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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Dr Alan Javier Hernandez Alvarez & Dr Oscar Abel Sánchez-Velázquez, University of Leeds have written a blog on their exciting new research project 'AquaRoots'. 👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Ever wondered what challenges need to be addressed to shape a more sustainable, fair & resilient food system for all? At the @universityofleeds.bsky.social, our researchers are working on real-world solutions to some of the biggest food system challenges. youtu.be/KmFR8PtcopI?...

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Is the UK doing enough to help farmers transition to sustainable farming? With #SFI Window 2 opening and closing rapidly, should more support be available? Read the blog by Dr Peter Gittins, Dr Ruth Wade & Prof Pippa Chapman: medium.com/globalfoodle... #SustainableFarming #UKFarmers

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

GFEI spotlight: Dr Sophie Tudge is a Research Fellow in Global Conservation at the Sustainability Research Institute, University of Leeds. Connect on LinkedIn uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-sophie... 🧵👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

At the University of Leeds farm, researchers established a unique regenerative agriculture (regen ag) trial in 2022. #RegenAg is a farmer‑led movement gaining traction for its aim to support food production & profitable farm businesses while restoring degraded agricultural land. Find out more 👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

How can traditional herbal knowledge help shape the future of sustainable food? 16 Sept, 12:00 to 12:40pm BST Join Prof Lijing Ke to hear how herbal traditions inform modern food practices, & how food-body interactions may inspire sustainable food solutions. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/translatin...

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Graham Dutfield @grahamdutfield.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I’m doing a webinar on Oct 14 for @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social Title: ‘Applying human ingenuity to advance zero hunger - a global imperative’. I argue we need to rethink the meaning of innovation. It’s free to register, please see below. eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Are you registered for our free webinar on 16 Sept? Professor Lijing Ke will be exploring food-body interactions from ancient knowledge to modern science in 'Translating herbal traditions into sustainable food solutions'. Find out more & register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/translatin...

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

How is the UK Government's Food Strategy for England looking one year on? Join us for 'The Good Food Cycle: a bumpy ride? How is the UK Government’s Food Strategy for England looking one year on?' 📆Wed 8 Jul, 12.00-12.40pm BST. 🗣️Dan Crossley, Executive Director, Food Ethics Council 👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The recording for yesterday's webinar: 'System complexity social inequality & One Health in southern African food' by Professor Stephen Whitfield is now available on YouTube. youtu.be/LtzTPrQZbiU?... #FoodSecurity #OneHealth #SouthernAfrica #Food #FoodSystems

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Prof Stephen Whitfield | System complexity social inequality & One Health in southern African food

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Are you registered for our free webinar this Wed (20th)? Speaker: Prof Stephen Whitfield Time: 12.00-12.40pm BST Title: 'System Complexity, Social Inequality and One Health Consequences in Neo-Liberal Food Systems Transformations in Southern Africa' www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/system-com... 👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Introducing our new short series ‘Five Minutes With...’, where we invite you to spend 5 min with one of our researchers. Each edition gives you a quick look into the work of one of our researchers. Our 1st feature spotlights Gleb Yakubov, Professor of Food Biopolymers at University of Leeds 👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Join our June webinar: Wed 17 June, 12.00-12.40pm BST. 'Sustainable edible and active food packaging' by Prof Megan Povey is not to be missed. Find out more and register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainabl... Free and open to all. Registration required.

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Join us on Wed 20 May, 12.00-12.40pm (BST) to hear from Prof Stephen Whitfield on 'System Complexity, Social Inequality and One Health Consequences in Neo-Liberal Food Systems Transformations in Southern Africa'. 👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Our spring newsletter is now available: sway.cloud.microsoft/CS5965UkOuHr... Read on for updates on: - Our recent conference - Farm updates - Research project updates and much more!

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Join our May webinar! 📅 Wed 20 May 🕛 12.00-12.40pm 'System Complexity, Social Inequality and One Health Consequences in Neo-Liberal Food Systems Transformations in Southern Africa' will be delivered by Prof Stephen Whitfield. 👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

We recently held a conference for postgraduate researchers (PGRs) from across UK institutions to share knowledge on sustainable food systems and build connections across disciplines. 👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Free tomorrow 12:00–12:40pm? Dr Peter Yiga will present 'Food environment transitions in southern Africa – impact on dietary patterns', exploring how social groups access food & agri‑food policies shape experiences in Zambia. Includes a Q&A. Free & open to all: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978294667...

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

As #FoodWasteActionWeek comes to an end, it’s been great to shine a light some of the researchers whose work is helping us understand & tackle the complex challenge of food waste. Every post we shared this week offers a new perspective on the challenge & potential steps for change. 👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Today for #FoodWasteActionWeek we’re highlighting Prof Nik Watson, whose expertise is artificial intelligence in food. Nik has written a blog that explores his newly funded research into using AI to transform food waste into nutritious, sustainable protein 👇 #FWAW #FoodWaste #Sustainability #AI

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Today for #FoodWasteActionWeek we’re highlighting Dr Carrie Bradshaw, Associate Professor in the School of Law, an expert in the law and policy of food waste. Why this matters: Redistributing surplus food may help prevent waste and provide food for people in need. #FWAW #FoodWaste 👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

New paper by Dr @rogercre.bsky.social & colleagues expose hidden risks in global food system. Shows how food‑trade globalisation makes some regions more vulnerable to production shocks, plus their tool estimating how much countries must boost reserves of any food category to withstand 20% of shocks👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

This week is #FoodWasteActionWeek. We are going to share a snapshot of some of our experts & their research into food waste. Today we’re highlighting Dr Gülbanu Kaptan, whose work focuses on behavioural drivers of household food waste & designing interventions to reduce it. 👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

GFEI spotlight: Disha Bansal, PhD student in the School of Geography. Disha's research focuses on urban redevelopment projects, specifically focusing on the redevelopment of traditional retail markets in the UK and understanding the impact on long term traders and customers. 🧵👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Join the West Yorkshire Sustainable Brewing Network 🗓️ The brewing sector faces rising costs & growing sustainability demands. Now is the time to collaborate & take practical action. The workshops 👇 will unite brewers & Uni. Leeds academics to build a sustainable brewing network across W. Yorkshire

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Are you registered for our 18 March webinar? Join us to hear Dr Peter Yiga deliver 'Food environment transitions in southern Africa -Impact on dietary patterns'. This free webinar will look at how different social groups access food and the agri-food policies shape experiences in Zambia. Link 👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

As agriculture expands across Sub-Saharan Africa, can we feed growing populations without losing the natural services vital to farming? 🗓️Join us on 25 Feb, 12.00-12.40pm (GMT) Register your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/invertebra... Open to all. #FoodSecurity #Agriculture #Farming

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Join us Wed 20 May, 12.00-12.40pm, to hear Prof Stephen Whitfield deliver, 'System Complexity, Social Inequality and One Health in Southern African Food'. Free registration: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/system-com... 👇 #Agriculture #Farmers #OneHealth #FoodSystems #SouthernAfrica

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Across Cape Town, South Africa, communities maintain small gardens and keep ancestral recipes alive despite the challenges of rising costs, climate stress, and land pressures. Yet these voices are rarely recognised in policy or mainstream food debates 👇 #FoodSecurity #FoodGrowing #SouthAfrica

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Organic fertilisers have long been a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture, helping recycle nutrients & improve soil health. But, these chemicals, which weren’t traditionally monitored, are now raising environmental concerns. 👇 medium.com/globalfoodle... #Soil #Farming #SustainableAgriculture

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Emerging contaminants in soils: What we’re learning about organic waste applications

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Join us Wed 25 Feb, 12.00-12.40pm for an insightful webinar by Dr Hemant Tripathi. Dr Tripathi will explore the question: as agriculture expands across Sub-Saharan Africa, can we feed growing populations without losing the natural services vital to farming? 👇

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Invertebrate Community Responses to Land-Use Change in Zambia

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

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Invertebrate Community Responses to Land-Use Change in Zambia

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Dr Effie Papargyropoulou and Sonja Woodcock recently attended the Oxford Real Farming Conference @orfc.bsky.social. They have written a short reflective overview of their experience and the key messages they left with. 👉 medium.com/globalfoodle... #ORFC2026 Photo credit: Hugh Warwick

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

The recording is now available for those unable to attend last week's webinar by Dr Daya Pandey. Daya gave an engaging & insightful talk on harnessing animal waste for energy and nutrient recovery. Watch: youtu.be/9BdcYePdkis Discover our webinar back catalogue here: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

GFEI spotlight: Kelly O’Shea is a PhD researcher in the School of Geography, University of Leeds, investigating the impacts of microplastics from food waste on soil. Connect on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-osh... Watch this video of Kelly explaining more about her research 👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Our winter newsletter is out now! 🚜 - University of Leeds Research Farm updates 🖊️ - Blog by Dr Richard Grayson on soil carbon sequestration 📣 - Upcoming events open for registration (free!) 👩‍💻 - Study with us sway.cloud.microsoft/nRC1dk4CLqKm...

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Have you seen our Jan, Feb and March webinar line-up? Visit our Eventbrite page to read about what we have coming up and to register your place www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/global-foo... These sessions are free and open to all. We also upload the recordings to YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Professors Stefan Kepinski and Tim Benton were recently invited to advise Radio 4’s The Archers on the future of farming and how food systems might evolve over the next 25 years. Read more: biologicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/biological-s...

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Register for 'Food environment transitions in southern Africa-impact on dietary patterns' on Wed 18th March, 12 - 12.40pm, by Dr Peter Yiga. Food environments in southern Africa show a mixed pattern of malnutrition - nutrient gaps & stunted growth, as well as rising overweight & obesity👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

There is still time to register for our January webinar, 'Circular farming: Harnessing animal waste for energy and nutrient recovery'. Join us on Wednesday 21 Jan, 12.00-12.40pm. Details below 👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Join us 21 Jan, 12.00-12.40pm. Dr Daya Pandey will speak on harnessing animal waste for energy & nutrient recovery. Can by-products meet EU fertiliser standards & are they suitable for use in farming systems? Open to all. Please register for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/circular-f...

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Kelly O’Shea, Dr John Nightingale & Prof Laura Carter explore emerging contaminants in soils—and their impact on organic fertiliser use in sustainable farming. Contaminants affect soil health, food safety & water quality. 👉 Read their blog: medium.com/globalfoodle... 👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Today is #WorldSoilDay! We've several soil experts involved in exciting research projects & there has been significant investment at the University of Leeds Research Farm to install equipment to help researchers monitor the health of soil & rate of carbon sequestration – and how to improve these 👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

If you missed our webinar last week, you can catch the recording here: youtu.be/T3JVMk4fBfQ?... Dr Gülbanu Kaptan delivers an excellent talk: 'Reducing Household Food Waste: Behavioural Insights for Climate Action'. #FoodWaste #ClimateAction

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Did you miss the two new #COP30 blogs we shared last week? 'Farming in an unpredictable climate' by Ruth Wade, Guy Ziv & Pippa Chapman explores impact of #ClimateChange on UK farming, & how research supports farmers to transition to regenerative agriculture principles medium.com/globalfoodle... 👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Can planting hedgerows help prevent #flooding? Join us on Wed 10th Dec, 12.00-12.40 to hear from Prof Pippa Chapman & Dr Sofia Biffi. Pippa & Sofia have explored how hedgerows of different ages (from under 5 years to decades old) affect how well soil absorbs and drains water. Link to register 👇

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Read our new #COP30 blog by Dr Ruth Wade & Profs Guy Ziv and Pippa Chapman: 'Farming in an unpredictable climate'. They explore the impact of climate change on UK farming and how farmers might mitigate and adapt by using regenerative agriculture practices. Read blog: medium.com/globalfoodle...

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