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Professor Bhavani Shankar
Professor Bhavani Shankar (photo credit: Robin Niedojadlo)

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.
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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.
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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.

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Sheffield scientists develop climate-resilient beans that reduce water usage

Scientists from the University of Sheffield’s Institute for Sustainable Food have engineered beans that could use up to 40 per cent less water, taking a huge step forward in finding ways to help agriculture to thrive in a rapidly changing climate.
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Naturally GM: Crops steal genes from other species to accelerate evolution

Grass crops are able to bend the rules of evolution by borrowing genes from their neighbours, giving them a competitive advantage, a new study has revealed.

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Multi-generation family having a delicious dinner

Food is our common language - watch again

Catch up on fantastic talks from the Institute for Sustainable Food conference, including Henry Dimbleby on systemic thinking, Sue Pritchard on inspirational food scenarios and many more.
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The Institute for Sustainable Food Conference - Food is our common language

Join us for interdisciplinary conversations on the most urgent issues associated with food systems today under the umbrella of the Institute for Sustainable Food at the University of Sheffield.
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Sheffield develops a new crop protection strategy to boost immune system of plants

The University of Sheffield Institute for Sustainable Food has identified a way to commercialise ‘priming chemicals’ that can be used as a crop protection technology to boost the immune system of plants.