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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.
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.
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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.

Can your Christmas dinner help save the planet?

New research published in Nature Food finds ways of cooking Christmas dinner that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Carrot in field being pulled out of the ground - stock photo

Soil health knowledge hub launches with a call to join the network

A new knowledge hub to promote the understanding of the importance of soil health launches in collaboration with the Institute for Sustainable Food.
Close-Up Of Woman Preparing Food - stock photo taken in Delhi, India

Scientists and food historians collaborate to revive and grow extinct varieties of rice

A team of scientists is growing a type of rice from India that had become extinct with the spread of higher-yielding types, as part of a project to revive recipes and flavours that have been lost.
Farmer on tractor harvesting organic potatoes - stock photo

Engaging farmers and landowners is key to delivering on the UK’s biodiversity targets, say experts

Dr Ruth Little warned a Parliamentary committee that the planned Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme needs to engage farmers and landowners to best maintain the UK's biodiversity.
People working on a city allotment in Sheffield on a sunny day. There is a car park in the background.

Diary project shows wellbeing benefits of allotment gardening

Volunteer diaries give valuable insight into the thoughts of allotment gardeners and the benefits they take from tending to their plots.