Author: Gerald Cheruiyot Reviewed by: Sarah Armes, Sarah Anderson, Professor Sumantra (Shumone) Ray This blog is a reflection of the NNEdPro-IANE Summer School, a Foundation in Applied Human Nutrition, 2026 cohort. More Than a Classroom The Summer School sits at the heart of NNEdPro's Foundation Certificate in Applied Human Nutrition, a programme accredited and endorsed for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) by the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal Society o

Author: Rishi Khiroya Edited by: Sarah Armes, Sarah Anderson, Prof Sumantra (Shumone) Ray This blog summarises key discussions and findings from an International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) webinar, by key speaker Sucheta Mitra. The full webinar recording will be available on the NNEdPro VLE. Why do food habits change after migration? Migration often brings significant changes to everyday life. Food is no exception. A recent webinar explored food consumption behavio

Authors: Priyanka Kotak, Ramya Rajaram Reviewers: Sarah Anderson, Prof Sumantra (Shumone) Ray The Gala Tartan Dinner, held on 11th December at Dundee & Angus College, marked a memorable cultural highlight of the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health . Bringing together food, music, and craft, the evening unfolded as an East meets West celebration, where Scottish tradition met global influences in a shared and immersive experience. The atmosphere was one of b

Author: Francesco Giurdanella Reviewed by: Sarah Anderson, Prof Sumantra (Shumone) Ray From 19th to 22nd February, NNEdPro participated in the Dundee Science Festival , organised by the Dundee Science Centre . Through our booth, we showcased the Scottish Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK) and highlighted its development and impact over the past three years. The event provided a valuable opportunity to engage directly with the public and share our work to improve access to practic

Author: Dr Moniba Arshad Reviewed by: Sarah Armes, Sarah Anderson, Prof Sumantra (Shumone) Ray As a junior doctor, transitioning from the fast-paced environment of a hospital to the aromatic atmosphere of a Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK) workshop in Arbroath was an "eye-opener." While we often treat the symptoms of metabolic disease in the clinic, the MTK initiative is where the real "preventative medicine" happens—right in the heart of the community. The Three-Day Culinary Jo

Author: Priyanka Kotak Reviewed and edited by: Sumantra (Shumone) Ray and Sarah Anderson The morning of 13th December was dedicated to research dissemination and youth engagement at the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health . Hosted at St Leonards School in St Andrews, the setting reflected the Summit’s commitment to education, early leadership, and intergenerational dialogue, reinforcing the role of both emerging research and youth voices in shaping future

Authors: Priyanka Kotak, Gerald Cheruiyot, Ramya Rajaram, Sarah Armes Reviewed and edited by: Sumantra (Shumone) Ray and Sarah Anderson The 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health was held from 10th to 13th December 2025 in Dundee and St Andrews, Scotland, convening a global, interdisciplinary community in both in-person and hybrid formats. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the theme, Target 2030: Food and Nutrition Policy - From

Authors: Gerald Cheruiyot & Wanja Nyaga Reviewed by: Sarah Anderson & Professor Shumone Ray The Nairobi Satellite Event on Strengthening Food Systems, Nutrition & Health: Through Availability and Access addressed one of the most urgent global challenges — the persistent inequity in access to safe, affordable, and nutritious food. Despite significant advances in agricultural production, millions still face barriers driven by systemic, behavioural, and contextual factors. By