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Our 2024 research highlights

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on and celebrate some of our research news stories from 2024.
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Make it Grow team members and the Kufunda Village youth facilitators

Make it Grow Symposium 2024

A recent symposium held in Zimbabwe as part of the Make it Grow project brought together participants from collaborating organisations and partner communities to showcase innovative ideas for promoting change in local food systems.
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The National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC) officially launches

On Friday 29 November, the National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC) celebrated its highly anticipated formal launch at the University of Leeds. Researchers from the Institute for Sustainable Food joined the celebration.

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Cooking classes connect communities through sustainable food recipes

Researchers from the Institute for Sustainable Food were part of a collaborative event connecting communities through food. The Cook & Connect: Strengthening Communities Through Food event explored the use of nutritious and versatile ingredients.
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Scientists call for sustainable sandwiches to be more nutritious

After discovering more sustainable sandwiches contain fewer vital nutrients, scientists call on the catering industry to support a shift to sustainable diets by providing more nutritionally optimal plant-based options.
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University of ºù«Ӱҵ research aiming to solve food security issues for communities living in the world’s harshest climates

World leading science research from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ is helping to solve the problem of limited food availability and soaring food prices which hit the Middle Eastern country of Oman every summer through the creation of innovative sustainable greenhouses.
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Tackling climate change: researchers offer solutions to solve global challenge

Academics from a leading consortium of universities showcased how their research can inform policy and offer solutions to tackle the global challenge of climate change during an event in the European Parliament.
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UK scientists and engineers working to reduce food waste in developing countries

Scientists and engineers in the UK are working to use ideas from advanced space technology to improve the lives of farmers and reduce food waste in developing countries.

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How to halve the environmental impact of your Christmas dinner

How can we make our Christmas dinner more sustainable? Here are some tips to help you reduce the environmental impact of your Christmas feast.