School of Food Science and Nutrition
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ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023
91%
'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'
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QS World University Rankings 2025
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.
National Pig Centre inspires on net zero farming
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) highlighted the…
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A team of women including Professor Michelle Morris have taken on a cycling…
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Nutrition professionals taste-tested healthy multicultural recipes and…
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One branch of alternative proteins research looks at insects for more…
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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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