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Cambridge Global Food Security at the Cambridge Science Festival 2019

2 April 2019

Researchers from departments across our interdisciplinary network engaged with large public audiences at this year’s Science Festival.

Dr Jag Srai appointed as new Co-Chair of Cambridge Global Food Security

12 March 2019

Dr Jag Srai has been appointed as the new Co-Chair of the Cambridge Global Food Security Interdisciplinary Research Centre, replacing Professor Chris Gilligan.

Meet Dr Payam Mehrshahi

5 December 2018

The challenges involved in eating a nutritious diet vary across the world, but this researcher is working on an ingenious solution with global potential: microalgae. These tiny, single-celled species are unique in producing many compounds vital for a healthy diet. Payam Mehrshahi is trying to add to their repertoire. He’s transferring the ability to make specific vitamins from plants to algae, and in doing so he’s creating the potential to relieve pressure on agricultural land, while simultaneously generating a new source of nutrition.

Cambridge Global Food Security to lead a new project funded by Isaac Newton Trust

15 November 2018

The interdisciplinary project, called Objects, is being led in collaboration with Dr Inanna Hamati-Ataya, Principal Investigator on the ERC-funded project ARTEFACT and Founding Director of the new Centre for Global Knowledge Studies (gloknos) at CRASSH.

University of Cambridge receives Grand Challenges Explorations Grant for groundbreaking research in global health and development

7 November 2018

The University of Cambridge has been awarded a Grand Challenges Explorations grant - an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation . Chris Gilligan, Professor of Mathematical Biology and Co-Chair of the Cambridge Global Food Security Interdisciplinary Research Centre , will pursue an innovative global...

Meet Dr Lili Jia

1 November 2018

Lili Jia wants to change people’s behaviour without them even realising. She knows that what we eat is influenced by a complex mix of factors, and that sometimes knowledge of what we should eat doesn’t translate to what we actually consume. She’s found a way to interact with big influencers through her role at Cambridge’s Centre for Industrial Sustainability. Her aim is to make the better choice – for health and for the environment - easier to make.

Meet Dr Lili Jia

1 November 2018

Meet Dr Uta Paszkowski

2 October 2018

This scientist loves to talk about communication and intimate physical relationships. But not in humans. She’s been obsessed by plants since a young age, and is now dedicated to understanding symbiosis - the mutually beneficial relationship between plants and fungi.

Tackling food insecurity in Africa – UK-Africa Food Security Symposium

18 September 2018

The symposium took place at the Sainsbury Laboratory, University of Cambridge on 11 September and brought together participants with diverse backgrounds, from plant biologists to social scientists.

Meet Dr Foivos Anastasiadis

4 September 2018

Coming from a country with an enviable food culture, Foivos Anastasiadis is intent on leading others towards a healthier and more sustainable diet.

Cambridge Global Food Security at the Cambridge Science Festival 2019

Dr Jag Srai appointed as new Co-Chair of Cambridge Global Food Security

Meet Dr Payam Mehrshahi

Cambridge Global Food Security to lead a new project funded by Isaac Newton Trust

University of Cambridge receives Grand Challenges Explorations Grant for groundbreaking research in global health and development

Meet Dr Lili Jia

Meet Dr Lili Jia

Meet Dr Uta Paszkowski

Tackling food insecurity in Africa – UK-Africa Food Security Symposium

Meet Dr Foivos Anastasiadis

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