School of Food Science and Nutrition
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A bold vision for feeding the population of Leeds would transform the city into a far more food secure, fair and sustainable place to live
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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.

Feeding Leeds: A fair and self-sustaining food system for the city
A bold vision for feeding the population of Leeds would transform the city…
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A patented solution for dry mouth relief and food product development
A team of scientists from the University of Leeds have developed a new…
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3D printing the first ever biomimetic tongue surface
Scientists from the School of Food Science and Nutrition have created…
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Experts urge national focus on heart health
A group of nutritional experts from across the country is calling for urgent…
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The Thesis Twitter Conference provides a platform for you to engage an audience outside of your research field.
Wednesday 17 March 2021, 09:00 - 17:00
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Hear from our students and explore our halls of residence.
Saturday 20 March 2021, 13:00 - 14:30
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Wednesday 7 April 2021
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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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