News News stories Getty Images 20 December 2024 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. Make it Grow team members and the Kufunda Village youth facilitators 19 December 2024 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. 2 December 2024 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. 22 November 2024 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. Search Moving beyond food banks Dr Megan Blake is redefining food support in the UK by addressing the wider effects that food insecurity has on health, wellbeing, and communities. 12 July 2022 Toolkit launched to support communities attract start-up funds and small grants through smartphone video-making 6 July 2022 Cultured meat - a threat or an opportunity for UK farmers? Scientists from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ are teaming up with agricultural experts and farming groups to test whether cultured meat is a threat or an opportunity for UK farmers. 26 May 2022 University of ºù«Ӱҵ study shows potential to reduce reliance on non-renewable fertilisers in agriculture An enzyme that can help release phosphorus from its organic forms has been identified in a study from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ’s Institute for Sustainable Food, published in leading science journal PNAS. 12 April 2022 Local food suppliers proved their value during the pandemic, so how do we ensure they thrive? Local food suppliers saved the day during the Covid-19 pandemic food shortages, but new research from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ also finds lessons need to be learnt if national food systems are to survive future crises. 2 April 2022 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Current page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 … Next page Next › Last page Last »