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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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Tackling climate change: researchers offer solutions to solve global challenge

Academics from a leading consortium of universities showcased how their research can inform policy and offer solutions to tackle the global challenge of climate change during an event in the European Parliament.
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UK scientists and engineers working to reduce food waste in developing countries

Scientists and engineers in the UK are working to use ideas from advanced space technology to improve the lives of farmers and reduce food waste in developing countries.

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How to halve the environmental impact of your Christmas dinner

How can we make our Christmas dinner more sustainable? Here are some tips to help you reduce the environmental impact of your Christmas feast.

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University of Sheffield scientist receives 2018 Newton Prize for work on drought resistant beans

A scientist from the University of Sheffield has won a national award for his project developing climate ready beans to combat drought related crop losses in Mexican and Latin American agriculture.

| Published by the University of Sheffield
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‘High-yield’ farming costs the environment less than previously thought – and could help spare habitats

Agriculture that appears to be more eco-friendly but uses more land may actually have greater environmental costs per unit of food than “high-yield” farming that uses less land, according to a new study involving researchers from the University of Sheffield.

| Published by the University of Sheffield