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Recycling banana waste
Through her PhD, Catherine aims to minimize food waste by turning banana waste into a sustainable food product
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- Faculty of Environment
- School of Food Science and Nutrition
- Research degrees
Research degrees
Research degrees
Whether you’re looking to begin an academic career or want to develop your skills and expertise for a career in industry, studying for a PhD will be a journey that will stimulate your passion for your subject and push you to reach your potential.
You’ll join a friendly, supportive and diverse community of postgraduate researchers who come from all over the world.
Our annual showcase brings the research community from across our campus together to celebrate the excellence and diversity of work being done by our postgraduate researchers.
91%
'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'
Submitted research outputs - REF 2021
Research in the School of Food Science and Nutrition
Links with industry
You’ll benefit from our close working relationships with a large number of key companies and academic institutions in the UK and overseas. You’ll have the opportunity to attend industry talks, seminars and conferences where you’ll meet and network with colleagues from industry and academia.
Our doctoral graduates have secured positions with organisations including, among others: Principle Healthcare Ltd, the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Campden BRI, and the University of Hong Kong.