Vlad Dinu EPSRC Doctoral Prize Winning Flavour Research
December 17, 2019
After completing his ESPRC funded Sustainable chemistry PhD with the Food Flavour Laboratory team, Vlad Dinu was able to successfully apply for the prestigious EPSRC Doctoral prize. This funding allows him to continue his research into the biophysical effects of flavourings on the human body. We recently caught up with him to learn more about …
Prof Sacha Mooney buries time capsule on World Soils Day
December 5, 2019
Thursday 5th December is World Soils Day, an annual focusing of attention on the importance of soil, endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013. We rely on soils for a wide range of functions, but perhaps most importantly, for our food. Up to 95% of all the food we eat originates from soil. …
My Malaysia Experience
September 18, 2018
At the beginning of July, I had the amazing opportunity to travel to the Malaysian campus for our university and undertake one of my third year modules. The intensive ten credit module focused on Global Food Security in an effort to develop a better understanding of the sustainability and diversity of the Malaysian diet. As …
Nerves, Plans and Sightseeing
August 20, 2018
With just under three weeks to go, it’s fair to say the nerves are definitely building I’d love to attach a picture showing all my bags packed and ready to go but that would be a lie, I can’t pretend that I’m that prepared! My suitcase is instead still somewhere in the loft ready to …
