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Past Events Summer School Summit Global Youth Essay Competition & Festival of Ideas 2025 Youth as Agents of Change: Fresh Perspectives and Solutions on Global Food and Nutrition Challenges 13th December 2025 | St Leonards School | St Andrews, Scotland NNEdPro Summit 2025 Global Youth Essay Competition Guidelines As part of the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health, and in partnership with Shiv Nadar University, the University of Malta and St Leonards School, NNEdPro launched its first Global Youth Essay Competition. The competition invited young changemakers from around the world to share original ideas aligned with the Summit theme, Food & Nutrition Policy: From Human to Planetary Health . Hosted at St Leonards School, the inaugural edition showcased the creativity, critical thinking and vision of students engaging with some of the most pressing food and health challenges of our time. This page highlights the winners and shortlisted participants from both age categories in the first Global Youth Essay Competition, marking an important milestone in NNEdPro’s commitment to amplifying youth voices in food, nutrition and planetary health. Finalists of the 2025 Global Youth Essay Competition will be offered the opportunity to become part of the NNEdPro Youth Ambassadors Club , and will assist in organising the next competition, to be held in December 2026. You can read a full overview of the event on the Blog . Below is an excerpt from the speech of Niki Rajput Ray, NNEdPro's Lead Youth Ambassador, who was unable to attend in person and was presented on her behalf by Professor Pauline Douglas. Essay writing is not only a way to collate knowledge, research and opinion, but it also forces the writer to reveal thought processes and ideas that, unprompted, may have never been discovered. The aim of the NNEdPro essay competition this year was to encourage students globally to think about how they play a role in today’s society and how positive impact is something that every student is able to achieve. The method of judging is not only based on essay quality, but also on presentation ability, which comes from the idea that each of your essays should and will make a change, and being able to present ideas allows you to see your own work and thoughts in a tangible light. Additionally, presentations are considered in judging due to differing abilities in styles of work, which should be considered, as change-makers come in many different forms, and we want to ensure that diverse skill sets are considered in our judging of each essay. I hope that through this experience of learning and sharing of knowledge, that every participant not only has learnt something new, but also feels more capable in whatever field they chose to write in, encouraging each participant to make their own change. Nikitah Rajput Ray, Lead Youth Ambassador, NNEdPro Junior Category (Age 13 to 15) WINNER: Rose Howison St Leonards School, St Andrews, Scotland RUNNER UP: Utkarsh Gupta VidyaGyan Leadership Academy, Sitapur,Uttar Pradesh, India JOINT SECOND RUNNERS UP: Eva Sampson St Leonards School, St Andrews, Scotland Lennja Bowels St Leonards School, St Andrews, Scotland SHORTLISTED ENTRIES: Ahaana Nath, Harris Academy, Dundee, Scotland Alya Nath, Harris Academy, Dundee, Scotland Gyanendra, VidyaGyan Leadership Academy, Sitapur, UttarPradesh, India Vaishnavi, VidyaGyan Leadership Academy, Sitapur, UttarPradesh, India Ziyu Zhou, St Leonards School, St Andrews, Scotland Senior Category (Age 16 to 19) JOINT WINNERS: Maryam Bahzad Narayana School, Newtown, West Bengal, India Natalie Tha Sequoia High School , California, USA RUNNER UP: Adit Mital Dubai International Academy, Emirates Hills, UAE JOINT SECOND RUNNERS UP: Chidera Chioma DeBakey High School For Health Professions,Houston, Texas, USA Ginny R Hathaway St Leonards School, St Andrews, Scotland SHORTLISTED ENTRIES: Emily Lin, Arroyo High School, El Monte, California Ida Herbrig, St Leonards School, St Andrews, Scotland Kanako Asazuma, St Leonards School, St Andrews, Scotland Maryam Bahzad, Narayana School, Newtown, West Bengal, India Rahmatoulie Loppy, Michael E. DeBakey High School for HealthProfessions, Texas, USA Sophia Lerchl, St Leonards School, St Andrews, Scotland Tianyi Yang, Rutgers University-New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA Presenters of the Day JUNIOR CATEGORY - IN-PERSON: Rose Howison St Leonards School, St Andrews, Scotland SENIOR CATEGORY - IN-PERSON: Ginny R. Hathway St Leonards School, St Andrews, Scotland JUNIOR CATEGORY - VIRTUAL: Utkarsh Gupta VidyaGyan Leadership Academy, Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, India SENIOR CATEGORY - VIRTUAL: Maryam Bahzad Narayana School, Newtown, West Bengal, India Special Acknowledgements Will Gaisford ⁠Samyyia Ashraf ⁠Prachi Pandit ⁠Suzanne Piscopo ⁠Karen Mugliett ⁠Patrick Cortbaoui ⁠Rachael McLean ⁠Francesco Giurdanella

< Regional Networks page Nnedpro-iane CANADA regional Network Current Activities Awards Read our blog post: Combatting COVID Launched on December 1, 2020, the NNEdPro-IANE Canada Regional Network is a collaboration of dietitians, doctors, academics, medical and health care educators, and professional associations in Canada. Check out the agenda here . Key Aims Facilitate the spread and scale of existing nutrition knowledge, experiences, standards, and evidence-informed interventions across Canada and internationally. Network with and provide connections between organizations and individuals with similar interests and expertise. Develop research questions at the intersection of nutrition, health, education, and environment in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals Facilitate the spread and scale of existing ways to empower underserved communities and diverse populations in nutrition and health. Support the strengthening of nutrition competence and confidence in the healthcare workforce through education and training opportunities. co-Leads Celia Laur Network Co-Lead Jenneffer Braga Network Co-Lead members Abdullah Mawas Alice Benskin Andre Laperriere Andrea Grantham Esther Appiah-Yeboah Halima Jama Heather Keller Jaroslav Guzanič Jessica John Jordyn Stafford Justine Keathley Kaitlyn Shannon Karen Fleming Katherine Ford Leah Gramlich Marjorie Lima do Vale Ngozi Rosemary Bukola-Ajetunmobi Nouira Mohamed Salah Patricia Mogrovejo Paula Littlejohn Rahul Jain Rim Mouhaffel Rose Hastreiter Sandra Rosier Shirin Panahi Shivani Bhat Souzana Ioakeimidou Suruchi Tiwari Ulrich Kotomale Zola Ndondita Terms of reference

< Regional Networks page nnedpro-iane Europe Regional Network Current Activities Awards 1/2 The NNEdPro-IANE Europe Regional Network is a collaboration of dietitians, doctors, academics, and professional associations across mainland Europe. It was formed by merging the Italy Regional Network and the Switzerland Regional Network in March 2023 to include other countries in the region. And, while regions will continue to work on individual initiatives, the overall network aims to strengthen the European nutrition workforce, promoting interactions between nutrition professionals and other health professionals. The network currently has representation in the below countries. Further countries will be added in due course; for expressions of interest, please email info@nnedpro.org.uk . Greece Italy Netherlands Portugal Spain Switzerland Key Aims Read our blog posts Combatting COVID - Spanish Combatting COVID - Portuguese Swiss Network Launch Strengthen the mainland European nutrition workforce through education and training opportunities Enable positive interactions between the Nutrition workforce and other health professionals Pilot the Mobile Teaching Kitchen International (MTKi) project in underserved areas Organise an Annual Regional Meeting to share and showcase examples of good practice Develop Nutrition Training to complement existing skills to the wider hospitality workforce Launch Events co-Leads Jaroslav Guzanič Network Co-Lead Ingrid Fromm Network Co-Lead members Abdullah Mawas (UK & Ireland Representative) Adam Strange (UK & Ireland Representative) Alessandra Dei Cas (Italy Representative) Alessia Bacalini (Italy Representative) Alice Benskin (UK & Ireland Representative) Alice Rosi (Italy Representative) Ana Claudia Lopes (Portugal Representative) Ana Ines Estevez Magnasco (Germany Representative) Andrej Kmetko (Netherlands Representative) Berta Valente (Portugal Representative) Bejal Joshi (Switzerland Representative) Bikram Chatterjee (Switzerland Representative) Boshko Stankovski (North Macedonia Representative) Brenda Bohn (Switzerland Representative) Bryndís Eva Birgisdóttir (Iceland Representative) Carolina Pereira (Portugal Representative) Catherine Hughes (UK & Ireland Representative) Charistoula Chatzinikola (Greek Representative) Chiara Guadalupe Bravo Trippetta (Italy Representative) Christina Nyhus Dhillon (Switzerland Representative) Cinzia Franchini (Italy Representative) Claudia Laricchia (Italy Representative) Dagmar Hauner (Germany Representative) Daniela Martini (Italy Representative) Dan del Rio (Italy Representative) Dionysia (Sissy) Lyra (Greece Representative) Donato Angelino (Italy Representative) Dorit Avni (Israel Representative) Duygu Ağagündüz (Turkey Representative) Esther Sulkers (Netherlands Representative) Fabio Galvano (Italy Representative) Federica Amati (Italy Representative) Fiona McCullough (UK Representative) Flavia Semenow (Andorra Representative) Fotini Tsofliou (Greece Representative) Francesca Ghelfi (Italy Representative) Francesca Giopp (Italy Representative) Francesca Liva (Italy Representative) Francesca Scazzina (Italy Representative) Francesco Giurdanella (Italy Representative) Frank Greenwood (USA Representative) FranziskaScheidegger-Balmer (Switzerland Representative) Gerda Pot (Netherlands Representative) Giorgia Grisotto (Switzerland Representative) Giselle Durre (Germany Representative) Giuseppe Grosso (Italy Representative) Giuseppe Monaco (Italy Representative) Grigorina Mitrofan (Romania Representative) Guillaume Pegon (France Representative) Helena Trigueiro (Portugal Representative) Hung Nguyen Ngoc (Thailand Representative) Inês Barreiros Mota (Italy Representative) Jaroslava Kreskociova (Switzerland Representative) Jeffrey Bohn (Switzerland Representative) Jellie Zuidema-Cazemier (Netherlands Representative) Joana Araújo (Portugal Representative) John Schoonbee (Switzerland Representative) Jørgen Johnsen (Norway Representative) Joyce Haddad (Switzerland Representative) Justyna Godos (Italy Representative) Kathrina Crystallis (UK Representative) Kerstin Plehwe (Germany Representative) Konstantinos Giannakou (Cyprus Representative) Laís Bhering Martins (Switzerland Representative) Letizia Bresciani (Italy Representative) Liana Constantinescu (Romania Representative) Lucia Scaffardi (Italy Representative) Margherita Camodeca (Italy Representative) Margherita dall’Asta (Italy Representative) Maria Kyprianidou (Cyprus Representative) Marilin Matera (Italy Representative) Marta Silva (Portugal Representative) Matteo Salerno (Italy Representative) Melanie Refine (Switzerland Representative) Nicole Tosi (Italy Representative) Nouira Mohamed Salah (UK & Ireland Representative) Oscar Franco (Netherlands Representative) Pablo Santos Díaz (Switzerland Representative) Panagiotis Papageorgis (Cyprus Representative) Patricia Mogrovejo (Ecuador Representative) Paola Termine (Italy Representative) Paula Silva (Portugal Representative) Pedro Mena (Italy Representative) Peter Van-Dael (Switzerland Representative) Rajna Golubic (Representative) Regien Biesma (Netherlands Representative) Rita Sequeira (Italy Representative) Roberta Allessandrini (Italy Representative) Ruth Roldan Torres (Italy Representative) Sanjeev Ganguly (Switzerland Representative) Sara Beigrezaei (Netherlands Representative) Sara Roversi (Italy Representative) Savvas Xystouris (Italy Representative) Shakila Banu (India Representative) Silvia Callegaro (Italy Representative) Stavrie Chrysostomou (Cyprus Representative) Stefan Ochsenbein (Switzerland Representative) Sofia Cavalleri (Italy Representative) Sonja Lackner (Austria Representative) Souzana Ioakeimidou (Greece Representative) Sucheta Mitra (Switzerland Representative) Suzanne Piscopo (Malta Representative) Tamara Bucher (Switzerland Representative) Walter El Nagar (Switzerland Representative) Zola Ndondita (Chad Representative) Zorita Sconta (Romania Representative) Terms of reference Coming soon

Work with us Although we do not currently have any open positions, we are always looking to work with organisations and individuals who share our vision in nutrition education and research in public health and medical practice. You can fill in the form below to include your CV in our talents database, and as opportunities arise, we will get in touch. If you are an MSc student interested in conducting research or corporate internships with us, you can read more about internship opportunities here. Upload your CV Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Upload your cover letter Upload supported file (Max 15MB) By submitting this form I agree that my CV and information will be kept by NNEdPro for one year from the date of submission, after which it will be disregarded. I also understand that I should contact info@nnedpro.org.uk should I like to have my data removed earlier than one year. Submit Thank you for submitting!

< Regional Networks page nnedpro-iane Latin America & Caribbean regional network COVID Useful Resources Current Activities Awards The NNEdPro-IANE Latin America & Caribbean Regional Network is a collaboration of dietitians, doctors, academics, and professional associations across Latin America. It was formed by merging the Brazil Regional Network and the Mexico Regional Network in March 2023 to include other countries in the region, including the Caribbean. And, while regions will continue to work on individual initiatives, the overall network aims to strengthen the Latin American & Caribbean nutrition workforce, promoting interactions between nutrition professionals and other health professionals. Key Aims Strengthen the Latin American nutrition workforce through education and training opportunities Enable positive interactions between the Nutrition workforce and other health professionals Pilot the Mobile Teaching Kitchen International (MTKi) project in underserved areas Organise an Annual Regional Meeting to share and showcase examples of good practice Launch Events Read our blog postS: Launch Event Brazil Combatting COVID - Portuguese Launch Event Mexico Combatting COVID - Spanish MTK Adaptation Mexico MTK Mexico co- Leads Maria Veronica Flores Bello Network Co-Lead (Mexico) Jessica Carmila John Network Co-Lead (Caribbean) Ester Feche Guimaraes Network Co-Lead (Brazil) Matheus Abrantes Network Deputy Lead members Abdullah Mawas (UK & Ireland Representative) Alice Benskin (UK & Ireland Representative) Alicia Ramírez (Mexico Representative) Aline de Piano Ganen (Brazil Representative) Ana Bertha Pérez (Mexico Representative) Ana Paula de Queiroz Mello (Brazil Representative) Ane Galdos (Mexico Representative) Barbara Hatzlhoffer (Brazil Representative) Carmen Ruiz (Mexico Representative) Citlali Gurrola Oliveros (Mexico Representative) Claudia Nieto Orozco (Mexico Representative) Claudia Rodriguez (Mexico Representative) Claudia Tramontt (Brazil Representative) Dirce Maria Marchioni (Brazil Representative) Edgar Francisco Pelayo Valencia (Mexico Representative) Fermín Reygadas (Mexico Representative) Flavia Semenow (Brazil Representative) Gabriela Ruiz (Mexico Representative) Helene McNulty (Mexico Representative) Herón Salgado (Mexico Representative) JadhAzulay do Nascimento (Brazil Representative) Jenneffer Braga (Brazil Representative) José Luis Santos Martin (Chile Representative) Julia Cerqueira Maranhão (Brazil Representative) Julia Leon (Mexico Representative) Kathrina Crystallis (UK Representative) Leticia López Posada (Mexico Representative) *Luciana Diniz Silva (Brazil Representative) Maria Camila Pruper de Freitas (Brazil Representative) Maria Cervato Mancuso (Brazil Representative) María Magdalena Sánchez (Mexico Representative) Marjorie Lima do Vale (Brazil Representative) Mercedes Tejeda Zorilla (Mexico Representative) Miranda Lucia Moran Morales (Mexico Representative) Mónica Hurtado (Mexico Representative) Nagila Raquel Damasceno (Brazil Representative) Neha Khandpur (Brazil Representative) Norma Ramos Ibañez (Mexico Representative) Rafaela Barros Romano Fontes (Brazil Representative) Rebeca Leyva (Mexico Representative) Rocío López Ortiz (Mexico Representative) Rosa Maria Salmeron (Mexico Representative) Ruth Price (Mexico Representative) Saby Camacho (Mexico Representative) Samantha Mazzero (Brazil Representative) Sandra Maria Chemin Seabra da Silva (Brazil Representative) Santosh Gaihre (Brazil Representive) Tatiana Sadalla Collese (Brazil Representative) Thayana Oliveira (Brazil Representative) Valeria Ortiz (Mexico Representative) Veronica Flores Bello (Mexico Representative) Vincent Nicolas Pasquier (Brazil Representative) Yareni Guitierrez (Mexico Representative) Yenory Hernández Garbanzo (Costa Rica Representative) *On leave of absence. Terms of reference Coming soon

< Regional Networks page mobile teaching kitchen (mtk) MTK Website The 'Mobile Teaching Kitchen' (MTK) is an award-winning initiative launched by NNEdPro and its partners. It empowers communities by sharing knowledge and skills through culinary nutrition education linked with micro-enterprise . The MTK aims to enhance health and wellbeing for women, children and families across communities, especially marginalised communities, and those at risk of nutritional deficiencies, as well as beyond. To learn more about the project, please visit the MTK website . To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

< Our Work page Education and Training Centre [Nutrition Education, Training and Skills] Become a member Education and Training Centre refers to the mechanisms in place to pass on knowledge, skills and training to professionals seeking to undertake CPD and career development. This includes: CREATE Global e-Academy International Academy of Nutrition Educators (with iKANN Digital Hub resources) NNEdPro-IANE NNEdPro-IANE Cambridge Summer School: A Foundation Certificate in Applied Human Nutrition NNEdPro-IANE Summit NNEdPro-IANE VLE NNEdPro Graduate Studies and Career Development Forum This section of work draws from over a decade of experience in developing and delivering high quality nutrition education and evaluating its impact, particularly on healthcare practices.   We utilise a unique approach of combining knowledge in technical aspects of Nutrition and Health including Change Management and Leadership as well as Research and Evaluation. This underpinning work has been consistently recognised through numerous awards over the years, including a joint prize from the Nutrition Society and British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (2010), the Complete Nutrition Outstanding Achievement Award (2015) and the Medical Nutrition International Industry Award in conjunction with the European Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (2017-2019), the AIM Foundation (2018-2022) and the International Union of Nutrition Sciences (2020-2022).   We have been a preferred training provider to the University of Cambridge and UK Research and Innovation amongst a vast number of academic and corporate organisations. We also provide training to the charity sector such as to The Power of Nutrition.    The key inter-disciplinary audiences addressed are currently in the following domains:   Medical, healthcare, and public health services Biomedical, biological, and natural sciences Humanities, social, and behavioural sciences Food and agricultural sciences International development and sustainability Organisational and corporate wellbeing Aim To develop, deliver and evaluate evidence-based education and training in nutrition and health as well as promote the capacity building and mentoring of tomorrow’s trainers, particularly in nutrition and medical/healthcare education. CREATE Global LEADERSHIP Academy The Global Leadership Academy of Cambridge Research, Education and Training Enterprise (CREATE) is a forward-thinking initiative that aims to make a real difference by harnessing transferrable skills to develop transformational leadership spanning multiple sectors, including health, education, research and social entrepreneurship. Our membership represents a valuable opportunity for benchmarking as well as continuing professional development for anyone interested in applying transformative leadership principles to the work and/or development portfolio. Whether you are a researcher, practitioner, or simply someone who cares about these issues, CREATE has something to offer. Additionally, three training areas which are particularly relevant, include Wellbeing Innovation at Work, Values in Selfcare for Leadership and Transformational Leadership Skills. By leveraging over a decade and a half of experience in developing transferrable skills around transformative leadership by its founding organisation, the NNEdPro Global Institute, the CREATE Global Leadership Academy is well-positioned to make meaningful contributions to your career path as an aspiring or established leader across one or more of the domains of education, research and health. Learn more . International Academy of Nutrition Educators (with iKANN Digital Hub resources) The International Academy of Nutrition Educators is a membership scheme for professionals interested in developing and delivering high-quality nutrition education and evaluating its impact, particularly on healthcare practice. The scheme is also suitable for those undertaking nutrition research in an area that links either directly or indirectly with nutrition education and practice. With members in over 78 countries, IANE brings together people from all over the globe interested in nutrition.   Through IANE, we aim to deliver evidence-based education and training in nutrition and health to promote the capacity building and mentoring of tomorrow’s trainers as well as researchers in related areas. Since 2023, IANE includes resources from the iKANN digital hub. NNEdPro & IANE Summer School The NNEdPro-IANE Cambridge Summer School: A Foundation Certificate in Applied Human Nutrition is a Foundation level certificate in Applied Human Nutrition covering basic nutritional concepts, through current research and methods, to prevention, healthcare, and policy applications. The Summer School includes live Q&A sessions with faculty, self-directed learning, online mentoring sessions making use of various interactive platforms as well as mentoring and case studies. The NNEdPro and IANE Summer School is formally affiliated with the University of Parma and is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians as well as the Royal Society of Biology . The Summer School is endorsed by the International Academy of Nutrition Educators . For further information on our Summer School, please click here to visit the Summer School page. NNEdPro & IANE International Summit The NNEdPro-IANE International Summit on Nutrition and Health held in partnership with BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health, is a leading annual scientific meeting. Professionals, educators, students, and researchers from all over the globe connect to discuss relevant issues pertaining to food, nutrition, and public health and to explore innovative propositions to complex challenges. For further information, please click here to visit the Summit page. NNEdPro & IANE Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) With the NNEdPro Nutrition Education Virtual Learning Environment , now learners can connect from anywhere in the world, learning from key leaders and decision-makers in the field of Nutrition Education, Public Health and Healthcare. If you would like us to conduct a needs assessment and/or provide tailored nutritional training in your region or organisation, please contact us and we would be happy to provide a preliminary assessment. For further information on our global reach, please click here to visit the Regional Networks page. NNEdPro Graduate Studies, Training Forum  We operate a virtual training, peer learning and mentoring space for the 70+ members of the NNEdPro Virtual Core, who are interdisciplinary and include both early and latter stage professionals. This provides training in generic skills areas such as project management leadership, as well as a platform for graduate students registered jointly with NNEdPro and the university sector such as those undertaking doctoral degrees as well as those undertaking professional portfolios in Nutrition and Medical/health care training. current activities E-Learning in Healthcare Nutrition P odcasts in Healthcare Nutrition and Public Health The International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) The International Knowledge Application Network Hub in Nutrition 2025 (I-KANN-25) National Medical Student Teaching and Mentoring via Nutritank and the Nutrition Implementation Coalition as well as Membership of the UK Inter-Professional Curriculum Group in Medical Nutrition Regional Medical Student Teaching in Nutrition and Medical: Teaching of Students in Nutrition at Ulster University Teaching of Nutrition Students at University of Monterrey past activities Clinical and Public Health Nutrition Education for medical students through the clinical curriculum (mandatory and elective teaching using face-to-face and blended learning, as well as research-based ‘Student Selected Components’ [SSCs] under the Nutrition Education Review Group [NERG]) at the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, in conjunction with the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Healthcare-related Nutrition, Research and Leadership Education for junior doctors on the Core Medical Training (CMT) Programme under the NHS Health Education East of England Local Education and Training Board (Deanery). Mentoring in Nutrition and Medical Education and/or Research for NHS Clinicians, particularly in Obesity Management, Nutrition Support and Dietetics within the Cambridge University Health Partners framework. International Curriculum Development in Nutrition and Health Education in partnership with the American Society for Nutrition Co-ordinating Centre for Nutrition Education in Professional Schools, working in conjunction with the US National Institutes of Health from 2014-19 Nutrition Science Education (1-week from core concepts to health applications) within the 4-week Science Summer Programme of the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education from 2017-19. The NNEdPro Chair was a longstanding member of the Registration Committee of the Association for Nutrition and over 2014 to 2017, Co-Led its Healthcare Specialism Working Group leading to the development of a Healthcare-Medical ‘pathway’ for Doctors Licensed with the UK General Medical Council to gain the appropriate nutrition competencies for entry to a designated section of the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists. The NNEdPro Group and Wolfson College Cambridge ran a successful and productive International Academic Visitor Scheme through a strategic partnership over 2014-20, bringing together key opinion leaders in medical nutrition education and related research from across the world leading to the development of an International Knowledge Application Network in Nutrition aligned with the 2025 UN Decade of Action on Nutrition. Over 2018-19 the NNEdPro Chair was seconded to the WHO Department of Nutrition and Food Safety in Geneva to develop a blueprint for the global architecture of nutrition education in health systems and for healthcare professionals in the wake of Universal Health Coverage. Invited by the University of Cambridge to run a workshop on wellbeing for the academic workplace for all staff and students in the July ‘Festival of Wellbeing’ (2021) Partnered with the International Academy of Nutrition Educators to run an interlinked webinar and journal club on wellbeing insights and innovation as part of the June IANE CPD programme (2021) Consulting on research design and ethics as well as strategy and impact for Cambridge Dietitians (N>70) to promote ideas through implementation to impact  (2017-2019) Annual teaching on ‘Research Methods’ to the East of England Core Medical Training Programme (2017-2019) Research Surgeries at Griffith University Australia (2016 + 2018 + 2019) Commissioned by UK Research and Innovation to run training across entire staff in food, mood, mind, and movement: core and extended modules (2021 onwards) Regional Medical Student Teaching in Nutrition and Medical: Teaching Nutrition to Family Physicians at University of Toronto Bespoke research skills training for health professionals Annual teaching inputs to the ‘Research Skills for Clinicians’ course run by Cambridge University Health Partners (2019 onwards) Commissioned by Lord Rana Charitable Foundation Trust to run interdisciplinary leadership in higher education Commissioned by University of Parma to run transformational leadership in cultural studies Delivery of interdisciplinary leadership and social entrepreneurship training in Cambridge Join Us Follow the links below to know more about the opportunities and how to join us. 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TESTIMONIALS Coming soon LETTERS OF SUPPORT 10TH INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT We received some letters of support for our 10th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health held in December 2024 in Kolkata, India. We have collated these the messages below: Power of Nutrition: Jim Emerson, CEO Power of Nutrition is delighted to support NNEdPro Global Institute’s International Summit on Food, Nutrition, and Health, titled "Democratising and Decolonising Food and Nutrition: From Science to Society." At Power of Nutrition, we are dedicated to improving access to essential nutrition and tackling the barriers that perpetuate health inequalities. This summit’s focus on decolonising food systems and making nutrition science accessible strongly aligns with our mission to create lasting impact for vulnerable communities worldwide. We are pleased to partner with NNEdPro and other global leaders to champion equitable and sustainable solutions that empower societies to thrive. British Society for Lifestyle Medicine: Emma Mulligan, COO The British Society for Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM) is proud to support NNEdPro Global Institute’s International Summit on Food, Nutrition, and Health, titled "Democratising and Decolonising Food and Nutrition: From Science to Society." At BSLM, we believe that fair access to good nutrition and sustainable food systems is essential for building healthier societies. This summit’s focus on decolonising food systems and making nutrition science accessible reflects our shared commitment to reducing health inequalities. We are proud to stand with our global partner NNEdPro in working toward a future where everyone has the knowledge and resources they need to lead healthier, more sustainable lives. RISTOLAB: Sofia Cavalleri and Amabile Cortiglia, Co-Founders Ristolab is proud to support the NNEdPro Global Institute’s International Summit on Food, Nutrition, and Health, titled "Democratising and Decolonising Food and Nutrition: From Science to Society." As an organisation deeply rooted in ethnobotanical research and the heritage of Cilento cuisine, Ristolab recognises the significance of preserving and promoting indigenous food traditions within sustainable, health-promoting food systems. The Summit’s emphasis on decolonising food systems and making nutrition science accessible resonates strongly with our mission: "translating complex research into more digestible gastronomic outputs". The Mediterranean diet, particularly as embodied in the Cilento region, offers a rich tapestry of plant-based foods, traditional preparation methods, and ecological harmony that aligns seamlessly with the principles of decolonisation and cultural preservation. By connecting ethnobotanical research with culinary traditions, we aim to highlight the Mediterranean diet not only as a model for balanced and sustainable nutrition but also as a living legacy of indigenous wisdom. We are excited to collaborate with NNEdPro and its global partners to drive positive change in food, nutrition, and health systems, leveraging the Mediterranean diet as a bridge between scientific innovation and ancestral knowledge. LETTERS OF SUPPORT 15TH ANNIVERSARY As part of our 15th Year Anniversary celebrations, we received many letters of support from our partner Academic Institutions and Specialist Organisations. We have collated all the messages below: The Future Food Institute is an Italian-based non-profit with global horizons that aims to build a more equitable world by enlightening a world-class breed of innovators, boosting entrepreneurial potential and improving agri-food expertise and tradition. The 15th anniversary of NNEdPro is an opportunity for the Future Food Institute to be inspired and reflect. To be inspired by the wholesome growth of this spin-off, which embodies the very core of applied, intersectional, interdisciplinary, participatory research. To reflect on the many different opportunities for future collaboration: from projects to conferences and events to give visibility to the nexus between sustainable food systems and public health. What does a sustainable diet look like? We are thrilled to be exploring this question with NNEdPro by our side as a guiding light! Dr Sofia Cavalleri We are writing to express our strong endorsement of NNEdPro´s work and mission to advance and implement food and nutrition knowledge for health and society globally, as well as to offer our support for your upcoming activities regarding nutrition education throughout the world. As a leading institution of higher education in Mexico, we are committed to promoting excellence in all areas of society, and we recognize that your organization shares this commitment. We greatly appreciate the important contributions that your organization has made to the education of our nutrition students and to our nutrition program in general. We are particularly thankful by your efforts to guide and tutor our students in the development and implementation of the Mobile Teaching Kitchen model in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, this project has had a very positive impact in the academic experience of our students and on the people who had the opportunity of attending one of the Mobile Teaching Kitchen Workshops. Your dedication to health and nutrition education and to community empowerment is truly admirable, and we at Tec de Monterrey, share your commitment to these important principles. In recognition of your important work around the world, we are pleased to offer our support for your upcoming nutrition education initiatives. We believe that NNEdPro has the potential to make a significant difference in health promotion and nutrition education in the world and we are eager to keep working with you toward achieving the Development Goals set by the United Nations. We look forward to working with in the future and to continue our partnership in support of Nutrition Education and Health promotion. Rebeca Leyva Rico and María Verónica Flores Bello I have been a member of NNEdPro for approaching 5 years. NNEdPro has provided me with several opportunities to improve our collective understanding of nutrition and make progress towards tackling malnutrition in all its forms. I have gained from the global network of inspiring and influential colleagues that spans several sectors and disciplines. My involvement with NNEdPro has been rewarding and worthwhile, and on a personal note, has been instrumental in my progress as a clinician academic early in my career. I am excited to see what NNEdPro is able to achieve in the years ahead through continued collaboration and action toward better nutrition. Dr Dominic Crocombe Dear Shumone, Thank you for your recent communication, and I am pleased to note your 9th International Summit on Nutrition and Health is taking place – I even remember your first summit! I am also pleased to acknowledge 2023 being your 15th Anniversary as an organisation. May I take this opportunity to send my congratulations on reaching this significant milestone. The past 15 years have seen many challenges for us all, and your determination to persevere throughout is to be much admired. My best wishes for another successful summit. Mark Hollingsworth I am writing this letter in support of NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health as a key representative of one of NNEdPro’s strategic collaborative partners. NNEdPro is a not-for-profit global and interdisciplinary think-tank and an independent research organisation which brings together over 700 voluntary contributors from among leading professionals in the field of nutrition and health spanning over 50 countries worldwide. We believe that everyone has the right to good nutrition. In addition to a world-class record across research and education impacts, including several hundred peer-reviewed publications, we also provide direct support to vulnerable families and communities on the ground through our multi-award-winning Mobile Teaching Kitchen International Initiative, whilst our educational programmes train frontline healthcare professionals as well as policymakers around the globe.  NNEdPro’s goal is to improve nutrition-related health outcomes in line with the UNs’ Sustainable Development Goals and the Decade of Action on Nutrition. To accomplish this, they aim to provide the best of education, research, evaluation, and advocacy, particularly in nutrition-related aspects of health and food systems. With the support of those who share their values and goals, they aim to strengthen and promote international initiatives and exchange knowledge implementation of medical nutrition in practical settings.  2023 marks nine continuous years of holding the NNEdPro annual International Summit on Nutrition and Health. NNEdPro intends to spend the next two years looking back at the last nine summits to see what has been achieved in terms of global consensus and draw out both the needs and solutions for the final two years of the UNs Decade of Action on Nutrition (which concludes in 2025).   For these reasons, I strongly support NNEdPro and their current and future ventures. If you have any further questions about their qualifications, please don't hesitate to let me know. Dr Emma Mulligan Since October 2019, the Swiss Re Institute have funded your research at NNEdPro, working together across a range of topics. You and your team have performed consultancy work in India, supporting local nutrition efforts. Your team established the IKANN network to facilitate professional networking of practitioners in the nutrition space, as well as developing a knowledge base for research in this field. Additionally, you successfully organised and delivered multiple editions of the International Summit on Nutrition and Health, which bring together global experts from ten regional networks across 65+ countries, offering a virtual platform for the exchange of practical insights and real-world applications. More recently, we provided funding to characterise the UK Biobank, developing a comprehensive risk factor analysis using this rich dataset. This study has shown the public health benefit provided by the UK Biobank, and we look forward to seeing the academic publications that arise from it. Additionally, your team compared UK Biobank findings to other nutritional databases and resources, to provide a broader understanding of healthcare data in the UK and around the world. By bringing together nutritionists, scientists, doctors, and insurance experts, we have shown the great benefits of a long-term collaboration. As our partnership has now come to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your whole team for all your work with us on this important analysis. Dr Christoph Nabholz On behalf of the Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health (NICHE), based at the School of Biomedical Sciences, Ulster University, we are delighted to provide this letter of support for NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health. In particular, we would like to acknowledge the significant contribution NNEdPro has made in the area of Nutrition education by way of the work they have undertaken to highlight and investigate some of the most urgent global nutrition research priorities over the past 15 years. As one the largest Nutrition research groups in the UK and Ireland (and across Europe) we have been delighted to work closely with NNEdPro over this period to deliver high quality impactful research, aimed at improving the lives of others. Our research priorities are closely aligned which supports this strategic partnership and our joint annual Symposium provides the platform to share findings from our ongoing projects, and particularly those being led by our jointly supervised, international, professional PhD students. Priority research areas for our two centres include vascular health, polyphenol research as well as nutrition education and policy strategies aimed at improving public health. We are delighted to note the significant progress made by NNEdPro since its inception, under the leadership of Professor Ray and wish continued success going forward. Professor Mary Ward As an affiliate member of SNEB for the past thirteen years, The Need for Nutrition Education Project (NNEdPro) has actively contributed to the Society's vision of advancing food and nutrition education research, practice, and policy that promotes equity and supports public and planetary health. NNEdPro contributions include: Conducting educational webinars for SNEB members, Sharing resources through SNEB newsletters and listserv, Exchanging ideas and information with SNEB International Conference attendees through abstract presentations, conference sessions, receptions, Serving on the planning committee for the 2023 Conference, bringing an international perspective to all aspects of the programming, Hosting SNEB members at the NNEdPro International Summit and Summer School, and Encouraging collaboration through reciprocal membership between the Society and the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE). Congratulations to NNEdPro on 15 years of nutrition education, research and innovation. NNEdPro and SNEB both recognize the importance of building connections and sharing resources with nutrition educators around the world, and we look forward to continuing to work toward our shared vision of healthy communities. Rachel Daeger Congratulations NNEdPro on an amazing 15 years of leadership in advancing nutrition education across the globe. Monash Nutrition (also known as The Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food at Monash University) has worked closely with NNEdPro over the last 5 years, having formed a strategic collaborative partnership with NNEdPro in 2018. We are proud to have been able to collaborate on providing education support to nutrition educators, primarily through providing a pathway to IANE membership and through active participation in the NNEdPro Australia and New Zealand Regional Network. We look forward to continuing to work together to strongly advocate for increased awareness of the importance of nutrition strategies as part of routine medical care and healthcare. Melissa Adamski The work that NNEdPro does in bringing people together across disciplines and across borders is needed now more than ever. In particular the initiatives to tackle malnutrition in developing countries, but also the work to highlight the burden of obesity-related diseases in the developed world, and the development of coordinated strategies to tackle these through nutrition. The key to all these is education, and I am delighted that this is also at the heart of NNEdPro; education delivered directly to vulnerable communities but also nutrition education of our clinical professionals, an area that has been consistently neglected and uncoordinated. I am proud and honoured to be part of this community and am confident that NNEdPro will continue to be bringing innovative evidence-based solutions. Dr Maria Traka This letter is a formal endorsement of NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health. In my role as a research associate in socio-economy and rural development at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences (HAFL), I have been a contributor and supporter of NNEdPro’s work for the past 3 years. I became Co-Lead of its Switzerland and Non-Mediterranean Network in 2022. The international network that NNEdPro created 15 years ago, and continues to maintain, is compatible and complementary with the work we do at BFH-HAFL, particularly at the HAFL Hugo P. Cecchini Institute for International Cooperation and Development. International food, nutrition, and health in developing and transition countries is one of the Institute’s core focal points. Sustainability and the importance of farm to fork as a driving force for food systems transformations are themes mutually shared. As an expert in commodity value chains, I am thankful for the international connections and relationships NNedPro has created and am excited about the potential for future collaborations. Providing a space for networking, knowledge management and knowledge transfer has benefited my work, and also the work of my students. I highly recommend NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health and their efforts to create a global network of professionals and institutions by fostering international collaboration. Dr Ingrid Fromm I am writing this letter in support of NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health as a key representative of one of NNEdPro’s strategic collaborative partners. NNEdPro is a not-for-profit global and interdisciplinary think-tank and an independent research organisation which brings together over 700 voluntary contributors from among leading professionals in the field of nutrition and health spanning over 50 countries worldwide. We believe that everyone has the right to good nutrition. In addition to a world-class record across research and education impacts, including several hundred peer-reviewed publications, we also provide direct support to vulnerable families and communities on the ground through our multi-award-winning Mobile Teaching Kitchen International Initiative, whilst our educational programmes train frontline healthcare professionals as well as policymakers around the globe.   NNEdPro’s goal is to improve nutrition-related health outcomes in line with the UNs’ Sustainable Development Goals and the Decade of Action on Nutrition. To accomplish this, they aim to provide the best of education, research, evaluation, and advocacy, particularly in nutrition-related aspects of health and food systems. With the support of those who share their values and goals, they aim to strengthen and promote international initiatives and exchange knowledge implementation of medical nutrition in practical settings.   2023 marks nine continuous years of holding the NNEdPro annual International Summit on Nutrition and Health. NNEdPro intends to spend the next two years looking back at the last nine summits to see what has been achieved in terms of global consensus and draw out both the needs and solutions for the final two years of the UNs Decade of Action on Nutrition (which concludes in 2025).   For these reasons, I strongly support NNEdPro and their current and future ventures. If you have any further questions about their qualifications, please do not hesitate to let me know. Professor Eleanor Beck I am writing this letter in support of NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health as a key representative of one of NNEdPro’s strategic collaborative partners. NNEdPro is a not-for-profit global and interdisciplinary think-tank and an independent research organisation which brings together over 700 voluntary contributors from among leading professionals in the field of nutrition and health spanning over 50 countries worldwide. NNEdPro believes that everyone has the right to good nutrition. In addition to a world-class record across research and education impacts, including several hundred peer-reviewed publications, we also provide direct support to vulnerable families and communities on the ground through our multi-award-winning Mobile Teaching Kitchen International Initiative, whilst our educational programmes train frontline healthcare professionals as well as policymakers around the globe. NNEdPro’s goal is to improve nutrition-related health outcomes in line with the UNs’ Sustainable Development Goals and the Decade of Action on Nutrition. To accomplish this, they aim to provide the best of education, research, evaluation, and advocacy, particularly in nutrition-related aspects of health and food systems. With the support of those who share their values and goals, they aim to strengthen and promote international initiatives and exchange knowledge implementation of medical nutrition in practical settings. 2023 marks nine continuous years of holding the NNEdPro annual International Summit on Nutrition and Health. NNEdPro intends to spend the next two years looking back at the last nine summits to see what has been achieved in terms of global consensus and draw out both the needs and solutions for the final two years of the UNs Decade of Action on Nutrition (which concludes in 2025). For these reasons, I strongly support NNEdPro and their current and future ventures. If you have any further questions about their qualifications, please don't hesitate to let me know. Dr Laura Fernández Celemín It is my very great pleasure, as a key representative of Modality Partnership, one of NNEdPro’s strategic collaborative partners, to support NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health as it prepares for the future. NNEdPro is a not-for-profit global and interdisciplinary think-tank and an independent research organisation which brings together over 700 voluntary contributors from among leading professionals in the field of nutrition and health spanning over 50 countries worldwide. Like NNEdPro, Modality Partnership believes that everyone has the right to good nutrition. In addition to a world-class record across research and education impacts, including several hundred peer-reviewed publications, they provide direct support to vulnerable families and communities on the ground through their multi-award-winning Mobile Teaching Kitchen International Initiative , and their educational programmes train frontline healthcare professionals as well as policymakers around the globe. NNEdPro’s goal is to improve nutrition-related health outcomes in line with the UNs’ Sustainable Development Goals and the Decade of Action on Nutrition. To accomplish this, they aim to provide the best of education, research, evaluation, and advocacy, particularly in nutrition-related aspects of health and food systems. With the support of those who share their values and goals, they aim to strengthen and promote international initiatives and exchange knowledge implementation of medical nutrition in practical settings. 2023 marks nine continuous years of holding the NNEdPro annual International Summit on Nutrition and Health. NNEdPro intends to spend the next two years looking back at the last nine summits to see what has been achieved in terms of global consensus and draw out both the needs and solutions for the final two years of the UNs Decade of Action on Nutrition (which concludes in 2025). Modality Partnership have collaborated with NNEdPro on various projects including improving clinicians’ nutritional training and understanding causal factors in cardiometabolic risk. I am very happy to offer my support as NNEdPro enters its 16th year – and beyond. Dr Vipan Bhardwaj As Vice-Rector for Research and Technology Transfer at the University of Parma, I am very proud to support the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, an organisation I have collaborated with for many years since its inception. I had the privilege to see it grow and, most of all, make many other people succeed with it. Collaborators, students, scientists, and recipients of the many training courses provided at every level could be considered the very reason this institution is so unique. Always science-based, always open-minded and always focused on real-life problems, the Global Institute is what every collaborative group working in the field of nutrition should be, creating knowledge and sharing and applying it where and when it’s most needed. As the representative of one of the most prominent research institutions in the area of food science in my country and Europe, I am delighted to say that we should all consider the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health an excellent example of nutrition research and practice at its best. Professor Dan Del Rio

< Our Work page graduate studies forum Showcasing Future Voices in Nutrition, Health and Sustainability The Graduate Studies Forum is a dedicated space within our global network to spotlight emerging talent and foster dialogue between early-career researchers and established experts in food, nutrition and health. Each year, we invite postgraduate students working on innovative research topics related to clinical nutrition, public health, food systems or sustainability to share insights from their academic journey. Through this forum, we aim to build visibility for graduate research, create opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange, and encourage mentorship across sectors and geographies. Meet this year’s selected participants below — each contributing fresh perspectives and diverse expertise to some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Berta Valente Current university: University of Porto [Portugal] | Lund University [Sweden] A brief abstract of research: Interventions targeting individual determinants did not yet reveal to be effective in tackling the obesity epidemic. Structural social determinants of health have, in turn, the potential to hugely impact factors related to obesity aetiology. Indeed, socioeconomic inequalities were described in Europe, but robust evidence on this topic is still lacking in Portugal. This project aims to investigate socioeconomic inequalities in obesity at individual and contextual levels by examining age, cohort, and period effects in three population-based cohorts from Porto; studying time trends and estimating future trends of obesity social disparities and their economic costs, using data from the Portuguese National Health Surveys; and comparing socioeconomic inequalities in different European regions through a multilevel approach, using data from the European Health Interview Survey for six countries. Looking at the “causes of the causes” can shift obesity prevention strategies from an individual to a societal level, curbing obesity burden and inequity. Supervisor names: Joana Araújo Ulf Gerdtham Sílvia Fraga Shumone Ray (external advisor) Kathy Martyn (external advisor) An outline of the positive societal impact of the research: This research helps uncover how social and economic conditions influence who is more likely to live with obesity in Portugal and other parts of Europe. By showing how the economic costs of obesity affect different groups, we can highlight whether people in more vulnerable situations are unfairly paying a higher price—both in health and financially. The findings aim to support fairer health policies, raise awareness about the social roots of obesity, and reduce stigma by shifting the focus from personal blame to societal responsibility. Programme status: PhD in Public Health in Progress helena trigueiro Current university: Ulster University [Northern Ireland] A brief abstract of research: Type 2 diabetes is a major and rapidly growing public health issue in Southeast Asia. The prevalence rates are rising, and the burden of the disease is significant. This project seeks to understand how systems thinking can help shape prevention policies for type 2 diabetes in Southeast Asia, with a focus on Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei Darussalam. It looks into how systems-based methods are applied and how they improve public health strategies by mapping the complex relationships between policy, health behaviours, and socio-economic factors. Supervisor names: Prof. Sumantra Ray Dr Alyson Hill Dr Kathy Martyn Dr Celia Laur An outline of the positive societal impact of the research: This project promotes awareness of policies, behaviours, socio-economic factors, and their interactions with type 2 diabetes on a systemic level. We believe this research can empower communities and support inclusive and collaborative prevention efforts to fight diabetes in the region. Programme status: In progress Jorgen Johnsen Current university: School of Biomedical Sciences, Ulster University [Northern Ireland] A brief abstract of research: The PhD research addresses the double burden of malnutrition (DBM) by examining the implementation of double duty actions (DDAs) within health systems. Recognising a gap in knowledge and practical guidance, this research examines how DDAs are currently understood and practised by policymakers, health workers, and health programme officers. The PhD aims to investigate existing knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding DDAs, identify barriers and opportunities for integration and implementation, and develop a practical framework to integrate DDAs into existing health systems. By leveraging global networks, the research will ultimately pilot a theory of change to guide the effective implementation of DDA, contributing to more coherent and impactful nutrition policy and practice. Supervisor names: Professor Sumantra Ray Dr Alyson Hill Dr Caomhan Logue Dr Kathy Martyn An outline of the positive societal impact of the research: The PhD will support the understanding and potential development of more effective nutrition policies and programmes by integrating the DDAs framework into existing health systems. By enhancing the knowledge and implementation of DDAs among health workers, the PhD aims to strengthen responses to reduce malnutrition in all its forms. Ultimately, this will contribute to better health and well-being outcomes, reduce the burden of diet-related non-communicable diseases, and support progress toward global nutrition and health goals. Programme status: In progress matheus abrantes Current university: University of São Paulo [Brazil] A brief abstract of research: My research explores how Business Intelligence tools can enhance the management and impact assessment of social initiatives. Using the Mobile Teaching Kitchen Initiative (MTKi) as a case study, I apply data analysis, predictive modelling, and interactive dashboards to improve decision-making and scalability in community nutrition education. Supervisor names: Prof Oldack Elias Conde Jaoude An outline of the positive societal impact of the research: This research helps community nutrition projects become more effective by using data to understand what works best. With better information, these initiatives can reach more people, improve public health, and support local entrepreneurship, especially in underserved areas. Programme status: MBA in progress Shane Mcauliffe Current university: University of New South Wales [Australia] A brief abstract of research: This PhD program proposes to conduct the first comprehensive exploration and implementation of current Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) nutrition evidence-based guidelines (EBG’s). With a strong clinical and translational focus, it proposes to utilise implementation science and technological solutions to co-design a tailored, evidence-based care pathway. By employing targeted implementation strategies and a data-driven approach, the aim of the project is to deliver meaningful practice change and effectively translate the proven benefits of these EBG’s to patients. Supervisor names: Merran Findlay Geoff Delaney Judy Bauer Jonathan Clark An outline of the positive societal impact of the research: Malnutrition can have serious consequences for patients with Head and Neck Cancer, affecting their chances of recovery and overall well-being. This includes negative impacts on survival, treatment response and quality of life. This project aims to engage patients, their carers and healthcare professionals to co-design a support programme based on implementation science to improve nutrition care before surgery. Evidence suggests that this has potential to reduce the harmful effects of malnutrition surgery and improve outcomes for these patients. Programme status: In progress Sucheta Mitra Current university: Bern University of Applied Sciences [Switzerland] A brief abstract of research: Thousands of regular and irregular migrants are forced to leave their countries each year, rebuilding their lives in entirely new environments. Alongside social and economic challenges, many face a higher risk of adopting poor diets and lifestyles, increasing their vulnerability to food insecurity and diet-related diseases. Although their surroundings change, the health challenges they carry often remain unresolved. This research examines the food consumption behaviours of Eritrean migrants living in Switzerland, focusing on how socio-economic, cultural and environmental factors influence their everyday dietary choices. Using a qualitative, cross-sectional approach, combining literature review, expert interviews, and focus group discussions, the research explores the challenges migrants face in maintaining traditional food practices, such as high costs, limited ingredient availability, and time constraints. Findings reveal that while Eritrean migrants continue to preserve their traditional cultural dietary heritage, they often adapt recipes, integrate Swiss foods, and rely on community groups to access culturally appropriate ingredients. This Master thesis highlights the importance of ensuring affordable access to traditional foods, promoting healthy and sustainable dietary choices through local and cultural diets, with the aim of supporting the nutritional well-being and cultural integration of migrant communities. Supervisor names: Prof Dr Evelyn Markoni Prof Ingrid Fromm Prof Sumantra Ray An outline of the positive societal impact of the research: This Master Thesis research contributes to a better understanding of how migrant communities, especially Eritrean communities in Switzerland adapt their diets in new cultural and economic environments, despite being resilient to the challenge they face. By identifying barriers to accessing healthy and culturally relevant foods, the research informs dietary choices that can improve nutrition, support cultural identity, and foster social inclusion. These insights can guide policymakers, NGOs, and local communities in creating food systems that are more equitable, diverse, and responsive to the needs of all residents. Programme status: In progress wanja nyaga Current university: Utrecht University [Netherlands] A brief abstract of research: This doctoral research investigates the potential for culinary nutrition education as a novel approach to support the development of sustainable global food systems. The Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK) International Initiative is an innovative, community-based model for improving food security through culinary nutrition education. The aim is to address the gap in understanding how the MTK initiative can be sustainably adapted across cultures and how community engagement fosters culturally sensitive food systems. The research will include in-depth case studies across diverse settings (India, Mexico, USA, UK) to identify key adaptation strategies and community engagement mechanisms. Preliminary findings suggest that MTKs can enhance community nutrition knowledge, shift dietary behaviours, and support local economic empowerment, particularly among women - Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK) | NNEdPro Supervisor names: Prof Sumantra Ray Prof Kathy Martyn An outline of the positive societal impact of the research: This research aims to contribute a new framework for culturally sensitive and sustainable adaptation of community-based nutrition interventions and provide evidence-based strategies for leveraging community engagement to build resilient food systems. Programme status: In progress

< Our Work page Data Science & Evidence Synthesis Hub Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), such as strokes and heart attacks, cause millions of deaths every year across the world. Timely screening for CVD risk, including identification of behavioural and clinical risk factors, such as poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, smoking and high blood pressure, for example, can contribute to reducing CVD onset and deaths. Diet plays a major role on CVD prevention but the complexity of foods and their components and the several pathways linking diets to CVD risk factors make disentangling the relative contribution of preventative dietary interventions a challenging task, hindering the development of more targeted approaches to promoting metabolic and cardiovascular health across the life course. Information from millions of research participants is collected every year, which could be used to develop and test more accurate risk estimation models to better predict and prevent CVD. The introduction of electronic health records (EHR) has created new opportunities for exploring the generalisability of risk estimates generated in research studies to real-world settings. Curated evidence exploring the links between diet, CVD risk factors and outcomes combined with research and real-world data can pave the way for new discoveries on CVD identification, prevention, and management. Case Study Research linking diet, nutrition and cardiometabolic diseases with biobank data Learn more OUR CURRENT PROJECTS One stream of the NNEdPro Data Science Hub on Nutrition aims to harness the power of data sharing and research partnerships to support more timely and effective CVD risk identification and prevention. Aligned with NNEdPro mission to deliver education and empower professionals and policy makers, we also aim to further develop data literacy and capacity for action among relevant stakeholders in the public and private health systems. Research collaborators: Prof Sumantra Ray, Dr Rajna Golubic, Dr Christine Delon, Dr Federica Amati, Dr Claudia Tramontt, Dr Marjorie Lima do Vale, Sarah Armes, Xunhan Liu, Mayara de Paula, Ravi Mohan Lal, Ramya Rajaram, Dr Saad Mouti, Dr Jeffrey Bohn, Nate Jansen, Dr Adam Strange, Dr Christoph Nabholz, Doug Rix, Daniel Meyer, Dr John Schoonbee, Dr Elango Vijaykumar, Dr Vipan Bhardwaj Objectives Use traditional regression models as well as innovative tools from causal inference to interrogate research and clinical datasets to disentangle the relative importance of behavioural and clinical risk factors and markers for CVD risk and total mortality and inform innovations in public and private health policies. Provide bespoke training and collaboration opportunities to strengthen data and research literacy and capacity amongst health professionals and decision makers to support surveillance, service innovation and research. Research outputs 2022 8th International Summit on Empowering Global Nutrition with Digital Technology Pre-Summit Satellite Event: Cardiometabolic Health: From Digital Data Science to Human Interventions Building a holistic view of health: a deep-dive into diabetes in Asia (webinar delivered by Dr Adam Strange) Investigating cardiometabolic risk factors in the Biobank data: Preliminary baseline models on total mortality and CVD mortality (webinar delivered by Dr Christine Delon) Peer-reviewed publication Tramontt, C.R. et al., (2022). The mediated effects of adiposity and glycaemia on low carbohydrate diets and markers of CVD risk: findings from the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) 2008–2016. (Under review) 2021 7th International Summit on Nutrition and Health Pre-Summit Satellite Event: A holistic view on health resilience, from the environment to nutrition (webinar delivered by Dr Jeffrey Bohn and Dr Christoph Nabholz) Peer-reviewed publications Lima do Vale, M. R. et al., (2021). A synthesis of pathways linking diet, metabolic risk and cardiovascular disease: a framework to guide further research and approaches to evidence-based practice. Nutrition research reviews, 1–27. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0954422421000378 Buckner, L. et al., (2021). The Association between Dietary Quality and Behaviours with Novel Cardiovascular Risk Biomarkers in the NSHD cohort (in preparation). 2020 6th International Summit on Medical Nutrition Education and Research. Pre-Summit Satellite Event: Causal Inference – Results and Next Steps (webinar delivered by Dr Jeffrey Bohn) Causal Inference Workshop - When should we change our minds? (webinar delivered by Dr Jeffrey Bohn) Diet and Cardiometabolic Risk (webinar delivered by Prof Sumantra Ray, Dr Marjorie Vale, Nate Jensen, Dr Xiaowu Dai, and Dr Saad Mouti) Diet and cardiovascular disease risk: New insights for research and practice (Webinar delivered to SRI). 2019 5th International Summit on Medical Nutrition Education and Research. Causal inference: Unravelling the nutrition, longevity, & type-2 diabetes tangle (workshop by Dr Jeffrey Bohn) Swiss Re Institute Workshop on Causal Inference (workshop by Prof Lis Goldberg) DATA SECURITY As part of the Data Science & Evidence Synthesis Hub procedures, we abide by any data protection regulations in the countries we work. Advanced security mechanisms that authenticate users and prevent unauthorised access to sensitive data are part of our IT safety standards. This includes a 2-step authentication process to access the data. Data integrity is maintained by optimising access to data and shareability as well as trackability of changes made. Project Team Christine Delon Claudia Tramontt Federica Amati Marjorie Lima do Vale Mayara de Paula Rajna Golubic Ramya Rajaram Ravi Mohan Lal Saad Mouti Sarah Armes Sumantra Ray Partners and supporters

< Key Outputs page KEY OUTPUTS nnedpro poDCASTS Over the coming weeks and months, we will be chatting with members of the NNEdPro Global Institute from all over the world, starting with the members based in the UK and then gradually moving the way around NNEdPro all various networks. In the podcasts, you will learn about some of the group's activities as well as new research in nutrition with interesting conversations with people from multidisciplinary backgrounds such as medicine, healthcare professional and researchers about all aspects of nutrition and nutrition education. season 4 Episode 1 - The 11th NNEdPro International Summit Do a deep dive with Eoin, joined by Prof. Sumantra Ray and Dr. Kathy Martin, as they explore the upcoming NNEdPro Global Institute 11th International Summit taking place in Dundee, Scotland, from 10 to 13 December. Discover a rich programme featuring panel discussions, exchanges of ideas, a special keynote speech, roundtables, and a variety of side events, including a unique culinary experience curated by international chefs. This Summit marks the culmination of a year-long series of satellite events delivered across the globe, drawing on the diverse expertise of our Regional Network. Follow Eoin and his guests to learn more about what awaits you in Dundee, and we look forward to seeing you at the Summit! This episode has been produced by Francesco Giurdanella. Listen now on: season 3 Episode 1 - The 10th NNEdPro International Summit Joining us in this episode are Professor Sumantra Ray, Chief Scientist and Executive Director of the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health; Sarah Anderson, Senior Operations and Enterprise Officer at the NNEdPro Global Institute; and Ramya Rajaram, Academic Officer at the NNEdPro Global Institute. Together, we explore the core themes of this year’s International Summit, with a special focus on the socioeconomic dimensions of the summit’s title, “Democratising and Decolonising Food and Nutrition: From Science to Society.” Our discussion covers the summit’s diverse thematic tracks, offers insights into the current global food systems landscape, and highlights the challenges before us. Listen now on: season 2 Episode 1 - A Prelude to the 9th NNEdPro International Summit In the first episode of Season 2, Sarah and Matija chat with some of the NNEdPro Global Institute leadership team about the upcoming 8th International Summit. Professor Shumone Ray, Professor Martin Kohlmeier, Dr Kathy Martyn and Associate Professor Lauren Ball all take the time to share their thoughts about the relevance of this year's theme, Empowering Global Nutrition with Digital Technology, especially in the post-COVID climate. Listen now on: Episode 2 - Reflections from the 8th International Summit on Empowering Global Nutrition with Digital Technology: The Road Ahead On this episode, we're joined by Dr Breana Lepre, Dr Luke Buckner, Prof Shumone Ray and Sarah Armes. We provide an overview of NNEdPro's 8th International Summit on Nutrition and Health: Empowering Global Nutrition with Digital Technology and hear in-depth reflections about two of the satellite events and the importance of their topics, Medical Nutrition Education and Digital Data Science & Human Intervention Studies. Listen now on: Episode 3 - A Deep-Dive into the Theme of NNEdPro's 9th International Summit We are joined by the co-leads of NNEdPro's 9th International Summit on Nutrition and Health, Dr Sofia Cavalleri and Sucheta Mitra, along with Prof Shumone Ray, to segment this year's summit titled "Sustainable Resourcing For All In Food & Nutrition Security: Creative solutions for healthy & resilient populations”. We break down this year's theme into smaller pieces, and address each segment, exploring past and current projects that NNEdPro is involved in related to that aspect, as well as literature and research trends. Listen now on: season 1 Episode 1 with Dr Luke Bucker In this very first episode of the NNEdPro podcast, James spoke with Dr Luke Buckner of the Global Innovation Panel about his recent attendance at Inside Governments "Raising Hospital Food and Nutrition Standards Across the NHS" forum. We also spoke about the logistics of feeding people in hospital, how nutrition is everyone's business and what else Luke is getting up to. Listen now on: Episode 2.1 with Elaine Macaninch RD and Shane McAuliffe In this episode two members of our Global Innovation Panel, Elaine and Shane sat down to talk about a paper that raised interesting discussion within our virtual journal club. The paper is "Exploring the provision of diabetes nutrition education by practice nurses in primary care settings (Gianfrancesco & Johnson, 2019). Listen now on: Episode 2.2 with Elaine Macaninch RD and Shane McAuliffe Following on from the first half of their conversation, Shane and Elaine talk more about diabetes in primary care based on the paper "Exploring the provision of diabetes nutrition education by practice nurses in primary care settings (Gianfrancesco & Johnson, 2019). Afterwards, James and Shane discussed some implications as well a brief discussion around carbohydrates and other research. Listen now on: Episode 3 with Dr Tim Eden RD: ICU and COVID-19 In this episode, James spoke with Dr Tim Eden RD who is on a critical care rotation in a London hospital. Tim spoke about the challenges of working as a doctor and a dietitian in the current pandemic as well as giving some advice to the public. Listen now on: Episode 4 with Dr Ronita Bardhan This week, James spoke with building scientist and urban engineer, Dr Ronita Bardhan. The conversation centred around India's slum rehabilitation housing (SRH) policy and what this means for public health. Listen now on: Episode 5 With Prof Shumone Ray This weeks episode is a conversation between James and Professor Shumone Ray, the Founding Chair and Executive Director of the NNEdPro Global Centre. Building on the last episode with Dr Ronita Bardhan, they discussed: - Food systems - Complexities of the food environment - The TIGR2ESS Programme Listen now on: Episode 6 With Alan Flanagan This week, James spoke with Alan Flanagan, a PhD researcher at the University of Surrey and the founder of Alinea Nutrition. Though many of the recent podcasts having centred around the ongoing coronavirus crisis, this conversation is an in-depth look at nutrition research under a number of headings. Listen now on: Episode 7 With Maldon District Council In this episode, James had the opportunity to sit with members from Maldon District Council and some of the people who work with its partner organisations. In it, they discussed the challenge for public health bodies in the face of COVID-19, the programmes they have implemented and how people can help in their local areas. Listen now on: Dietitians & Medical Education Series In this new series on dietitians in medical nutrition education and other, non-traditional occupations we hope to highlight and endorse the work being done by so many dietitians and try to understand how their training and experience can influence other disciplines and professionals. Listen now Episode 1 - Dr Alyce Wilson: Listen now Episode 2 - Dr Duane Mellor RD: Listen now Episode 3 - Dr Tim Eden RD: other poDCASTS From time to time, NNEdPro members are invited to participate in podcasts that are not hosted by NNEdPro. You can find them below: The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson Professor Sumantra Ray Being Good, Doing Good, and Feeling Good Professor Sumantra Ray and Nikitah Ray had a fascinating discussion on global nutrition challenges and solutions with Troy Thompson. Imagine reimagining local recipes for optimal taste and nutrition! Discover the "hidden hunger" of micronutrient deficiency, the concept of the body's "training weight," insights on metabolic health, and even some mouth-watering pictorial recipes. Tune in and get inspired to make a difference in the world of nutrition! Listen now on: Functional Health - Episode 57 Professor Sumantra Ray and Ben Atkinson Linking Nutrition Research, Policy And Clinical Practice Through Evidence And Education In this conversation, they talk about: - Nutrition education in healthcare - New nutrition education methods such as The Mobile Teaching Kitchen - The importance of linking nutrition research, policy and clinical practice - much, much more Listen now on: