School of Food Science and Nutrition
Cutting edge research
Our research is supported by dedicated and experienced technical staff and first-class facilities
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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
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.

Development of plant-based egg project rated 'Outstanding' by Innovate UK
Knowledge Transfer Partnership with UK brand THIS™ applies latest food…
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Researchers to study regulation that restricts promotion of products with…
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Making plant-based meat alternatives more palatable
Researchers have developed a new colloidal technique to make plant-based…
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New project launched to boost sustainable farming
Integrated on-farm renewable energy and waste management technologies will be…
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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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