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 20223
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.
First Alumni Careers Day for postgraduate researchers held by the Faculty of Environment
The Faculty of Environment held its first Alumni Careers Day for postgraduate…
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Children and young people who are overweight or obese are at significantly…
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The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has awarded Professor Anwesha…
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Food waste campaigners are calling on Leeds residents and businesses to get…
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Wednesday 26 June 2024, 08:45 - 17:00
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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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