School of Food Science and Nutrition

Leeds at COP29

We are supporting COP29 as an official observer in Baku this year. Meet our delegates and get insights and explainers on this crucial United Nations climate change conference.

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Join our upcoming webinar sessions to find out more about your application journey, student finance and life at Leeds

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National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre

The National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC) is dedicated to developing acceptable, sustainable alternative proteins

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NAPIC co-directors. From left to right: Professor Karen Polizzi (Imperial College London) Professor Derek Stewart (James Hutton Institute) Professor Anwesha Sarkar (University of Leeds) Professor Louise Dye (University of Sheffield)
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Top 40

in the world for Food Science and Technology

ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023

91%

'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'

Submitted research outputs - REF 2021

82nd

in the world

QS World University Rankings 2025

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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