Dr Effie Papargyropoulou
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Associate Professor in Sustainable Food Networks, University of Leeds, interested in food systems sustainability
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ARUA GCRF Food Systems Research Network for Africa
FSNet-Africa aims to strengthen interdisciplinary food systems research and the translation of evidence into interventions in support of food related SDG goals.
Andy Dougill
Dean of the Sciences @UniofYork & Prof @YorkEnvironment. Integrated research on land degradation & climate adaptation in African Food Systems via @FSNetAfrica
Samantha Aspinall 💙
Head of Interdisciplinary Research @UniversityLeeds in @HorizonsLeeds and @FLFDevNetwork | work across the disciplines | tweet in a personal capacity
Prof. Jane Ambuko
Professor of Horticulture at University of Nairobi; #Postharvest, Food Loss & Waste Reduction Researcher/Consultant/Trainer/Champion, SDG 12.3. A Child of God
Dr Ruth Wade
Researcher @UniLeeds Studying and measuring the impacts of regenerative farming systems in Yorkshire Views and opinions are my own.
Join us on Wed 17 April, 12pm.
Michelle Morris will discuss how supermarket sales & loyalty card data is used to understand:
- dietary patterns
- comparisons with national recommendations
- sociodemographic characteristics
- what we can do to change them
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📽️ We're holding a series of webinars exploring how to scale up community-led food initiatives in partnership with University of Leeds
The first event (on Thu, April 18) features speakers Gemma Bridge Rachel Oldroyd Dr Effie Papargyropoulou and Michelle Morris
Sign up here: ➡ bit.ly/3vteJfP
This #FoodWasteActionWeek , it has been really interesting to read and hear about the range of research on food surplus and waste happening across University of Leeds. Check out GlobalFood@Leeds for more on this.
Our new blog focuses on sustainable surplus food redistribution (SFR) in the UK. The blog explores the findings of the FAMISHED project & the recommendation that robust policy agenda is needed to sustain the future of SFR in the UK.
#FoodWasteActionWeek
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Dr Jyoti Mishra shares insights from their research on circular food systems this #FoodWasteActionWeek
Watch full 4 minute video: youtu.be/EtZkFLD_Y4U
Fantastic opportunity to work out whether this #regenerative #agriculture thing is going to save the world or not! Come work with me, Dr Ruth Wade Dr. Jenny Hodbod GlobalFood@Leeds AFN Network+ SRI Leeds. It'll be pretty damn cool jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?r…
Meet Carrie Bradshaw and hear her talk about the legislative opportunities for reducing food waste at our webinar on Wed 20th March.
Free and open to all. 12.00-12.40pm.
Register: ticketsource.co.uk/globalfoodleed…
#FoodWasteActionWeek
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Dr Carrie Bradshaw is a legal academic with a background in environmental law, particularly waste & climate change.
'I’m keen for my research to inform the design of legal tools to reduce food waste across the food supply chain.'
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For me, this week has been University of Leeds life at its best. I've loved seeing and discussing interdisciplinary food systems research, education, facilities and partnerships with cross-faculty and international colleagues. It's what GlobalFood@Leeds is all about.
Prof Stephen Whitfield: “The Food Systems Research Week is part of our ongoing efforts within GFEI to build interdisciplinary partnerships for global challenge-led research.”
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Are you registered for our March webinar?
Dr Carrie Bradshaw will deliver 'Food Waste Law and Policy – Fit for purpose?' on Wed 20th March, 12.00-12.40 pm.
Register for free: ticketsource.co.uk/globalfoodleed…
In case you didn't know, the University of Leeds research farm is pretty amazing. Just had a fantastic day with our FoSTA Health project visitors, learning about the CIELivestock and regenerative agriculture research that's happening there.
Welcome to our visitors for International Food Systems Research Week!
We are hosting international visitors for a week of partnership building and networking and to showcase University of Leeds' research on food systems as broadly as possible.
Another busy week for me and GlobalFood@Leeds welcoming a large group for an International Food Systems Week at University and Earth & Environment. Lots of exciting discussion and a visit to the The University of Leeds Research Farm planned.
This is what our students say about our MSc Sustainable Food Systems and Food Security. Thank you Shonnia! GlobalFood@Leeds Earth & Environment Faculty of Environment - University of Leeds SRI Leeds Food Science and Nutrition at Leeds Geography at Leeds
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Our winter newsletter is now available.
It includes our tribute to Prof Steve Banwart as well as a look at our activity over the last quarter.
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You can register as a member and receive it directly to your inbox every quarter: forms.office.com/Pages/Response…
Thank you Arla Dairy UK for hosting the University of Leeds MSc Sustainable food systems and talking all things sustainability, animal welfare and dairy farmers co-operatives!
Thrilled to see this work published and to have been involved in Nana's ARUA GCRF Food Systems Research Network for Africa fellowship.
The research highlights the value of creative engagement in ag innovation.
Lots more to come from the fantastic FSNet programme.
Scientists at University of Leeds are leading research on sustainable, nutritious alternative proteins for food and feed.
From AI-optimised fermentation to duckweed protein powder, find out what they’re working on with their industry partners. 👇
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