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FOOD FACT:
Compounds in chilli can be used to stop barnacles sticking to ships.

Science that is concerned with our health and wellbeing

Food science and nutrition students in the lab

Welcome to the School of Food Science and Nutrition

The School has always been at the forefront in the teaching of food science and related subjects, building a reputation over more than fifty years as a world leader in this area of study.

We have a strong, cutting-edge, research culture based on the application of fundamental scientific principles to address issues of food quality, something of ongoing concern to consumers, government and industry. Our culture of research informed teaching gives students access to all our academic staff, including leading international experts.

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Postgraduate Open Day

2 May 2012

The School held a successful Postgraduate Open Day for prospective MSc and PhD...


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Science Festival

2 May 2012

The School took part in the ‘Leeds Festival of Science’ this Spring and held...


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Applicants visit the School

27 April 2012

At the start of Spring the School held a series of four Post-applicant Open...


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