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Check out our online courses and discover the latest ideas about the global food system.

Join one of our online courses to learn about the food system and how future trends will change how we produce and consume food.

Our online courses are open to all, aimed at anybody interested in learning more about the food system and can mostly be accessed for free. Expand your mind and learn more about food, such as where it comes from and how it affects human health.

Most of our courses deal with current topics you might already have an interest in or know something about. We are also interested in your views, and as part of the course, you will be invited to join the conversation, sharing your ideas on transforming the food sector to be more sustainable and creating a healthier society.

Current projects

Explore How Farmers Produce Food Sustainably

Explore How Farmers Produce Food Sustainably

Build your knowledge of the processes used by farmers and food producers Have you ever wondered what makes food sustainable? On this course, you’ll gain a better understanding...

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Understanding Mediterranean and Okinawa Diets

Understanding Mediterranean and Okinawa Diets

Your diet can make a big difference to your health. That’s why it’s so important to consider the value of different diets from around the globe....

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Revolutionising the Food Chain with Technology

Revolutionising the Food Chain with Technology

Explore how technology and digitalisation can change how the food system operates, reducing waste and environmental pressures. Food quality and safety is increasingly under threat as natural resources are stretched...

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The Human Microbiome

The Human Microbiome

Learn how a healthy microbiome can combat disease. The microbiome, i,e the microbes that live within the human body can have a huge impact on human health....

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An Introduction to Food Science

An Introduction to Food Science

Food and health information is often oversimpliļ¬ed by the media, and recommendations can be inaccurately reported and contradictory to current recommendations. By understanding and learning more about what&rsquo...

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Circular Business Models for Sustainable Urban Food Systems

Circular Business Models for Sustainable Urban Food Systems

Discover how circular business models transform urban food systems to tackle grand challenges through innovative solutions. In a scenario where the world’s population will reach 9 billion people...

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Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems

Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems

Explore how innovative, digital technologies can help achieve sustainable intensification of arable farming systems. Intensification of arable farming systems can be achieved through the adoption of innovative technologies, without negatively...

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Understanding Food Labels

Understanding Food Labels

Get the facts you need to put your trust in the food system. Huge amounts of information are provided on food product labels, but surveys have shown that we&rsquo...

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Food and Nutrition: The Truth Behind Food Headlines

Food and Nutrition: The Truth Behind Food Headlines

Learn how to find reliable, scientific information about food and nutrition and identify the truth behind food headlines.  Due to conflicting messages from the media, it’s becoming...

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Consumers and Environmental Safety: Food Packaging and Kitchenware

Consumers and Environmental Safety: Food Packaging and Kitchenware

Food safety is highly regulated. Yet, one blind spot is the migration of molecules from contact materials in kitchenware into food. Particular attention needs to be placed on chemicals present...

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From Waste to Value: How to Tackle Food Waste

From Waste to Value: How to Tackle Food Waste

Explore how combatting food waste and food loss can help the environment. The significant contribution the food system makes to climate change is widely recognised, and consumers are increasingly concerned...

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Understanding Food Supply Chains in a Time of Crisis

Understanding Food Supply Chains in a Time of Crisis

On this free online course, you’ll learn how the pandemic is challenging food supply chains and explore the steps taken by the industry to ensure food security and...

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Farm to Fork: Sustainable Food Production in a Changing Environment

Farm to Fork: Sustainable Food Production in a Changing Environment

This online course focuses on threats to global food security & consider key challenges which need to be overcome in order to maintain healthy & sustainable food supplies for consumer...

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How Food is Made? Understanding Food Processing Technologies

How Food is Made? Understanding Food Processing Technologies

The course focuses on: The history of food processing – why it emerged and why it is important; Examples of the major traditional and more advanced food processing technologies and...

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Improving Food Production with Agricultural Technology and Plant Biotechnology

Improving Food Production with Agricultural Technology and Plant Biotechnology

The course focuses on: Plant biotechnology; Agricultural technology; and Food science; . Who should join the course This course is designed for 16-19 year olds studying biology related STEM subjects at...

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Engaging with Controversies in the Food System

Engaging with Controversies in the Food System

Consumers have never been confronted with so much food choice. Making a decision on what food to eat is affected by many factors, including media reports, diet research findings, and...

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Animal Feed Production: Feed Quality & Safety

Animal Feed Production: Feed Quality & Safety

These 2 online courses will provide you with in-depth information on both Animal Feed Safety and Animal Feed Quality

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Food for Thought: The Relationship Between Food, Gut and Brain

Food for Thought: The Relationship Between Food, Gut and Brain

The course focuses on the relationship between food, brain and mind: How does the brain work? How do emotions and thoughts affect our food choices? How do diets and nutritional...

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Superfoods: Myths and Truths

Superfoods: Myths and Truths

The course focuses on the relationship between food, brain and mind: What is a superfood? What separates them from functional foods and similar food items What molecules contained in superfoods...

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Science Communication and Public Engagement

Science Communication and Public Engagement

The course focuses on: Why is science communication important? Defining a message and the intended audience Going from the message to a story Small-scale public science dissemination events The relationship...

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Trust in Our Food: Understanding Food Supply System

Trust in Our Food: Understanding Food Supply System

This online course explore the challenges and responsibilities of different people in the food system, including the role of the consumer. Participants assess the information available to consumers relating to...

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Our other Education programmes

I want to advance my career

I want to advance my career

Our accredited and degree programmes are for professionals wanting to work in the food system

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I want to solve problems in the food system

I want to solve problems in the food system

Our co-creation programmes are for students who want to help tackle big societal challenges

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I want to grow my business

I want to grow my business

A special range of courses and workshops designed to help you grow your venture or SME

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