Cambridge Global Food Systems

Cambridge Global Food Systems IRC is an interdisciplinary network of researchers and external partners at the University of Cambridge focused on advancing sustainable and resilient global food systems for all.

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Research

Members of our community are at the forefront of food system innovation. Explore their research.
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Community

Our network combines expertise from across disciplines to address the complex challenges of food security.
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Collaborations

Browse the collaborative research projects our members are involved in.

Events

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Protecting our favourite plant: from disease research to supply chain policies in cocoa

17 September 2026 1:30pm to 2:30pm Main Seminar Room, David Attenborough Building

The global supply chain observatory: advancing supply chain visibility, traceability, and transparency

22 October 2026 1:30pm to 2:30pm Main Seminar Room, David Attenborough Building

Transforming food systems: from the United Kingdon to China

17 November 2026 1:30pm to 2:30pm Weston Room, David Attenborough Building

News

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7 Jul 2026

How AI could bring satellite crop monitoring to the world's most vulnerable farms

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30 Jun 2026

Global Food Systems Symposium 2026

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8 Jun 2026

Professor Uta Paszkowski appointed as new Director of the Crop Science Centre

20 May 2026

Celebrating World Bee Day

12 May 2026

Mental Health Awareness Week: Broad Beans

2 Apr 2026

Could the closure of the Strait of Hormuz encourage a more Sustainable Food System?

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