Food Science and Nutrition
Food science is the study of the science behind food and nutrition – it applies chemical, biological, and physical sciences to solve challenges within the food system. This also involves aspects of sociology and psychology, integrating societal, consumer-based behavioural studies into the process. As such, it’s a multidisciplinary approach to designing and engineering innovative food, enhancing texture, taste and nutrition, developing sustainable ingredients and processes, and making food safe and affordable.
Explore the outreach opportunities for food science and nutrition below.
Discover Food Science
Discover food science is an outreach programme for Y10 students who are interested in science and its practical application to the food science industry. This programme is for school groups only.
Food Science and Nutrition Summer School
In July 2025 we will run our 3 day, 2 night summer school for Y12 students who are considering applying to study food science and nutrition at a university. Successful applicants will take part in a series of activities to support their journey to higher education. Applications for the next summer school will open in January 2025.
Food Science and Nutrition: From the Farm to You
The free online course will allow you follow food’s fascinating journey from the farm to your body and explore new food technologies and nutrition around the world; suitable for students from Y10 onward.
Food Science Online
Check out our dedicated youtube playlist for more information about the school of food science and nutrition.
Food Science and Nutrition Workshops
We offer a range of workshops delivered by academics and PhD students, these can take place in school or on-campus, if you'd like more information or you'd like to book a workshop, please get in touch!