University of Leeds ranks first in the UK for Food Science and Technology
The Shanghai Ranking’s 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) has placed the University of Leeds first in the UK for Food Science and Technology.
Professor Paul Sharp, Head of the School of Food Science and Nutrition, said: “I am delighted that the strength of the University of Leeds in Food Science and Technology has been recognised in the Shanghai GRAS rankings.
This is testament to the outstanding research taking place in the School of Food Science and Nutrition and more widely at the University of Leeds.
The GRAS rankings use a range of objective academic indicators and third-party data to measure the performance of the world’s universities in various subjects.
The University of Leeds’s place in the ranking is a testament to the strength of its interdisciplinary research and innovation, where its world-leading experts in food colloids and diet and health find innovative approaches to existing and emerging challenges.
The School of Food Science and Nutrition applies basic principles of physics, chemistry and biology to address issues from food production to digestion, collaborating with researchers across campus and the world to improve problems which affect consumers, governments and industry – nationally and internationally.
Dr Andrea Araiza Calahorra, Technical Director at MicroLub Ltd., said:
“As someone who began their journey at the University of Leeds with a Master’s degree, returned for a PhD, and later undertook a postdoctoral positions, I can say with deep conviction that being part of the School of Food Science and Nutrition has been one of the most transformative and rewarding experiences of my life.
“The School’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and cross-disciplinary collaboration provided me with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities that have shaped every step of my professional career.
“Now, as Technical Director of Microlub, a spin-out company born within this very School, I continue to benefit from the outstanding foundation Leeds provided.
None of this would have been possible without the dedication, passion, and expertise of the academic, technical, and administrative staff who work tirelessly to foster an environment of innovation and impact.
“I am incredibly proud and grateful to be part of a community that not only leads the UK in Food Science and Technology, as recognised by the Shanghai Rankings, but also empowers its students and researchers to make meaningful contributions on a global scale.”
Academic and research support staff are supported by excellent technical and admin teams, without whom it would not be possible to deliver such high-impact research.
The Shanghai Ranking’s recognition speaks to the strengths and support offered by the community and culture in the School of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Leeds.
