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Dr Heather Ellis being presented with the Museum and Heritage award

School Dinners exhibition wins at the Museum and Heritage awards

A huge congratulations to Dr Heather Ellis and the School Meals project on their success at the Museum and Heritage awards.
Photograph of two children eating a school meal

Major British Academy policy report on ESRC School Meals project published

The British Academy has published a major policy report based on the school meals seminar where Dr Heather Ellis shared key research insights with dignitaries that included policymakers, Members of Parliament, and members of the House of Lords.
A large array of colourful fruit and vegetables. Cherries, carrots, aubergines and bananas can be seen.

One in five low-income families face food insecurity - how ‘food clubs’ offer a vital lifeline

Membership-based food clubs offering heavily discounted groceries and wraparound support are a vital tool in tackling food insecurity, according to the UK’s first large-scale independent study.
The Northern Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Symposium
The Northern Controlled Environment Agriculture Symposium (Photo credit: Andy Brown)

University of Sheffield hosts Northern CEA Symposium 

The University of Sheffield’s Northern Controlled Environment Agriculture Symposium brought together experts from across academia and industry to explore innovations shaping the future of sustainable food production.
Professor Bhavani Shankar

The Institute of Sustainable Food presents global nutrition research at the House of Commons

Professor Bhavani Shankar and Professor Tony Ryan displayed research from the ISF at a House of Commons parliamentary event in March, joining other leading institutions to showcase the UK's global strength in nutrition research.
Carrots in a tub.

New study calls for South Yorkshire regional food network to drive health, economic and sustainability benefits

A new study commissioned on behalf of the South Yorkshire Sustainability Centre has found regional support for the creation of a South Yorkshire Food Network.
A supermarket trolley in front of full shelves of packaged foods.

How widening our palates can help feed, and save, the planet

A panel of three researchers based at the University of Sheffield discuss novel protein production on the Instant Genius podcast.
bhavani shankar

New co-Director for the Institute of Sustainable Food

Professor Bhavani Shankar has recently been announced as the new co-Director of the Institute for Sustainable Food at the University of Sheffield.

Healthy natural ingredients containing dietary fiber.

New research sets out practical actions to make the UK’s food healthier, fairer, and greener

Sheffield researchers have contributed to a special issue of The Royal Society journal, identifying workable paths towards transforming UK food systems.