Parkes

British  

/ pɑːks /

noun

1. Sir Henry. 1815–96, Australian journalist and politician born in England, five times premier of New South Wales, advocate of free trade and Federation, and a founder of the public education system

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Example Sentences

Professor Chris Parkes, head of the University's Department of Physics and Astronomy, led the international collaboration during the installation and early operation of the upgraded LHCb detector.

From Science Daily

Professor Parkes, said, "Rutherford's gold-foil experiment in a Manchester basement transformed our understanding of matter, and today's discovery builds on that legacy using state-of-the-art technology at CERN. Both milestones demonstrate just how far curiosity driven research can take us. This discovery showcases the extraordinary capability of the upgraded LHCb detector and the strength of UK and Manchester contributions to the experiment."

From Science Daily

About a third of the chicken eaten in the UK is imported "so it's vital to know about welfare standards worldwide", said Kate Parkes, poultry specialist at the RSPCA.

From BBC

Parkes said governments could make a big difference to animal welfare, as well as supporting British farmers, "by insisting that all food procured for places like schools and hospitals is produced to higher-welfare standards".

From BBC

Imports from countries such as the US and Mexico may have been raised under poorer conditions, said Parkes, citing higher stocking densities and the use of chlorine washes to reduce bacterial contamination on chicken carcasses.

From BBC