School of Food Science and Nutrition
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Book your placeIndustry Day 2024: Food in a Changing World
Industry Day allows industry and academic to meet, network and discuss collaborations: discover and review state-of-the art research delivering health benefits through food in a changing world.
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in the world for Food Science and Technology
ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022
Top 5
in the UK for Nutrition and Food Science
Guardian University Guide 2024
91%
'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'
Submitted research outputs - REF 2021
Research and innovation
Our research tackles major and emerging problems in food science and nutrition. We are recognised as world-leaders in food colloids and diet and health. We apply fundamental scientific principles to address issues of food quality, safety and sustainability, diet quality and consumer behaviour, from food production to the consumer’s plate.
Exploring African food challenges
Partners from across Africa gathered in Leeds for a week of research…
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Switching to plant-based pies, burgers and hot dogs at home football games…
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A “carbon footprint calculator” has been created to help small craft…
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Scientists at the University of Leeds are leading research into sustainable,…
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Tuesday 19 March 2024, 13:00 - 15:00
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Thursday 21 March 2024, 13:15 - 14:15
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Wednesday 26 June 2024, 08:45 - 17:00
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We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.
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We have a dedicated Employability Team that provide businesses with access to our talented students through a range of services.
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We seek to put food science and nutrition research into action through collaborative partnerships with industry.
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The University community is made up of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, which we value and regard as a great asset.
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