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Publicans and punters discuss the place of the pub in modern British society

Sheffield researchers, Professor Phil Withington and Dr Nick Groat, teamed up with Being Human Festival to host the Pints of Interest: Pubs as social landmarks event- a discussion and debate on the history and future of the pub in our iconic city.
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Kelsey Kilgore, Kitchen Lab coordinator.

Circulating Food and Drink: collaborative workshop explores diverse forms of global food provisioning from past to present

A recent workshop delivered collaboratively by researchers at the University of Sheffield and the University of Toronto, delved into the fascinating world of global food provisioning.
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Lone parents and people with long-term health conditions disproportionately vulnerable to food insecurity

Lone parents and people with long term health conditions are more likely to be experiencing severe forms of food insecurity, according to a new study by the University of Sheffield.
2024 Goalkeepers champions

University of Sheffield researcher recognised as world leader in nutrition

A researcher at the University of Sheffield has been named as one of the 2024 Goalkeepers Champions by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, for his incredible impact on nutrition.
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Innovative exhibit about food insecurity showcased University of Sheffield hydroponics system

Researchers from the Institute for Sustainable Food demonstrated a bespoke hydroponic growth system as part of an interactive exhibit. The Journey of Life Lates event showcased research and innovations aimed to tackle malnutrition and hunger.
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Working towards a healthier and more sustainable Sheffield by keeping it local

A new collaborative project has been launched in Sheffield, aiming to create new routes to market for local small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with the goal of promoting healthier and more sustainable diets for the city's residents.
NAPIC Co-Directors

Are alternative proteins going mainstream? This multimillion pound new project hopes so

Alternatives to animal proteins have the potential to boost health, nature and food security. But they haven't made much dent in the market yet. A new £38m project, co-led by the University of Sheffield, wants to change that.

| Published by Sky News
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Helping alternative proteins go mainstream for a sustainable planet

The University of Sheffield will co-lead a new £38 million centre to develop planet-friendly alternatives to animal proteins that could soon be a sustainable and nutritious part of our diets.
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New collaborative research centre to transform food system

Co-Centre run jointly by University of Sheffield, Queen’s University Belfast and University College Dublin in first-of-a-kind collaboration across Great Britain, Ireland and Northern Ireland.