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Cambridge Global Food Security

An Interdisciplinary Research Centre at the University of Cambridge



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The Mandala Consortium: transforming urban food systems

2 July 2021

The MRC Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge is leading one of four multi-million pound interdisciplinary research programmes awarded funding in 2021 to support the transformation of the UK food system. The research is being funded through the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF) ...



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Are weight loss jabs the solution to the obesity crisis?

1 November 2024

In a new article for the University of Cambridge website, five Cambridge experts, including GFS members Prof Martin White and Prof Jean Adams, shared their thoughts on whether the new weight-loss drugs really are the answer to the obesity crisis. Current estimates suggest almost two thirds of UK adults are overweight or...

Gross to Gourmet: How Naked Clams Could Revolutionise Global Diets

20 September 2024

A new paper, co-authored by GFS member, Dr David Willer , describes how researchers used AI to analyse social media posts and reveal potential consumers’ reactions to eating Naked Clams. Naked Clams are bivalves once known only as a destructive pest but now poised to revolutionise global diets. With a history stretching...

University of Cambridge research on benefits of beans makes national news  

2 August 2024

Pulses are an important area of research for global food security, so we were especially pleased to see GFS member Dr Nadia Mohd-Radzman’s work on broad beans featured in the national news this week. The article about her work in the Observer newspaper focused on the health benefits of eating broad beans. These legumes are...

Global food security is a major research priority for UK and international science.

Cambridge Global Food Security is a virtual centre at the University of Cambridge. We promote an interdisciplinary approach to addressing the challenge of ensuring all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and preferences for an active and healthy life. 

Please contact the Programme Manager D.ssa Francesca Re Manning to request information, share information, or join our mailing list.