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Our 2024 research highlights

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on and celebrate some of our research news stories from 2024.
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Make it Grow team members and the Kufunda Village youth facilitators

Make it Grow Symposium 2024

A recent symposium held in Zimbabwe as part of the Make it Grow project brought together participants from collaborating organisations and partner communities to showcase innovative ideas for promoting change in local food systems.
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The National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC) officially launches

On Friday 29 November, the National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC) celebrated its highly anticipated formal launch at the University of Leeds. Researchers from the Institute for Sustainable Food joined the celebration.

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Cooking classes connect communities through sustainable food recipes

Researchers from the Institute for Sustainable Food were part of a collaborative event connecting communities through food. The Cook & Connect: Strengthening Communities Through Food event explored the use of nutritious and versatile ingredients.
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Climate facts to chew on at home-school lunchtime

A group of University-based researchers is sharing free online content for children to learn about how food contributes to climate change.
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Scientists develop ‘probiotics’ to help plants fight disease without pesticides

Innovative approach could support farmers to grow tomatoes and soft fruits year-round and in urban areas.
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91Ö±²¥ food business's coronavirus response and resilience

Dr Megan Blake speaks to local food organisations in 91Ö±²¥ who have found new ways of working during the crisis.

| Published by the University of 91Ö±²¥
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