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Cambridge Global Food Security

An Interdisciplinary Research Centre at the University of Cambridge
 

Join us for a symposium exploring food and environmental sustainability. To capture a wide range of perspectives, Cambridge Zero Postgraduate Academy have brought together expert panellists and early career researchers to effect a deep-dive into this vital subject matter.

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Programme:

11:00-12:30 Early Career Researcher presentations (Postgraduate students presenting their research) (10 min presentations + Q&A)

12:30-13:30    Lunch and networking 

13:30-14:30     Understanding the environmental impact of the food system (15 min presentations + Q&A)

Professor Paul Behrens

Professor Giles Oldroyd

Professor Andrew Cunningham

14:30-14:35 Break

14:35-15:35  Session 2 on the environmental impact of the food system (15 min presentations + Q&A)

Jessica Zionts

Dr Tamsin Blaxter

Professor Kate Stewart

16:15-16:25 Break 

16:25-18:00 How can we encourage more sustainable food choices in the colleges, University and wider society? (15 min presentations + Q&A)

Dr Sophie Attwood

Professor Bhaskar Vira

Clara Ma

Dr Amy Munro-Faure and Ivan Higney (CamEAT Zero)

18:00 - 19:00   Drinks reception and networking

 

Date: 
Tuesday, 28 May, 2024 - 11:00 to 18:00
Event location: 
Darwin College, Bradfield Court, CB3 9EU