Global Food and Environment Institute
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Global Food & Environment Institute, University of Leeds: Addressing global challenges in food security, sustainable development and dietary health through research & innovation.
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There is global demand for sustainable food systems. Organisations are looking for qualified experts to help solve some of the greatest challenges we’re facing in food today.
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There is global demand for sustainable food systems. Organisations are looking for qualified experts to help solve some of the greatest challenges we’re facing in food today.
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Will you join us next Wed?
Dr @gulbanukaptan.bsky.social will deliver a free webinar: 'Reducing Household Food Waste: Behavioural Insights for Climate Action'.
Wed 19th, 12.00-12.40pm - includes Q&A with speaker.
Open to all: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reducing-h...
#COP30 #ClimateAction #FoodWaste
Dr @gulbanukaptan.bsky.social will deliver a free webinar: 'Reducing Household Food Waste: Behavioural Insights for Climate Action'.
Wed 19th, 12.00-12.40pm - includes Q&A with speaker.
Open to all: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reducing-h...
#COP30 #ClimateAction #FoodWaste
November 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Will you join us next Wed?
Dr @gulbanukaptan.bsky.social will deliver a free webinar: 'Reducing Household Food Waste: Behavioural Insights for Climate Action'.
Wed 19th, 12.00-12.40pm - includes Q&A with speaker.
Open to all: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reducing-h...
#COP30 #ClimateAction #FoodWaste
Dr @gulbanukaptan.bsky.social will deliver a free webinar: 'Reducing Household Food Waste: Behavioural Insights for Climate Action'.
Wed 19th, 12.00-12.40pm - includes Q&A with speaker.
Open to all: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reducing-h...
#COP30 #ClimateAction #FoodWaste
Our quarterly newsletter is now available.
This edition provides an update on:
🚜 University Research Farm activity
👩💻 Upcoming webinar schedule until January 2026
🍊 FoodWise Leeds recent campaigns
📚 FoSTA-Health Project blog series
& much more!
Link below 👇
This edition provides an update on:
🚜 University Research Farm activity
👩💻 Upcoming webinar schedule until January 2026
🍊 FoodWise Leeds recent campaigns
📚 FoSTA-Health Project blog series
& much more!
Link below 👇
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October 29, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Our quarterly newsletter is now available.
This edition provides an update on:
🚜 University Research Farm activity
👩💻 Upcoming webinar schedule until January 2026
🍊 FoodWise Leeds recent campaigns
📚 FoSTA-Health Project blog series
& much more!
Link below 👇
This edition provides an update on:
🚜 University Research Farm activity
👩💻 Upcoming webinar schedule until January 2026
🍊 FoodWise Leeds recent campaigns
📚 FoSTA-Health Project blog series
& much more!
Link below 👇
Join us 19 Nov to hear Dr Gülbanu Kaptan deliver a webinar titled, 'Reducing Household Food Waste: Behavioural Insights for Climate Action'.
Includes a live Q&A session with the speaker!
More info 👇
#FoodWaste #ClimateAction #Sustainability
Includes a live Q&A session with the speaker!
More info 👇
#FoodWaste #ClimateAction #Sustainability
October 28, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Join us 19 Nov to hear Dr Gülbanu Kaptan deliver a webinar titled, 'Reducing Household Food Waste: Behavioural Insights for Climate Action'.
Includes a live Q&A session with the speaker!
More info 👇
#FoodWaste #ClimateAction #Sustainability
Includes a live Q&A session with the speaker!
More info 👇
#FoodWaste #ClimateAction #Sustainability
Can planting hedgerows help prevent flooding?
Join us on 10th Dec, 12.00-12.40 to hear from Prof Pippa Chapman & Dr Sofia Biffi.
Pippa & Sofia have explored how hedgerows of different ages (from under 5 years to decades old) affect how well soil absorbs and drains water.
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Join us on 10th Dec, 12.00-12.40 to hear from Prof Pippa Chapman & Dr Sofia Biffi.
Pippa & Sofia have explored how hedgerows of different ages (from under 5 years to decades old) affect how well soil absorbs and drains water.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Can planting hedgerows help prevent flooding?
Join us on 10th Dec, 12.00-12.40 to hear from Prof Pippa Chapman & Dr Sofia Biffi.
Pippa & Sofia have explored how hedgerows of different ages (from under 5 years to decades old) affect how well soil absorbs and drains water.
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Join us on 10th Dec, 12.00-12.40 to hear from Prof Pippa Chapman & Dr Sofia Biffi.
Pippa & Sofia have explored how hedgerows of different ages (from under 5 years to decades old) affect how well soil absorbs and drains water.
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The most effective and equitable agroecological approach needs to have many voices represented when shaping agricultural policy and agendas.
Researchers need to ensure they include alternative voices, knowledge and experiences
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#Agroecology #Agriculture
Researchers need to ensure they include alternative voices, knowledge and experiences
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#Agroecology #Agriculture
October 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The most effective and equitable agroecological approach needs to have many voices represented when shaping agricultural policy and agendas.
Researchers need to ensure they include alternative voices, knowledge and experiences
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#Agroecology #Agriculture
Researchers need to ensure they include alternative voices, knowledge and experiences
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#Agroecology #Agriculture
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Today is #WorldFoodDay - a great opportunity for you to find out more about the diverse food systems research being conducted across @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Take a look at @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social's thread 👇
Take a look at @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social's thread 👇
Today is #WorldFoodDay!
We've a selection of new blogs & videos to share that focus on some of the many ways our researchers are tackling the focus of #WorldFoodDay every day through their research.
If you want to learn more about our researchers & their work, visit www.leeds.ac.uk/globalfood
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We've a selection of new blogs & videos to share that focus on some of the many ways our researchers are tackling the focus of #WorldFoodDay every day through their research.
If you want to learn more about our researchers & their work, visit www.leeds.ac.uk/globalfood
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October 16, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Today is #WorldFoodDay - a great opportunity for you to find out more about the diverse food systems research being conducted across @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Take a look at @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social's thread 👇
Take a look at @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social's thread 👇
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🌍World Food Day 2025 #FoodforAll
📹 Listen as Dr Roxana Barbulescu & Dr Bethany Robertson discuss the ESRC funded project 'Feeding the Nation' which explores the vital role of seasonal workers and farming in supporting our food system ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ggn...
@globalfoodleeds.bsky.social
📹 Listen as Dr Roxana Barbulescu & Dr Bethany Robertson discuss the ESRC funded project 'Feeding the Nation' which explores the vital role of seasonal workers and farming in supporting our food system ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ggn...
@globalfoodleeds.bsky.social
Roxana Barbulescu & Bethany Robertson-Feeding the nation-seasonal migrant workers and food security
YouTube video by University of Leeds
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October 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🌍World Food Day 2025 #FoodforAll
📹 Listen as Dr Roxana Barbulescu & Dr Bethany Robertson discuss the ESRC funded project 'Feeding the Nation' which explores the vital role of seasonal workers and farming in supporting our food system ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ggn...
@globalfoodleeds.bsky.social
📹 Listen as Dr Roxana Barbulescu & Dr Bethany Robertson discuss the ESRC funded project 'Feeding the Nation' which explores the vital role of seasonal workers and farming in supporting our food system ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ggn...
@globalfoodleeds.bsky.social
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🍽️ Food is a health issue. On #WorldFoodDay we call out the injustice of food insecurity and its impact on health. Everyone deserves access to nutritious, affordable food. Tackling this is key to addressing health inequalities. #FoodJustice #SocietalFutures #RightToFood 👇
Today is #WorldFoodDay!
We've a selection of new blogs & videos to share that focus on some of the many ways our researchers are tackling the focus of #WorldFoodDay every day through their research.
If you want to learn more about our researchers & their work, visit www.leeds.ac.uk/globalfood
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We've a selection of new blogs & videos to share that focus on some of the many ways our researchers are tackling the focus of #WorldFoodDay every day through their research.
If you want to learn more about our researchers & their work, visit www.leeds.ac.uk/globalfood
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October 16, 2025 at 8:57 AM
🍽️ Food is a health issue. On #WorldFoodDay we call out the injustice of food insecurity and its impact on health. Everyone deserves access to nutritious, affordable food. Tackling this is key to addressing health inequalities. #FoodJustice #SocietalFutures #RightToFood 👇
Today is #WorldFoodDay!
We've a selection of new blogs & videos to share that focus on some of the many ways our researchers are tackling the focus of #WorldFoodDay every day through their research.
If you want to learn more about our researchers & their work, visit www.leeds.ac.uk/globalfood
👇
We've a selection of new blogs & videos to share that focus on some of the many ways our researchers are tackling the focus of #WorldFoodDay every day through their research.
If you want to learn more about our researchers & their work, visit www.leeds.ac.uk/globalfood
👇
October 16, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Today is #WorldFoodDay!
We've a selection of new blogs & videos to share that focus on some of the many ways our researchers are tackling the focus of #WorldFoodDay every day through their research.
If you want to learn more about our researchers & their work, visit www.leeds.ac.uk/globalfood
👇
We've a selection of new blogs & videos to share that focus on some of the many ways our researchers are tackling the focus of #WorldFoodDay every day through their research.
If you want to learn more about our researchers & their work, visit www.leeds.ac.uk/globalfood
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The effective implementation of agroecological principles requires collaboration. Equitable partnerships—across academia, farmers, policymakers, investors, and civil society—are key to enabling innovation and impact.
#WorldFoodDay
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#WorldFoodDay
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October 15, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The effective implementation of agroecological principles requires collaboration. Equitable partnerships—across academia, farmers, policymakers, investors, and civil society—are key to enabling innovation and impact.
#WorldFoodDay
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#WorldFoodDay
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At the beginning of the year, @victoriahood89.bsky.social and I started hosting drop-in sessions for interdisciplinary researchers across @universityofleeds.bsky.social.
Hopefully helpful for those who've attended, but it has definitely a good learning experience for us 👇
Hopefully helpful for those who've attended, but it has definitely a good learning experience for us 👇
Providing responsive communications advice for interdisciplinary researchers
Throughout 2025, the Interdisciplinary Research Communications Group (IDRC) have provided online monthly drop-in sessions for Leeds…
medium.com
October 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
At the beginning of the year, @victoriahood89.bsky.social and I started hosting drop-in sessions for interdisciplinary researchers across @universityofleeds.bsky.social.
Hopefully helpful for those who've attended, but it has definitely a good learning experience for us 👇
Hopefully helpful for those who've attended, but it has definitely a good learning experience for us 👇
A new study by Inès François, Dr Hannah Ensaff & Dr homer matt, the lunch choices of 155 children (5–11) were tracked for multiple days.
Using time-series & cluster analysis, the study, in collab with SchoolGrid, uncovered stable patterns in food choices & identified 4 distinct selection profiles👇
Using time-series & cluster analysis, the study, in collab with SchoolGrid, uncovered stable patterns in food choices & identified 4 distinct selection profiles👇
October 14, 2025 at 8:48 AM
A new study by Inès François, Dr Hannah Ensaff & Dr homer matt, the lunch choices of 155 children (5–11) were tracked for multiple days.
Using time-series & cluster analysis, the study, in collab with SchoolGrid, uncovered stable patterns in food choices & identified 4 distinct selection profiles👇
Using time-series & cluster analysis, the study, in collab with SchoolGrid, uncovered stable patterns in food choices & identified 4 distinct selection profiles👇
As part of our month-long spotlight on agroecological research, we have published a blog by Professor Stephen Whitfield that summarises the many ways in which our researchers are supporting this area of research at the University of Leeds.
👉 Read: medium.com/globalfoodle...
👉 Read: medium.com/globalfoodle...
Supporting Agroecology Transitions in Africa through University of Leeds Research
By Stephen Whitfield, Professor in Food, Agriculture and Climate.
medium.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
As part of our month-long spotlight on agroecological research, we have published a blog by Professor Stephen Whitfield that summarises the many ways in which our researchers are supporting this area of research at the University of Leeds.
👉 Read: medium.com/globalfoodle...
👉 Read: medium.com/globalfoodle...
Join us on Wed 19th Nov, 12.00-12.40pm.
Dr @gulbanukaptan.bsky.social will deliver a webinar: 'Reducing Household Food Waste: Behavioural Insights for Climate Action'.
More details 👇
Dr @gulbanukaptan.bsky.social will deliver a webinar: 'Reducing Household Food Waste: Behavioural Insights for Climate Action'.
More details 👇
October 9, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Join us on Wed 19th Nov, 12.00-12.40pm.
Dr @gulbanukaptan.bsky.social will deliver a webinar: 'Reducing Household Food Waste: Behavioural Insights for Climate Action'.
More details 👇
Dr @gulbanukaptan.bsky.social will deliver a webinar: 'Reducing Household Food Waste: Behavioural Insights for Climate Action'.
More details 👇
A key focus of agroecological practice is understanding ecosystem functions.
Researchers are studying how plant-level treatments, field-level crop compositions & landscape-scale structures & vegetation interact to influence crop pest & disease risks.
fosta-health.eu/index.php/bl...
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Researchers are studying how plant-level treatments, field-level crop compositions & landscape-scale structures & vegetation interact to influence crop pest & disease risks.
fosta-health.eu/index.php/bl...
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October 8, 2025 at 9:07 AM
A key focus of agroecological practice is understanding ecosystem functions.
Researchers are studying how plant-level treatments, field-level crop compositions & landscape-scale structures & vegetation interact to influence crop pest & disease risks.
fosta-health.eu/index.php/bl...
👇
Researchers are studying how plant-level treatments, field-level crop compositions & landscape-scale structures & vegetation interact to influence crop pest & disease risks.
fosta-health.eu/index.php/bl...
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What are the challenges that interdisciplinary researchers face in communicating their work, and how can they find support in finding solutions to these?
In this new blog post, @victoriahood89.bsky.social and @kariswelch.bsky.social share insights from nine months of comms drop-in surgeries 👇
In this new blog post, @victoriahood89.bsky.social and @kariswelch.bsky.social share insights from nine months of comms drop-in surgeries 👇
Providing responsive communications advice for interdisciplinary researchers
Throughout 2025, the Interdisciplinary Research Communications Group (IDRC) have provided online monthly drop-in sessions for Leeds…
medium.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:32 AM
What are the challenges that interdisciplinary researchers face in communicating their work, and how can they find support in finding solutions to these?
In this new blog post, @victoriahood89.bsky.social and @kariswelch.bsky.social share insights from nine months of comms drop-in surgeries 👇
In this new blog post, @victoriahood89.bsky.social and @kariswelch.bsky.social share insights from nine months of comms drop-in surgeries 👇
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Join us on Wednesday 15th October to hear Dr Mapenzie Tauzie on 'Negotiating Empowerment: Exploring how women balance agriculture, household responsibilities and social networks in rural Malawi'.
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-eve...
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Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-eve...
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Women's everyday experiences in Malawi agriculture and social relations
Negotiating Empowerment: Exploring how women balance agriculture, household responsibilities and social networks in rural Malawi
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Join us on Wednesday 15th October to hear Dr Mapenzie Tauzie on 'Negotiating Empowerment: Exploring how women balance agriculture, household responsibilities and social networks in rural Malawi'.
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-eve...
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Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-eve...
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Food justice: equitable access to healthy, sustainable & affordable food.
Our researchers work with community-based partners to explore how research can have real terms impact on place-based, community-led food initiatives.
We interviewed 2 researchers & a community-based partner to hear more 👇
Our researchers work with community-based partners to explore how research can have real terms impact on place-based, community-led food initiatives.
We interviewed 2 researchers & a community-based partner to hear more 👇
October 2, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Food justice: equitable access to healthy, sustainable & affordable food.
Our researchers work with community-based partners to explore how research can have real terms impact on place-based, community-led food initiatives.
We interviewed 2 researchers & a community-based partner to hear more 👇
Our researchers work with community-based partners to explore how research can have real terms impact on place-based, community-led food initiatives.
We interviewed 2 researchers & a community-based partner to hear more 👇
Join us on Wednesday 15th October to hear Dr Mapenzie Tauzie on 'Negotiating Empowerment: Exploring how women balance agriculture, household responsibilities and social networks in rural Malawi'.
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-eve...
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Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-eve...
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Women's everyday experiences in Malawi agriculture and social relations
Negotiating Empowerment: Exploring how women balance agriculture, household responsibilities and social networks in rural Malawi
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Join us on Wednesday 15th October to hear Dr Mapenzie Tauzie on 'Negotiating Empowerment: Exploring how women balance agriculture, household responsibilities and social networks in rural Malawi'.
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-eve...
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Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-eve...
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Throughout October, we are spotlighting some of the ways our researchers are supporting agroecological transitions in Africa.
Agroecology enhances food production resilience to extreme weather events & pest infestations, and improves biodiversity, soil health & nutritional properties of foods.
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Agroecology enhances food production resilience to extreme weather events & pest infestations, and improves biodiversity, soil health & nutritional properties of foods.
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October 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Throughout October, we are spotlighting some of the ways our researchers are supporting agroecological transitions in Africa.
Agroecology enhances food production resilience to extreme weather events & pest infestations, and improves biodiversity, soil health & nutritional properties of foods.
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Agroecology enhances food production resilience to extreme weather events & pest infestations, and improves biodiversity, soil health & nutritional properties of foods.
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Did you know we offer an MSc course in Sustainable Food Systems and Food Security?
The course offers an interdisciplinary and holistic systems-thinking approach to understand and evaluate the complexity of the food system.
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The course offers an interdisciplinary and holistic systems-thinking approach to understand and evaluate the complexity of the food system.
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September 26, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Did you know we offer an MSc course in Sustainable Food Systems and Food Security?
The course offers an interdisciplinary and holistic systems-thinking approach to understand and evaluate the complexity of the food system.
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The course offers an interdisciplinary and holistic systems-thinking approach to understand and evaluate the complexity of the food system.
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New blog by Ankitha Manohar, PhD student @universityofleeds.bsky.social
During recent fieldwork in the Philippines, Ankitha used GFEI funds to give local communities disposable cameras to document their meals and tell their individual food stories.
Read her reflections: medium.com/globalfoodle...
During recent fieldwork in the Philippines, Ankitha used GFEI funds to give local communities disposable cameras to document their meals and tell their individual food stories.
Read her reflections: medium.com/globalfoodle...
September 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
New blog by Ankitha Manohar, PhD student @universityofleeds.bsky.social
During recent fieldwork in the Philippines, Ankitha used GFEI funds to give local communities disposable cameras to document their meals and tell their individual food stories.
Read her reflections: medium.com/globalfoodle...
During recent fieldwork in the Philippines, Ankitha used GFEI funds to give local communities disposable cameras to document their meals and tell their individual food stories.
Read her reflections: medium.com/globalfoodle...
The Philosophical Transactions of The @royalsociety.org B issue on ‘Transforming terrestrial food systems for human and planetary health’ was published today.
It includes a paper co-authored by Prof Pippa Chapman & Dr Ruth Wade. 👇
It includes a paper co-authored by Prof Pippa Chapman & Dr Ruth Wade. 👇
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences: Vol 380, No 1935
royalsocietypublishing.org
September 18, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The Philosophical Transactions of The @royalsociety.org B issue on ‘Transforming terrestrial food systems for human and planetary health’ was published today.
It includes a paper co-authored by Prof Pippa Chapman & Dr Ruth Wade. 👇
It includes a paper co-authored by Prof Pippa Chapman & Dr Ruth Wade. 👇
GFEI spotlight: Dashiell Anderson is a PhD student in Economics at the Leeds University Business School.
His research focuses on why rural workers tend to earn less than urban workers, with a particular focus on the US and UK labour markets.
business.leeds.ac.uk/faculty/pgr/...
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His research focuses on why rural workers tend to earn less than urban workers, with a particular focus on the US and UK labour markets.
business.leeds.ac.uk/faculty/pgr/...
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September 17, 2025 at 9:09 AM
GFEI spotlight: Dashiell Anderson is a PhD student in Economics at the Leeds University Business School.
His research focuses on why rural workers tend to earn less than urban workers, with a particular focus on the US and UK labour markets.
business.leeds.ac.uk/faculty/pgr/...
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His research focuses on why rural workers tend to earn less than urban workers, with a particular focus on the US and UK labour markets.
business.leeds.ac.uk/faculty/pgr/...
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Are you registered for our two upcoming webinars?
Wednesday 17 September, 12.00-12.40 pm
Speaker: @anzapp.bsky.social Dr Andrea Zappalaglio
Title: 'Role of quality labels on global food sustainability and rural development'
Register for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/role-of-qu...
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Wednesday 17 September, 12.00-12.40 pm
Speaker: @anzapp.bsky.social Dr Andrea Zappalaglio
Title: 'Role of quality labels on global food sustainability and rural development'
Register for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/role-of-qu...
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September 16, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Are you registered for our two upcoming webinars?
Wednesday 17 September, 12.00-12.40 pm
Speaker: @anzapp.bsky.social Dr Andrea Zappalaglio
Title: 'Role of quality labels on global food sustainability and rural development'
Register for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/role-of-qu...
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Wednesday 17 September, 12.00-12.40 pm
Speaker: @anzapp.bsky.social Dr Andrea Zappalaglio
Title: 'Role of quality labels on global food sustainability and rural development'
Register for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/role-of-qu...
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