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PhD student wins L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Award

Naelijwa Mshanga, Commonwealth split-site PhD student, has been honoured as the recipient of the prestigious award for Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Young Talent Award

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Top 50

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

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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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