School of Food Science and Nutrition
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Book your placeIndustry Day 2024: Food in a Changing World
Industry Day allows academic and industry partners to meet, network and discuss collaborations: explore and review state-of-the art research delivering health benefits through food in a changing world
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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
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.
Investment boost for food spinout
A pioneering company that creates healthy, sustainable food has received a…
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A new discovery about how the liver flushes cholesterol from the body could…
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Faculty of Environment researchers will lead a £6m data service that helps…
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Access to healthy diets is essential for young people's health and lives.…
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Thursday 7 November 2024, 12:00 - 13:00
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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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