with large predators influence coyote populations, shedding light on their adaptability across New Hampshire. Read More
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11/01/24 - Innovations in New Hampshire AquacultureDiscover how aquaculture research supported by the New HampshireÌýAgricultural Experiment Station is advancing sustainability, from oyster health monitoring to combating sea lice... Read More
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10/29/24 - External Funding for UNH Research Leaps to $252 MillionUNH researchers brought in $252 million in competitive external funding in fiscal year 2024, supporting projects that aim to solve problems and improve lives in New Hampshire and... Read More
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10/18/24 - Synthetic Microbiomes: Building Plant Defenses for a Changing ClimateUNH researchers explore how synthetic microbiomes can help plants like duckweed adapt to climate change, boosting resilience and aiding in environmental sustainability. Read More
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10/02/24 - New Leadership at the NH Water Resources Research Center Continues Mission of Environmental InnovationThe NH Water Resources Research Center, now led by Adam Wymore, continues its mission to innovate and safeguard New Hampshire's water resources amid climate challenges. Read More
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10/01/24 - Ecuadorian Researchers and Students Visit UNH as Part of Ongoing PartnershipUNH’s College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA) recently welcomed a contingent of faculty and students from two universities in Ecuador for a visit to Durham as part of an... Read More
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09/23/24 - Warming and Nitrogen Enrichment Lead to Surprising Soil Carbon DynamicsUNH study reveals that despite warming and nitrogen enrichment, soil carbon in New England forests remains stable due to plant inputs, challenging earlier predictions. Read More