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12th international Summit on food, nutrition & health Human Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Global Challenges From Ethics and Implementation to Inequalities 23-25 November 2026 | Malta Event organised by Main Summit event hosted by Lead Partners Programme Registration Speakers Abstracts Supporters FAQs More... 2026 Stakeholder Information 2025 Abstracts The NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, in lead partnership with BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE), the iKANN Nutrition Research Registry , the Global Nutrition, Health & Disease Programme at Ulster University and the Mobile Teaching Kitchen International (MTKi) Initiative , is thrilled to announce the 12th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health is expected to be held in Malta in November 2026. Under the theme “Human Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Global Challenges: From Ethics and Implementation to Inequalities ”, the Summit will bring together global experts, practitioners and policymakers to explore how advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping research, education and practice across food, nutrition and health. At a time when AI is accelerating innovation, the 12th Summit will emphasise the importance of ethical and equitable implementation to ensure these technologies support, rather than exacerbate, global inequalities. Aligned with Target 2030, the programme will focus on sustainable and inclusive progress, recognising that addressing interconnected climate, health and nutrition challenges requires meaningful collaboration between human and artificial intelligence. Photos from the 2025 Summit in Dundee & St Andrews, Scotland . View the full album here . Attendance at the Summit is eligible for Royal Society of Biology (RSB) CPD points, as we underwent successful RSB accreditation awarding 87 points for the main Summit events, and delegates may record these points as part of their continuing professional development. Delegates of the NNEdPro Summit are entitled to a 20% discount on the cost of publishing an article in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health . Ethics & Governance Fair, transparent, responsible AI. Innovation & Implementation Practical AI tools in food, nutrition and health. Research Frontiers Data science and emerging applications. Education & Capacity Building Digital learning and Illiteracy. Sustainability & Global Impact Climate resilience and planetary health. Core Thematic Tracks Programme Registration Proposed Summit Events Pre-Summit Satellite Event Global North Symposium London | UK Kings College London London | UK 20 July 2026 Hybrid Register Pre-Summit Satellite Event international awards Symposium Bern University of Applied Sciences Bern | Switzerland 10 September 2026 Hybrid Register Pre-Summit Satellite Event Scientific advances symposium Ulster University Ulster | Northern Ireland November 2026 Hybrid Register Pre-Summit Satellite Event Global south Symposium Tec de Monterrey Mexico City | Mexico 31 August 2026 Hybrid Register Pre-Summit Satellite Event international policy dialogues NNEdPro Regional Networks Mini Symposia October 2026 Online Register Main Summit 12th international summit University of Malta Valletta | Malta 23-25 November 2026 Hybrid Register Accommodation Post-Summit Satellite Event Climate Change Symposium São Paulo | Brazil December 2026 Hybrid Register Post-Summit Satellite Event global youth symposium University of St Andrews St Andrews | Scotland December 2026 Hybrid Register Summit Chairs & Key Speakers International Summit Co-Chairs / Key Speakers Prof Pauline Douglas NNEdPro | Ulster Prof Karen Mugliett University of Malta Prof Suzanne Piscopo Honorary President of NNEdPro & Senior Dean of IANE University of Malta | SNEB Past President Prof Sumantra Ray NNEdPro | Ulster | Cambridge | London BMJ NPH Editors-in-Chief Dr Jimmy Louie BMJ NPH Co-Editor-in-Chief Dr Kathy Martyn BMJ NPH Co-Editor-in-Chief Prof Martin Kohlmeier Emeritus BMJ NPH Co-Editor-in-Chief NNEdPro Leadership Speakers Directorial Board Honorary Presidential Officers Key Speakers Prof Ahlam Badreldin El Shikieri Taibah University Dr Alan Flannagan University of Surrey Dr Anand Ahankari Manchester Metropolitan University Dr Eoin Ryan Irish College of General Practitioners Dr Harry Jarrett HEIGHTS Francesco Giurdanella NNEdPro Jaroslav Guzanic Swiss Association for Cooperation on Nutrition Education Jørgen Johnsen Ulster University Sarah Armes NNEdPro Summit Contributions from NNEdPro & IANE Members and Regional Networks NNEdPro and IANE have close to 1000 members straddling the International Virtual Core and the International Collaborators Group , all of whom are invited to contribute to the Summit. NNEdPro and IANE also work with several Strategic Collaborative Partners , including academic institutions and specialist organisations. Leads from our 10 Regional Networks spanning nearly 80 countries will also contribute directly to the shaping of the 2026 Summit events. Our Summit is also supported by our Youth Ambassadors . Abstracts Abstract Submissions Our call for 2026 abstracts isn't open yet. We will accept abstracts that align with the theme of this year's Summit or any scientific topic related to food, nutrition and health. Abstracts relevant to the themed BMJ NPH Special Collections could also be submitted. Accepted abstracts have the opportunity to be published in the open-source journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health . View the 2025 Abstracts Key Information ABSTRACT VIRTUAL PRESENTATION AND COMPETITION T o deliver an engaging Summit experience for presenters and attendees, authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to submit a short video (3 to 5 minutes) presenting their work; this will be displayed on the website prior to the Summit. In addition to the online videos, accepted abstracts will also be asked to provide a printed A3 poster of their work, which will be displayed at the Summit venue. T he authors are encouraged to present and discuss their posters in person during the breaks on the 2nd and 3rd days of the Summit. The presenter does not necessarily need to be the first author. The winners will be announced on the final day of the Summit. The judges will review the online presentation videos. An in-person presentation in front of the poster is not required to participate in the competition. You must register for the Main Summit to have your abstract reviewed. You can submit up to 3 abstracts per registration. IMPORTANT DATES Submission Deadline: TBC Notification of Acceptance: TBC Other Key Dates: Video Submission Deadline: TBC Poster submission deadline (see key information above for guidance): If using NNEdPro’s printing services: TBC (A3 PDF format to info@nnedpro.org.uk ) Printing your own posters: TBC Abstract Competition winners will be announced at the Global Youth Essay Competition & Festival of Ideas. The judges will be reviewing the submitted videos posted online. We encourage early submission to take advantage of lower registration fees and to secure your spot at the Summit. If you have any questions regarding the abstract submission process, please contact us at info@nnedpro.org.uk Supporters Partners LEAD PARTNERS Global Nutrition [Health & Disease] SUPPORTING PARTNERS HOST ORGANISATIONS Supporters Looking to showcase your brand alongside the below leading organisations driving real change in the world of food, nutrition and health? Join us as a supporter and make your mark! We offer a variety of dynamic supporter packages and exhibitor opportunities tailored to maximise your impact. Click on the link below to discover how you can be part of this exciting journey. Supporter Packages Platinum Supporters Silver Supporters Summit Organisers The Summit Organising Committee also includes several moderators, speakers and panellists. Debashis Chakraborty Summit Organising Committee Francesco Giurdanella Summit Organising Committee | Global Youth Essay Competition Representative Gerald Cheruiyot Summit Organising Committee | Social Media Coordination Jorgen Johnsen BMJ Poster Competition & Abstracts Panel Joyce Haddad International Awards Symposium Representative Karen Mugliett Summit Co-Chair Kathy Martyn Summit Organising Committee | BMJ Poster Competition & Abstracts Panel Matheus Abrantes Summit Organising Committee | Global South Symposium Representative Pauline Douglas Summit Organising Committee | Scientific Advances Symposium Representative Priyanka Kotak Summit Organising Committee | Global Youth Essay Competition Representative Ramya Rajaram Academic Lead of Summit Organising Committee Rauf Khalid Summit Organising Committee | Global North Symposium Representative Samyyia Ashraf Global Youth Essay Competition Representative Sarah Anderson Operations Lead of Summit Organising Committee Sarah Armes Summit Organising Committee | Global North Symposium Representative Sucheta Mitra Summit Organising Committee | International Awards Symposium Representative Sumantra Ray Summit Co-Chair Suzanne Piscopo Summit Organising Committee | Honorary President of NNEdPro & Senior Dean of IANE Veronica Flores Bello Global South Symposium Representative FAQs Frequently Asked Questions What is included in the fee? Registration to the Main Summit includes In-Person/Virtual Access to the live sessions on the selected date. If you are attending in person, your registration also includes a snack on the selected date. As a delegate of the NNEdPro Summit, you are entitled to a 20% discount on the cost of publishing an article in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. The fee does not include accommodation, transportation, visa or any travel-related costs. How to avail of students and groups discount? For students discount, please go to the registration page and select the students option. For groups discount, please write to us at info@nnedpro.org.uk and we are happy to discuss your requirements. Privacy Policy Registration and attendance at, or participation in the event constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the organiser's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee's image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes. Malta (Main Summit) Travel Requirements Whilst we cannot provide direct advice on visas and other travel requirements, please note that: You may require a visa to enter Malta. Malta is part of the Schengen Area, and many non-EU nationals need a Schengen visa for short stays (up to 90 days in any 180-day period). Please check the official Maltese visa/Schengen guidance and/or the nearest Maltese embassy or consulate in your country. Your passport must meet Schengen entry rules (commonly: issued within the last 10 years and valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area). Some airlines and transit points may apply additional checks. You may need vaccine certificates in specific circumstances (for example, proof of yellow fever vaccination if arriving from, or transiting through, an affected area). Please check the latest health requirements via official travel health advice. Customs regulations apply, and certain items may be restricted or subject to allowances (including alcohol and tobacco). Please check current Maltese customs rules before travelling. Declaring large sums of money: if you enter, leave, or transit through Malta with €10,000 (or equivalent) or more in cash (including certain cash-like instruments), you must declare it to Customs in line with applicable EU rules. Sherpa is a helpful tool when checking visa and entry requirements. For accurate and up-to-date information, please check with the nearest Maltese embassy or consulate in your country. Please note that this information is provided as guidance only. You are responsible for ensuring you meet all Malta entry requirements, and NNEdPro does not take responsibility if you fail to do so. Any more questions? Please contact us at info@nnedpro.org.uk Previous Years 2015 Read More > 2016 Read More > 2017 Read More > 2021 Read More > 2022 Read More > 2023 Read More > 2018 Read More > 2019 Read More > 2020 Read More > 2024 Read More > 2025 Read More > Summit Proceedings 2015 – Launch of the International Summit on Medical and Public Health Nutrition Education and Research 2016 – Nutrition education and research for public health impact 2017 - From education and research through to policy and practice 2018 - Connecting nutrition as hard science and international knowledge networks 2019 - Closing the gap: data-based decisions in food, nutrition and health systems 2020 - An Evaluation of Global Knowledge Networks in the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition (2016-2025) 2021 - Advancing research, policy and practice to promote resilient and sustainable food and health systems in the year of action on nutrition 2022 - Empowering global nutrition with digital technology: Proceedings of the 8th annual International Summit on Nutrition and Health 2023 - Sustainable Resourcing for All in Food & Nutrition Security: Creative solutions for healthy & resilient populations – Proceedings of the 9th annual International Summit on Nutrition and Health 2024 - Democratising and Decolonising Food and Nutrition: From Science to Society Previous Years Programme Registration Speakers Abstracts Supporters FAQs Previous Years Top of Page Programme Registration Speakers Abstracts Supporters FAQs Previous Years International Summit

< Our Work page Global Nutrition Observatory for Medical Education (GNOME) Initiative SUPPORT Initiative managed by NNEdPro in partnership with PAN The Global Nutrition Observatory for Medical Education (GNOME) initiative marks a major milestone in global efforts to strengthen nutrition education for healthcare professionals. Building upon the success of the NEPHELP (Nutrition Education Policy for Health Professionals) project, GNOME serves as a global hub for evidence generation, knowledge sharing, and capacity building in medical nutrition education. While NEPHELP empowered healthcare professionals with practical tools and highlighted the urgent need for improved nutrition training in curricula, GNOME takes the next step by: Conducting annual surveys across NNEdPro’s 10 Regional Networks (over 1,000 members globally) to capture the state of medical nutrition education. Generating evidence to drive policy and curriculum change, led jointly by our US and UK & Ireland Regional Networks. Ensuring medical nutrition education remains a global priority, directly impacting healthcare workforce training and patient care. In a shared commitment to advance this mission, NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health and PAN International each pledged an initial £5,000 to initiate and implement the early phases of GNOME. This joint contribution forms the foundation for establishing a sustainable framework for the Observatory’s activities and for launching its first global survey cycle. Building on this seed funding, GNOME is now seeking to secure additional donors and strategic partners to expand its global reach, strengthen regional capacities, and ensure the long-term sustainability of this landmark initiative. What the Joint Pledge has Enabled The launch of the GNOME Initiative at the NNEdPro Global Food, Nutrition and Health International Summit 2025 in Scotland (10th to 13th December 2025). The St Andrews Satellite Event on Medical Nutrition Education on 13 December 2025, featuring active participation from both NNEdPro and PAN International. A live peer review during the NNEdPro Global Food, Nutrition and Health International Summit 2025 of the GNOME global survey design and implementation plan. The development and promotion of the GNOME microsite , including digital letters of support and joint visibility for both organisations. The establishment of a framework for future data collection , regional reports, and the first Global Observatory Report. PAN International and NNEdPro Global Institute provided formal letters of support and contribute to ongoing visibility efforts across communication platforms. New Year Plans and Road Ahead Beginning January 2026 , both organisations will jointly explore new fundraising and donour opportunities to expand GNOME’s reach and impact . Both NNEdPro and PAN International r eaffirm their shared commitment to scientific independence, transparency, and integrity in all collaborative and fundraising activities related to GNOME. What will we do with the Data and Insights from GNOME in Each Region? NNEdPro, for ~two decades, and, more recently, PAN, have a track record of global excellence in delivering medical/healthcare nutrition education. NNEdPro has also led the publication of key textbooks, including Elsevier Essentials of Nutrition in Medicine and Healthcare. GNOME will enable a range of intelligent, precise and sustainable educational interventions tailored to needs and opportunities in every region of the world, strengthening the global healthcare workforce by 2030 and beyond. Through this joint partnership, NNEdPro and PAN International are uniting their global networks, expertise, and resources to ensure that nutrition education remains a global priority , empowering the healthcare workforce to meet the nutrition challenges of the future. Invitation to Support Donate Find Out More We are delighted that GNOME is entering a collaboration with BMC Medical Education, and in 2026, together we will produce a special issue on medical nutrition education, with the GNOME leadership serving as Guest Editors. We also expect that outputs from the GNOME Initiative will be published in our partner journals, BMJ NPH and CABI Food and Nutrition Science, amongst others. OBjectives Global Observatory Establish GNOME as the international platform to collect, analyse, and disseminate data on nutrition in medical curricula. Capacity Building Strengthen regional networks to contextualise and scale solutions. Nutrition Education Recognition Empower professionals through competitions and innovation forums. Evidence into Action Provide policy guidance and practical tools to integrate nutrition into medical education globally. Launch GNOME was formally launched at the St Andrews Satellite Event on Medical Nutrition Education on 13th December 2025, during the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health. key activities Regional Network Developments Sustaining 10 Regional Networks. Conducting annual surveys on the state of medical nutrition education. Producing regional reports feeding into the Global Observatory Report. Awards and Recognition Building on the NNEdPro–IANE Medical Nutrition Education Excellence Award (launched in 2025), GNOME will expand opportunities to showcase innovation and leadership in nutrition education globally. Annual Global Reports Yearly Global Observatory Reports and regional snapshots will highlight progress, gaps, and opportunities in medical nutrition education. Recurring Summit Satellite Events Annual satellite events at the International Summit will ensure medical nutrition education stays on the global agenda. Expected Outcomes A sustainable global observatory for nutrition in medical education. Strengthened regional networks with locally relevant action. Increased innovation and recognition through competitions and awards. Evidence-informed recommendations for policymakers, universities, and professional bodies. GNOME Steering committee Anchor 1 Leadership and Operations Shumone Ray** - Chair Pauline Douglas - Vice Chair Francesco Giurdanella / Ramya Rajaram – Joint Secretariat NNEdPro US Regional Network Representatives Carine Lenders* Mariana Markell Martin Kohlmeier* NNEdPro UK & Ireland Regional Network Representatives Ebiambu Agwara Kathy Martyn Kristy Howells* James Bradfield PAN Representatives Nanine Wayma Roberta Alessandrini * Guest Editors ** Editorial Lead for publications

Support us Donate now the roundtable of patrons how the roundtable works The Roundtable of Patrons is a funding structure that allows organisations and stakeholders to support multiple initiatives across NNEdPro’s key areas of impact. 1. Patronage Contribution and Selection of Initiatives Each Patron contributes at their chosen tier level. Patrons at higher tiers can allocate their funding across multiple initiatives. For example, a Diamond Patron can choose up to 5 initiatives to support. A Ruby Patron can support 1-2 initiatives of their choice. Each patron directs their funding to specific areas, ensuring a targeted impact while benefiting from associated recognition and engagement opportunities. 2. The Summit vs. The Roundtable of Patrons The Summit has its own dedicated sponsorship model, while the Roundtable offers a flexible, long-term funding opportunity across multiple programmes. The Summit Supportership Packages (Platinum, Gold, Silver) are exclusive to the Summit. Organisations can support the Summit only through these packages, receiving event-specific benefits such as branding, speaking opportunities, and VIP access. The Roundtable of Patrons is a wider, year-round commitment that funds multiple initiatives, including the Summit if chosen, but it is not Summit-specific. 3. Can a Patron Support Both? Yes! An organisation can: Become a Summit Supporter through Platinum , Gold , or Silver sponsorship. Join the Roundtable of Patrons at Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, etc. to support broader initiatives. Do both—support the Summit separately while also funding additional initiatives via the Roundtable. tiers of patronage Each tier of patronage corresponds to a level of financial commitment and support, allowing stakeholders to engage at different levels. Since the Summit has its own supportership system, this patronage structure serves as a higher-level, year-round commitment that funds one or more initiatives. The tiers are as follows: Diamond Patron (Top Tier) – Supports multiple initiatives (e.g., 4-5 initiatives or major sponsorship of a flagship initiative). Emerald Patron – Supports 2-3 initiatives. Ruby Patron – Supports 1-2 initiatives. Sapphire Patron – Funds a specific project or a focused area within an initiative. Opal Patron (Entry-Level) – Provides general or unrestricted support. initiative alignment Each initiative falls within a grouping to help guide patrons towards supporting causes that align with their mission. Instead of treating initiatives as separate, they are clustered based on common themes, making it easier for organisations to choose an area that resonates with their priorities. Groupings include: Advancing Global Nutrition & Health Summit (flagship initiative) MTK International NNEdPro IANE Cutting-Edge Science & Research Data Science Human Intervention Studies BMJ Nutrition Education, Literacy & Capacity Building Summer School Literacy Libraries Leadership Training Sustainability & Future Innovations Sustainability Awards Symposium Each Patron Tier funds one or more initiatives within a grouping, ensuring that patrons can direct their contributions towards areas that reflect their values while maintaining flexibility in their impact. recognition & benefits Each tier of patronage comes with exclusive benefits to recognise and reward supporters for their contributions. Diamond Patron Named as a "Principal Patron" on all funded initiatives. Receives VIP invitations to the Summit and networking events. Gains priority branding on the website, reports, and social media. Has the opportunity to provide thought leadership through a strategic advisory role. Emerald Patron Recognised as a "Lead Patron" for selected initiatives. Invited to high-level roundtable discussions. Featured in patron newsletters and research reports. Ruby Patron Recognised as a "Major Patron" . Featured on initiative-specific promotional materials. Receives complimentary passes to select events. Sapphire Patron Recognised as a "Key Patron" . Invited to special donor updates and briefings. Opal Patron Acknowledged on the website and in select publications as a “Supporting Patron” . Receives regular impact updates. Join the Patrons of the Roundtable Crowdfunding Campaigns PLEASE DONATE TO OUR CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGNS If you’d like to support our initiatives but aren’t ready to join the Roundtable, you can still make a difference through our Crowdfunding Campaigns. Every contribution, big or small, helps drive impact. International MTK Help us enhance the health and wellbeing of women, children and families within marginalized and underserved communities. India MTK Help us empower communities in India to break the cycle of poverty and illness by providing low-cost, nutritious food with essential knowledge. UK MTK Support us on our mission to provide a sustainable approach to addressing failing food systems in marginalised communities. Forum for Democratising Food & Nutrition Support a platform for action, driving meaningful change in how food and nutrition is produced, shared, and applied to create lasting impact. Global Nutrition Observatory for Medical Education Expand its global reach, strengthen regional capacities, and ensure the long-term sustainability of this landmark initiative.

NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health is an award-winning interdisciplinary think-tank, building upon 10 years of nutrition education, research and innovation. 2025 IMPACT REPORT Target 2030: Food and Nutrition Policy - From Human to Planetary Health Published December 2025 APPEAL: 18 years of impact. One shared goal: a world where nutrition shapes policy and saves lives. We can't do it without you. Back our crowdfunding campaign today and help NNEdPro reach Target 2030. Donate Now - every pound counts. Founded in Cambridge (UK) in 2008 and directed by Professor Sumantra (Shumone) Ray , the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, along with its partner initiatives seeks to advance and implement food and nutrition knowledge for health and society. Our aim is to improve nutrition-related health outcomes by training professionals, strengthening research, implementing solutions and addressing inequalities, in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals . Together, through cutting-edge action-oriented research, training, and interdisciplinary partnerships, we can improve food and health systems – from production through to consumption, and beyond into frontline healthcare – focusing on equitable access to knowhow at all levels, to change behaviours and facilitate sustainable improvements in global nutrition. Check out our latest Impact Report and join us in shaping the future - your support makes a difference! Proudly working with let's end malnutrition by 2030 OUR TOP OFFERINGS The Mobile Teaching Kitchen International Initiative The NNEdPro Mobile Teaching Kitchen International Initiative empowers vulnerable community members by teaching skills such as culinary nutrition education and microenterprise. It aims to enhance the health and wellbeing as well as address the economic challenges of women, children and families, including those at risk of nutritional deficiencies. LEARN MORE DONATE forum for democratising food & nutrition: A Knowledge & Advocacy Initiative Following the resounding success of our 2024 Summit on Democratising and Decolonising Food & Nutrition, attended in person by over 500 delegates and supported by a vast number of global and regional stakeholders, we are pleased to announce the creation of a knowledge and advocacy forum dedicated to progressing the actions arising from this highly impactful Summit. LEARN MORE DONATE Global Nutrition Observatory for Medical Education (GNOME) Initiative The Global Nutrition Observatory for Medical Education (GNOME) initiative aims to act as a global platform to gather evidence, strengthen regional networks and drive policy change so that nutrition education becomes an integral part of medical training worldwide. LEARN MORE DONATE BMJ NUTRITION, PREVENTION & HEALTH A peer-reviewed journal publishing high-quality research on the role of nutrition in disease prevention, health promotion, and policy impact. Read More > ADVISORY SERVICES To provide independent, evidence-informed advisory and consulting support to organisations across health, education, food systems, and policy, translating nutrition science into practical, scalable solutions for real-world impact. Read More > DATA SCIENCE AND EVIDENCE SyNtHESIS HUB A hub for advancing research literacy and analytical skills through tailored training, collaborative projects, and evidence-based insights for informed decision-making in nutrition and health. Read More > foundation certificate in applied human nutrition An intensive programme equipping professionals with evidence-based knowledge and practical skills in nutrition science, research, and policy to drive global health impact. Read More > INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF NUTRITION EDUCATORS A global network supporting professionals in advancing nutrition education, leadership, and research to improve health outcomes worldwide. Read More > human nutrition intervention studies To offer expert support, guiding organisations in designing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based strategies to improve dietary behaviours, health outcomes, and nutrition policies. Read More > NNEdpro in the news our numbers +28,800 Followers across all social media platforms. +24,000 People served annually by our base Mobile Teaching Kitchen. +315 Alumni of our flagship summer school & foundation certificate training. 100 S Professionals receiving specialised training in nutrition and health every year. +500 In person registrants for our 2024 International Summit and many more online. +350 Invitations to deliver academic teaching & scientific presentations. our publications +240 Peer-reviewed journal papers directly led by our projects. +70 Scientific articles for knowledge dissemination. +13 Textbooks and chapter contributions. We successfully completed the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health in Scotland in December 2025 under the theme Target 2030: Food and Nutrition Policy - From Human to Planetary Health . Please take some time to check the photos from the event, the outstanding abstracts we received, and how our programme went. Please also take a moment to learn about our 2026 Summit here . Establishment of a Scottish hub NNEdPro has an established and growing presence in Scotland, building on longstanding roots in clinical and public health nutrition and strengthened by the opening of our strategy office in Dundee. Since then, we have developed a strong regional network, delivered impactful community programmes through the Mobile Teaching Kitchen, and formed strategic partnerships with leading academic, community, and policy organisations. From large-scale events such as the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health to local culinary education initiatives reaching over a thousand community members, our work in Scotland reflects a commitment to collaboration, innovation, and sustainable impact, with plans to further expand our reach and contribution in the years ahead. Learn more about our Scottish hub here . Latest CONTENT Inside the NNEdPro Summer School: A Reflection on Learning, Practice and Perspective 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 Exploring Food Consumption Behaviour Among Eritrean Migrants in Switzerland: A Scoping Study 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 The Gala Dinner of the 11th International Summit 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 read our blogs read our articles & Newsletters Partner initiatives founded by the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health Global Nutrition [Health & Disease]

Discover NNEdPro's award-winning initiatives in food and nutrition, advancing universal health coverage and innovation worldwide. About Us Join us Founded in Cambridge (UK) in 2008 and directed by Professor Sumantra (Shumone) Ray , the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, along with its partner initiatives seeks to advance and implement food and nutrition knowledge for health and society. Our aim is to improve nutrition-related health outcomes by training professionals, strengthening research, implementing solutions and addressing inequalities, in line with the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals . resources Strategic Plan (2021-25) 15-Year Impact Report Our Work 2025 Impact Report NNEdPro arose from the 2007 Nutrition Action Plan of the UK Health Departments and was originally coined as the Need for Nutrition Education Project (2008-10) with support from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR). The project subsequently gained further support from the Medical Research Council (MRC), evolving into the Need for Nutrition Education/Innovation Programme (2011-15). Following incorporation in 2015, NNEdPro received additional support from Innovate UK and was restructured through the ‘Innovate to Succeed Programme’ at St John’s Innovation Centre in Cambridge to become the NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health (2016-22), a multi-award-winning, interdisciplinary, and international think-tank. Since its inception, NNEdPro has received co-hosting support from the Cambridge Institute of Public Health (2008-10), the MRC Elsie Widdowson Laboratory (2010-18) and the British Dietetic Association (2008-22). Over this period, NNEdPro experienced extensive growth and finally restructured in July 2022 to become the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health , a social enterprise incorporating the functions of an independent research organisation, education and training centre, and providing advisory services, all of which draw from an over 18-year track record of excellence in thought leadership. Read more about our history here . Anchored at St John’s Innovation Centre in Cambridge (UK), which hosts our corporate office, we operate virtually across borders, bringing together over 1000 international collaborators from more than 80 countries and convening ten regional networks across six continents . Our corporate office provides a close working interface with the University of Cambridge, whilst our partner journal office is hosted in the BMJ publishing group in London, England. Additionally, our partner laboratory office is hosted at Ulster University in Northern Ireland and our strategy office is located in Dundee, Scotland. Our Virtual Core team of around 80 highly qualified professionals works seamlessly to undertake social impact projects alongside world-class research, including trials, data science and evidence synthesis, whilst also developing innovative educational models for capacity building. We also offer a wide range of education and training courses, including our flagship Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition as well as continuing professional development opportunities, which include our annual International Summit in Nutrition and Health . Since our inception, we have competed successfully to receive support from several UK Government agencies, including the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and the UK Health Departments, the Medical Research Council (MRC), Innovate UK, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). We are a member of multiple UKRI-supported research consortia, including the GCRF Cambridge TIGR2ESS Group , BBSRC Reading Food Biosystems Group , ESRC Cambridge DTP Group , GCRF Surrey India Group and the GCRF Ulster Latin America Safe Water Group . We have also regularly received competitive funding from several Non-Government and Non-Profit agencies both in the UK and internationally. Across our projects and initiatives, we work in close collaborative partnership with a wide range of academic institutions (including the University of Cambridge since 2008 and Ulster University since 2009) and specialist organisations (including the British Dietetic Association since 2008 and the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior since 2009) bringing together over a hundred international R&D collaborations. Read more about our key strategic collaborations and partnerships here . From the time of our 10th Anniversary, we have successfully founded several subsidiary organisations: Bhavishya Shakti: The Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK) International Initiative ; BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health (BMJ NPH) ; The International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) and its associated International Knowledge Application Network-hub in Nutrition (iKANN) ; The International Food and Nutrition (TIFN) Trust; the CREATE Global Leadership Academy ; and the CREATE Centre for Population Health, Resilience & Sustainability . NNEdPro is primarily responsible for the strategic management of these partner initiatives which link to our overall mission. Read more about our mission, vision and aims here . Our work has been consistently recognised by numerous awards of national and international significance: 2024 EIT-EU Proof of Concept Award: Mobile Teaching Kitchen 2023 Finalist: The Glenmark Nutrition Awards 2022 SNEB Nutrition Education Program Impact Award 2021 University of Cambridge Vice Chancellor’s Awards 2019 Highly Commended, Emerald Interdisciplinary Research Awards 2018 Joint Recipient Global Challenges Award 2017 ESPEN-MNI International Winner 2017 BMA Charities Award 2016 Finalist & Runner-Up: BMJ Education Team of the Year Awards 2015 Complete Nutrition Outstanding Achievement Award 2013 BMA Josephine Lansdell Award 2025 IMPACT REPORT Target 2030: Food and Nutrition Policy - From Human to Planetary Health Published December 2025 An 'A to Z' of NNEdPro's activities, outputs and expertise from the last 17 years. Archive 2018 Overview 2019 Overview 2020 Overview 2021 Overview 2022 Overview 2023 Overview 2024 Overview GOVERNANCE INFORMATION NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health is an independent not-for-profit social enterprise, registered as a company limited by guarantee, entitled: NEED FOR NUTRITION EDUCATION/INNOVATION PROGRAMME (NNEDPRO) & CAMBRIDGE RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND TRAINING ENTERPRISE (CREATE) . 'NNEDPRO-CREATE' is the legal holder of the registered international trademark of NNEdPro and its associated intellectual property. The NNEdPro Global Institute also works under partnership agreements with three other legal entities in the UK, which are registered with the Charity Commission (and their devolved equivalents) for the purposes of jointly administering grants and charitable funding relating to research and education projects. These entities are: - Ulster University - Lord Rana Foundation Charitable Trust - The International Food and Nutrition Trust C.I.C.

WHAT IS ON For photos and videos, check out our gallery NNEdPro in the UK - September 2023 NNEdPro 15-Year Impact Report Launch 1 2th September WHOCC at Imperial College Mobile Teaching Kitchen International Initiative Event 13th September Fitzwilliam College at the University of Cambridge CREATE Global E-Academy Launch Event 15th September St John’s Innovation Centre in Cambridge Annual NNEdPro-NICHE Symposium 19th September Ulster University Mobile Teaching Kitchen International Initiative Workshop 21st September The Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen MTK Taste Testing Session 22nd September in Dundee Photos NNEdPro in the USA - July 2023 SNEB Conference 20th to 23rd July Workshop: Application of the Mobile Teaching Kitchen as an Innovation to Tackle Food Insecurity in the US and Internationally Culinary Experience Events 22nd July Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill 27th and 29th July BCCC, Brooklyn, NYC Photos Archive 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2022 2022 NNEdPro in India – September 2022 Exploratory Workshop on Climate Change and Heat Resilience in Food and Health Systems 3rd September More info Impacts of Climate Change on Rural and Urban Food Security, Health and Livelihoods: An Exploratory Workshop 9th September More info June 2022 Preconception Nutrition: Breaking the Cycle of Deprivation Conference at the Royal Society of Medicine 8th June More info 7th NNEdPro Foundation Certificate and Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition – May 2022 Live Virtual Sessions in May 2022 The 2022 edition of the Summer School was co-organised with the School of Advanced Studies on Food and Nutrition of the University of Parma, Italy, and was delivered by a contingent of internationally recognised lecturers for the occasion. More info NNEdPro in the USA – July 2022 SNEB Conference – MTK Award 29th to 31st July More info The 8th International Summit on Nutrition and Health – July 2022 Event organised by NNEdPro and IANE in partnership with BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. The NNEdPro International Summit on Nutrition and Health is a leading annual scientific meeting. The theme of this year’s summit is Empowering Global Nutrition with Digital Technology. 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. More info NNEdPro in India – March 2022 Summative Workshop for the Mobile Teaching Kitchen Initiative, TIGR2ESS Flagship Project-6 and the NNEdPro India (& South Asia) Regional Network 19th March Conference at Panjab University 24th and 25th March 2021 2021 NNEdPro Online - July 2021 The 7th International Summit on Nutrition and Health Online Event Learn more about the 2021 Summit Virtual Roundtable on SDG 2 – ‘Zero Hunger' Online Event FAO 24h Global Marathon for Sustainability - April 2021 Online Event Learn more about the event NNEdPro Online - June 2021 Regional Network Meetings Online Events Learn more about our Regional Networks NNEdPro Online - May 2021 6th NNEdPro Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition Online Event Learn more about the Summer School NNEdPro Online - March 2021 iKANN Round Table Online Event Learn more about iKANN Cambridge Festival - Mobile Teaching Kitchens: A community-led food revolution in India Launch of the Mobile Teaching Kitchen Cookbook Online Event Learn more about the Cookbook 2020 events 2020 NNEdPro Online - November 2020 3rd ERimNN Brighton Showcase: Nutrition and COVID-19 Joint annual meeting of the NNEdPro UK and Ireland Regional Network and the Nutrition Implementation Coalition. Online Event Learn more about The UK Coalition Food, nutrition and health in medical education - March 2020 First Nutritank Conference Royal Society of Medicine Check out the page NNEdPro Mexico Regional Network Launch - February 2020 Mexico City, Mexico Check out the full programme NNEdPro Swiss Regional Network Launch - February 2020 10th February - The Ambassador Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland Check out the programme l check out the photos NNEdPro Online - September 2020 5th NNEdPro Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition Online Event Learn more about the Summer School 6th International Summit on Medical Nutrition Education and Research Online Event Learn more about the 2020 Summit Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine Webinar - March 2020 Cardiovascular disease prevention: What the nutritional science shows us. An outline for practitioners on food, nutrition, and health. Check out the slides NNEdPro Italy Regional Network Launch - February 2020 14th February - Parma, Italy Check out the programme NNEdPro in India - January/February 2020 Activities in India as part of the annual meetings in our NNEdPro India Regional Network. Check out the full programme 2019 events 2019 The Optimal Nutritional Care Conference 2019 19th November - Cancer Research UK, Cambridge Institute More info NNEdPro Australia and New Zealand Network Regional Meeting - December 2019 2nd December - NeW Space, The University of Newcastle Check out the photos Feed for Health – The Nutrition Education Policy for Healthcare Practice Training Package (NEPHELP) - October 2019 12th October - Lafferty Lecture Theatre, Basildon University Hospital, Nether Mayne, Basildon SS16 5NL, UK NNEdPro in India - August 2019 NNEdPro Global Centre, Cordia Group and TIGR2ESS (Cambridge University) Joint Workshop on Rural/Agricultural Adaptation of the Mobile Teaching Kitchen Model 25-26th August, Sanghol, Punjab Check out the programme First Joint Workshop of ‘Bhavishya Shakti’ Project (Kolkata) & the TIGR2ESS Programme Flagship Project-6 (Cambridge University): Mobile Teaching Kitchens as a tool for Education on Food and Nutrition for Empowerment and Entrepreneurship 29-30th August, Kolkata Check out the programme 5th International Summit on Medical Nutrition Education and Research Thursday 11th July 2019, Cambridge The International NNEdPro Summit on Medical & Public Health Nutrition Education & Research is a leading annual international scientific meeting in nutrition research and scientific dialogue attracting delegates who are key opinion leaders in the field from all over the globe. The Summit will be held in close partnership with the official NNEdPro journal: BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health. Click here for more information about the Summit. The Confluence - A Planet in Transition - November 2019 23rd November - Chesterton Community College Check out photos and videos NNEdPro UK & Ireland Regional Network Launch Event - November 2019 6h November, Brighton & Sussex Medical School Check out the agenda l Check out the programme check out the photos NNEdPro in the USA - July 2019 NNEdPro Reception + USA Network Launch Sunday 28th July, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Orlando, US Check out the flyer NNEdPro in England - July 2019 NNEdPro Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition Friday 5th - Tuesday 9th July 2019, University of Cambridge The 2019 edition of the NNEdPro Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition was co-organised with the School of Advanced Studies on Food and Nutrition of the University of Parma, Italy, and will have a contingent of internationally recognised lecturers in Cambridge for the occasion. The Summer School was intended for individuals interested in nutrition and its health-applications and was also open to undergraduate students and other adult learners. Candidates were selected on the basis of their previous experience and overall suitability for the programme. Check out more NNEdPro in Switzerland - June 2019 Workshop for WHO Headquarters Interns Thursday 27th June, WHO Hearquarters Geneva, Switzerland Nutrition continues to be a central health, economic and sustainable development challenge for every region on the planet. If executed thoughtfully, catalysing the efforts, resources and voice of the vast nutrition community, the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition (2016-2025) has the potential to propagate a society-wide movement, leading to national policy change and ultimately to the end of all forms of malnutrition. The Need for Nutrition Education/Innovation Programme (NNEdPro) Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, in collaboration with the WHO Department of Nutrition and Development, is hosting the workshop Bringing Nutrition into Health Systems: From Global Training Architecture to Local Implementation Models. Check out the agenda l See the flyer NNEdPro in Brazil - May 2019 Bett Educar Brazil Transamerica Expo Center São Paulo, 14th to 17th May Learn more Official Network Launch FIA Business School, 18th May - 9am Check out the photos NNEdPro in Scotland - March 2019 NNEdPro NEPHelP Workshop at the International Forum on Quality & Safety in Healthcare - ‘Food, fluid and nutritional care as key drivers to improve healthcare outcomes: The Nutrition Education policy for Healthcare Practice Training Package’ Wednesday 27th March 2019, 09:00am – 12:30pm Glasgow SEC, Scotland We face a complex healthcare challenge from under-nutrition, over-nutrition and micronutrient deficiencies alongside inadequate hydration. Individuals experience one or more of these problems during their life course and these can complicate illnesses, lengthen hospital stay and worsen clinical outcomes. We seek to create awareness around nutrition screening and assessment for rapid management of malnutrition in healthcare. Full programme l Check out the photos NNEdPro in India - February 2019 Friday 22nd February (Kolkata) 5 Year NNEdPro India Symposium with presentation of results from the urban slums mobile teaching kitchen project The symposium will showcase results and lessons learnt from the urban slums mobile teaching kitchen project and five a taster of a Teaching Kitchen train-the-trainers workshop, with a purpose of defining the next steps Sunday 24th February (Delhi) BMJ India & NNEdPro Masterclass in Nutrition Tuesday 26th February (Sanghol, Punjab) Launch of the mobile teaching kitchen model in the rural agricultural setting Check out the photos Congress of the International Nutrigenetics & Nutrigenomics Friday 12th-13th July 2019, Cambridge The NNEdPro Global Centre in Cambridge also hosted the 13th Annual Congress of the International Society for Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics (ISNN) on 12th – 13th July 2019. It is the purpose of the ISNN Congress to increase the understanding of the role of genetic variation and individual dietary response, and the role of nutrients in gene expression. Main themes of the lectures will be nutrigenetics of food intake and genetic variants that control the interaction of the gut microbiome with bioactive food compounds. There will be an abstract competition for best contributions focused on these main themes. An intensive half-day training course for health care providers interested in using genetic information in their practice will be held on the 13th July. The Congress will be convened in conjunction with the University of Parma and its School of Advanced Studies in Food Sciences and Nutrition, a NNEdPro key strategic partner. NNEdPro in Northern Ireland - June 2019 Official opening of Nutrition and Vascular Studies Platform at NICHE Friday 21st June, Ulster University We are delighted that the state-of-the-art Nutrition and Vascular Studies platform, previously established and housed within the Medical Research Council’s Elsie Widdowson Laboratory in Cambridge, and managed in partnership with the NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, has now been transferred to the Human Intervention Studies Unit at the Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health (NICHE), Ulster University with effect from January 2019. Check out the programme l Read an overview l Check out the photos NNEdPro in England - May 2019 Feed For Health – The Nutrition Education Policy For Healthcare Practice Training Package (NEPHELP) Facilitating The Provision Of Nutrition Education, Focussing On The Hospital Setting The International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare Brighton, UK Wednesday 1st May 2019 NNEdPro in England - March 2019 New Headquarters in Cambridge Officially opened on 13th March at St John's Innovation Centre in Cambridge. Check out the photos 2018 events 2018 NNEdPro in Australia - November 2018 3rd NNEdPro Australia & New Zealand Symposium: Improving Nutrition through th e Education of Health Professions Tuesday 27th November 2018, 9.30am – 12.30pm NHMRC building Level 1, 16 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra, Australia The NNEdPro-ANZ Symposium aimed to share experiences and ideas in improving nutrition education in health profession education. The event was ideal for educators involved with teaching nutrition at Universities in particular to those teaching health professionals. This event was supported by the Nutrition Society of Australia & BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.

< Regional Networks page TIGR2ESS FP6 Flagship Project 6: Impacting Wellbeing in Rural and Urban Communities Project Overview Key determinants of populations health and resilience include heredity, environment, diet, lifestyle and socioeconomic factors. Within this framework, education and, empowerment are important components that can define theories of change to improve lives and livelihoods, leading to better nutrition, health and economic outcomes. Our flagship project explores the relationships between these factors through assessing needs and piloting innovative intervention models. We have brought together a multidisciplinary group of social scientists, land economists, basic scientists and a nutrition think tank to work on several interlinking sub-projects. Our work centres around two key research themes, the first on nutrition-specific Education, Food, Nutrition and Empowerment (EFNE) and the second on more general Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Empowerment (4E). These two themes are linked by two different, innovative intervention methods: Mobile Teaching Kitchens (MTKs), a teaching method pioneered by our partner NNEdPro, and food education-focused Innovation Farms, spearheaded by a team at NIAB. Central to our flagship project is capacity building. Our research will provide an evidence base from which Indian partners and stakeholders can extend, strengthen or create their own innovative initiatives which work in the settings in which they are applied. Through bringing different research disciplines and partners together to devise and test new interventions in the field, our flagship project will enhance youth skills, women’s entrepreneurship and improve nutritional literacy. How are we putting our research into practice? 6a: Education, Food, Nutrition and Empowerment (EFNE) We are working in rural communities in several locations across India. The EFNE theme, led by Professor Nitya Rao from UEA, is using participatory research methods in Maharashtra, Punjab, Orissa and Telangana to understand past and current nutrition and dietary practices in rural communities, across genders and generations. This work will inform community-led education programmes that re-introduce traditional dietary practices, backed up by modern nutrition science, to improve health and nutrition, particularly in women. 6b: Education, Employment, Empowerment and Entrepreneurship (4E) Our 4E theme, led by Dr Shailaja Fennell from the University of Cambridge, uses a variety of techniques including use of normative data, baseline household surveys and looking at the key links between education to empower communities towards developing skills and livelihoods for employment as well as entrepreneurship. In the context of agriculture and female smallholders this includes decisions on land use, impacting productivity and household income. 6a & 6b: Mobile Teaching Kitchens (MTK) and Innovation Farms Together with NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, led by Professor Sumantra Ray, we have adapted their MTK intervention for use in a rural setting. We are testing this adapted version at sites including Punjab and Orissa. As we refine this intervention we will roll it out to other locations, using workshops to train Indian stakeholders so that MTKs can become a self-sustaining community-led cornerstone for nutrition education in rural settings. Innovation Farms, Dr Lydia Smith from NIAB will provide an important platform for uptake of new technologies and educational materials that stem from our research. Response to COVID-19 Unhealthy diets are the leading cause of ill-health. Without dedicated action on nutrition, all forms of malnutrition are likely to increase as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on food environments. Financial hardships, reduced physical activity, and altered purchasing patterns favouring products with longer shelf-life and often poorer nutrition profiles can lead to higher levels of food insecurity, undernutrition, and overweight/obesity. We are actively responding to the pandemic. We are assessing the response of the local, state and central government and even civil society to the availability, accessibility, and affordability of food essentials. It is on record that the COVID-19 pandemic response plan was not the same for all states and districts across India. States may have various responses to ensuring food availability, depending on urban, rural and tribal contexts. Example areas of investigation include: The disruption of value chains due to staff shortages; especially fairly junior low-paid packing and sorting jobs. Such disruptions may have resulted in waste where produce could not be either picked or packed. In some cases, produce has been landfilled or suffered a much decreased value or shelf-life. An absence of traders who collect agricultural produce from the farm gate has led to dumping of fruits and vegetables in India. Reduced operational hours of markets has also caused food waste. Assessing the effects of large numbers of agricultural workers returning home to their villages after the current lockdown ends. Publications Academic papers Growth and Decomposition of Millets in Odisha: 1960-61 to 2019-20. Jena, D. and Mishra, S. (2022). Agricultural Science Digest. DOI: 10.18805/ag.D-5447 SDG 2: Zero Hunger in “Punjab 2030 – SDG Wise Road Map”. Gupta, Bhawna; Johal, Ramanjit Kaur; Kaur, Keeratpal (2022). SDG Co-ordination Centre-UNDP, Department of Planning, Government of Punjab Accepted for publication: Agrarian Distress in Punjab, the Granary of India: A Prognosis for Public Policy in an edited volume of case studies. Gill, Suveera & Johal, Ramanjit Kaur (2022). Chandler Institute of Governance, Singapore Rural women entrepreneurship: a systematic literature review and beyond, Aggarwal M, Johal RK, World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development, 2021 https://doi.org/10.1108/WJSTSD-04-2021-0039 Three-year review of a capacity building pilot for a sustainable regional network on food, nutrition and health systems education in India. Buckner L, Carter H, Ahankari A, Banerjee R, Bhar S, Bhat S, Bhattacharya Y, Chakraborty D, Douglas P, Fitzpatrick L, Maitra-Nag S, Muhkerjee S, Ray S, Roy A, Saha A, Sayegh M, Rajput-Ray M, Tsimpli I, Ray S. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000180 'Bhavishya Shakti: Empowering the Future': establishing and evaluating a pilot community mobile teaching kitchen as an innovative model, training marginalised women to become nutrition champions and culinary health educators in Kolkata, India. Buckner L, Carter H, Crocombe D, Kargbo S, Korre M, Bhar S, Bhat S, Chakraborty D, Douglas P, Gupta M, Maitra-Nag S, Muhkerjee S, Saha A, Rajput-Ray M, Tsimpli I, Ray S, (2021). BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000181 Malthus, statistics, and the state of Indian agriculture, Fennell S, The Historical Journal, p159-185, 63 (Special Issue 1, Malthusian Moments), 2020 https://doi.org/10.1017/S0018246X19000189 Knowledge synthesis and translation in global food and nutrition security to evaluate and accelerate priority actions. Johnsen JT, Buckner L, Ray S. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000104 Is global dietary change an effective strategy to curb climate change? Bradfield J, Trigueiro H, Ray S. Nutrition, Prevention & Health, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000101 The Evaluation of Mobile Teaching Kitchens as a Nutrition Education Tool to Improve Health Outcomes in Underserved Communities, Buckner L, Bhat S, Bhar S, Ray S, Roy A, Crocombe D, Carter H, Maitra-Nag S, Qamar Z, Douglas P, Rajput-Ray M, Ray S, Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 7, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2019.05.576 Book chapters Narayanan R, Rao N. 2020. Adult learning for Nutrition Security: Challenging dominant values through participatory action research in Eastern India. In Indigenous Women and Adult Learning. Routledge. Oxford. Technical reports Best practices in inclusion: A study on women's participation in the labour market, Sidebottom R, Fennell S, Baskaran G, Bhangaonkar R, 2019 Internship report Ananya Mohapatra, "Lessons from Millets, Nutrition and Beyond: Peek into Bakeries of Bhubaneswar-Cuttack, The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) Data and More". Internship Report under Mentorship of Professor Srijit Mishra, Transforming India's Green Revolution by Research and Empowerment for Sustainable food Supplies (TIGR2ESS), Watershed Support Services and Activities Network (WASSAN), Hyderabad, November 2021. Available at https://www.wassan.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/20211104_TIGR2ESSinternship_MilletsInBakeriesNFHSnMore_AnanyaMohapatra.pdf Latest news Short Film about PU's Basic Nutrition Curriculum 24 May 2022 TIGR2ESS at Panjab University: A snapshot 18 May 2022 Aquaponics as an alternative farming method for the Punjab 28 March 2022 people UK Scientific and Administrative Co-Leads Dr Shailaja Fennell Department of Land Economy, University of Cambridge Professor Sumantra Ray NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health in Cambridge (c/o The British Dietetic Association) and Centre of Development Studies, University of Cambridge (c/o Dr S Fennell) UK Scientific Co-Leads Professor Nitya Rao School of International Development, University of East Anglia Dr Lydia Smith NIAB Innovation Farm and the Eastern Agri-Tech Innovation Hub Co-Investigators from Key Partner Institutions Dr Lara Allen (Centre for Global Equality, Cambridge, UK) Professor Ramanjit Kaur Johal (Panjab University, India) Professor Srijit Mishra (Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies (NCDS), Odisha, India) Professor Suraj Kumar (Kalinga Institute of Social Science (KISS), Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, India) Professor K Narayanan (Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay, India) Dr R. Padmaja (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Patancheru, India) Dr Rengalaksmi Raj (M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Tamil Nadu, India) Postdoctoral Research Associates and Research Assistants Dr Jaswinder Kaur (Panjab University, India) Dr Rekha Bisht Sirola (IIT, Bombay, India) Dr Anuprita Shukla (University of East Anglia, UK) Dr Rekha Bhangaonkar (University of Cambridge, UK) Dr Rajshree Kanungo (NCDS, Odisha, India) Dr Shubhashree Shankar (KISS, Odisha, India) Dr Ravi Nandi (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Patancheru, India) Mr Vivek Babu (M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Tamil Nadu, India) Mr Vinod Bhalerao, Research Assistant (IIT, Bombay, India) Ms Kavitha Kasala, Research Support and Scientific Officer (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Patancheru, India) Dr Jegan Sekar, Scientist (M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Tamil Nadu, India) Stakeholders Public Health Resource Network NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health (c/o British Dietetic Association) NNEdPro Regional Network in India (c/o The Remedy Clinic Study Group) PRADAN Chintan/Lok Chetna Manch State Health Missions Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Cordia Group of Educational Institutes Sanghol, Punjab, India Kalsubai Millets and Traditional Food Organization; NGO partner in Akole, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India Inner Wheel International, Kolkata, India ICRISAT, Telangana, India MSSRF, Chennai Odisha Millet Mission and Odisha State Rural Livelihoods Mission Mehar Baba Charitable Trust (MBCT), Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab Key NNEdPro members (Mobile teaching kitchen) Dr Minha Rajput-Ray Pauline D ouglas RD *Dr Luke Buckner Jørgen Torgerstuen Johnsen *On leave of absence.

nnedpro-iane Regional Networks Good nutrition is at the foundation of good health. We see healthcare and public health practitioners as key knowledge brokers that can promote nutrition to achieve better public health. To do this, NNEdPro in collaboration with IANE convenes regional networks across six continents and currently has members in 80 countries. The Regional Networks are overseen by the Virtual Core . Please note: Membership in our Regional Networks is voluntary and based on where members are currently active. Network coverage may vary, and not all areas within a region may be represented. Click on parts of the map to read more about our regional networks. Australia & New Zealand Canada Europe India & South Asia Latin America Middle East & Central Asia Pan-Africa (including Morocco) South East & East Asia United Kingdom & Ireland United States IKANN25 CROSS-CUTTING THEMES / ACTIVITIES In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic over 2020-22, we supported the following survey initiatives across all regional networks: The Language of Communicating Nutrition and Impact (LOCNI) – this will involve the translation of our 10-point guide on nutrition and COVID-19 into multiple languages evaluating the added impact of using linguistically adapted nutrition education resources Global Food and Nutrition Insecurity Survey (GFNIS): To develop a global pandemic impact picture around agri-food and health systems, GFNIS involved a semi-qualitative assessment of acute food and nutrition insecurity due to COVID-19 through a sample survey of regional network members as advocates for nutrition and health. The abstract can be found here . COVID19 Microsite Nutrition & COVID19 Across regional networks, our Education and Training Centre facilitates: the Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition the annual International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) and E-learning initiatives. Cross-Cutting Network Themes: Nutrition Education for Healthcare Professionals Featured Example : The NEPHELP (Nutrition Education Policy for Health Practice) model seeks to change the default status of nutrition education within health systems by strengthening the nutrition workforce in each region. The original NEPHELP initiative was developed in the UK, while adaptations of NEPHELP are now envisioned across regional networks internationally. From 2025, this has been superseded by the GNOME initiative . Empowering Underserved Communities in Nutrition and Health Featured Example : The Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK) model seeks to empower marginalised community members to become culinary health educators by bringing together change drivers, from medical and nutritional personnel to lay volunteers and NGOs, all invested in reducing nutritional inequities for better health. The original MTK initiative was developed in India, with adaptations of the MTK are now planned across regional networks internationally. Responsible Science Communication for Health and Resilience Featured Example : Commencing in 2026, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in London , we are co-creating and organising a series of scientific roundtable meetings to build consensus on the role of a ‘Scientific Forum for Advancement of Mediterranean Diet Knowledge for Human Health ’. This work will enable all partners to showcase their ongoing commitment and existing Mediterranean Diet and Food-related initiatives, highlighting the shared dedication to advancing knowledge in this critical area. Cross-cutting Network Activities: Encouraging interprofessional and interdisciplinary collaboration Development of research and innovation projects Raising awareness through advocacy campaigns Delivery of scientific webinars and presentations Delivery of education sessions

Magazine Newsletters Other Articles < Key Outputs page KEY Outputs Navigation Complete Nutrition Other Articles Magazine Newsletters Other articles Cambridge Independent Article: How to eat well and support the immune system 2020 Nutra Ingredients: Medical student survey reveals nutrition training gaps 2020 Nutra Ingredients: Nutrition advice from the GP? "Medical students of today can be the agents of change" 2020 Nutra Ingredients: Evidence review: Micronutrient deficiencies and COVID-19 2020 10 Years of MNI Grant - The Value of Cooperation (2008-2018). Medical Nutrition International Industry. 2018 BNF Blog (2018). Reflecting on the importance of nutrition education for healthcare professionals 2018 BAPEN News: NNEdPro win ESPEN MNI Award 2017 2017 BMA Blog (2015) Let Food Be Thy Medicine 2015 Media India Group: Teaching Kitchens to accelerate nutrition education 2015 Perspectives in Public Health (2013) ‘Five Year Update: the Need for Nutrition Education Programme’. 2013 Nutrition Newsletters (2013) Sugar Nutrition, The Need for Nutrition Education Programme. 2013 Newcastle University (2013) Students start their PIPS. 2013 Ray, S., Rajput-Ray M., Douglas P., & Laur, C. (2013). Letter on Nutrition and Fluid Balance. BMJ. 2013 BMA News (2013) A Shared Will for Progress – Eating Your Way to a Healthy Heart. 2013 Eden T, Ray S, Sayegh M (2012). Diagnosis and Management of Raynaud’s Phenomenon – Role of Nutrition. BMJ. 2012 BMA News (2012) Call for Improved Nutrition Teaching (October 27, 2012). 2012 BMA News (2012) Juniors Promote Nutrition Campaign. 2012 BMA Student News (2011) Need for Nutrition Education Programme. 2011 Magazine NNEdPro magazine Anna Edesia, named after "Annapurna" (the Hindu deity of food and nourishment) and "Edesia" (the Ancient Roman goddess of food), is NNEdPro's platform for highlighting our ongoing work, providing a snapshot of our key projects, ongoing research outputs and related publications - including from our flagship journal, BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health. Since 2023, Anna Edesia has been published in the form of blogs , continuing to share insights into our key projects, research, and publications. From June 2021 to June 2023, Anna Edesia was a quarterly magazine, and before that, it was shared as newsletters . 6th Edition Jun 2023 5th Edition Feb 2023 4th Edition Sep 2022 3rd Edition Feb 2022 2nd Edition Nov 2021 1st Edition Jun 2021 Newsletters Newsletters NNEdPro News January 2021 End of 2020 Newsletter December 2020 NNEdPro Autumn Newsletter November 2020 NNEdPro End of Summer Newsletter September 2020 NNEdPro & IANE Joint Newsletter July 2020 Inaugural IANE Newsletter May 2020 Easter Newsletter April 2020 NNEdPro News January 2020 Seasons greetings from NNEdPro December 2019 NNEdPro News - India Special November 2019 NNEdPro News August 2019 NNEdPro News June 2019 NNEdPro News March 2019 NNEdPro News February 2019 Seasons greetings from NNEdPro December 2018 NNEdPro Nutrition Week June 2018 NNEdPro Week: Summit and Summer School August 2017 Invitation to NNEdPro Week May 2017 New Year Newsletter February 2017

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members Navigation Presidential Officers Board of Directors Operations Volunteers Interns International Virtual Core International Collaborators Regional Networks Academy (IANE) Network Ambassadors Network Alumni Network Interdisciplinary Project Teams Advisory & Steering Committees Special Interest Groups Members Index NNEDPRO GOVERNANCE NNEdPro is governed by a Board of Directors , which sets the organization’s overall direction and manages budget, risk and governance. Within the Board of Directors, four individuals are registered as Persons with Significant Control (PSCs) with UK Companies House. A sub-set of Directors form the Directorial Executive team, which provides operational support to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is advised by two committees. The Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FinARC) monitors financial risks and makes budgetary recommendations to the Board of Directors. The Strategic Advisory Committee , comprised of independent advisors, brings regional and subject-matter expertise. This committee provides strategic recommendations to the Board of Directors. advisory & Steering Committees Finance, Audit and Risk Committee Governance & Finance Committee Strategic Advisory Committee Education Committees Events Committees Institutional Ethics & Inclusivity Committee Publications Committee Anchor 1 Finance, Audit & Risk COmmittee (Finarc) FinARC is convened from time to time drawing from members of the Strategic Advisory Committee. Anchor 2 Governance & finance COmmittee (gfc) Matheus Abrantes Prof Pauline Douglas Saeeda Ahmed Prof Sumantra Ray Anchor 3 Strategic Advisory Committee (SAC) Andy Burman Former Chief Executive of the BDA & FinARC Chair Dr Anant Jani Oxford Martin Fellow at the Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford Andre Laperriere Independent Advisor Dr Colette Shortt Independent Advisor Daniel Chang Impact Investor & Strategic Advisor Prof Jeya Henry Global Centre for Asian Women's Health Kate Guberg UK Research and Innovation Prof John O'Brien Director at the Food Observatory Kerstin Plehwe President, PAN International Dr Maria Traka Deputy Head of Food Databanks National Capability, Quadram Institute Dr Melina Jampolis National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists Nimo Muthike Engagement Director, Busara Selvarani Elahi Deputy Government Chemist, LGC Group Prof Suzanne Piscopo Professor at the University of Malta Prof Dr Tamara Bucher Head of R&D Nutrition & Dietetics, Bern University of Applied Sciences Dr Vipan Bhardwaj National Board Member, Modality Partnership Dr Jeff Bohn Co-Chair University of California, Berkley Rose Hastreiter Co-Chair Founder, L3C Learning & Leadership

PHOTOS DONATE NOW PROGRAMME A mini adaption of the 2024 edition of The Confluence for Planetary Health event will be organised as part of the 10th NNEdPro-IANE International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health . . Summary of the 2023 Confluence The Confluence event unfolded into an enchanting afternoon of Indian Classical Dance and Music, a vibrant celebration of the Festival of Lights. The 2023 Confluence event was an inspiring and transformational experience, featuring not only great entertainment but also delightful samples of our mouth-watering MTK dishes. The afternoon came alive with the mesmerising rhythms of Indian classical dance and music, weaving together the rich tapestry of our cultural heritage in a spectacular showcase that truly captured the spirit of Diwali. The afternoon was a journey of enlightenment, inspiration, and connection. This year's Confluence was not just an event; it was a promise of an unmissable experience. The event took place at Chesterton Community College, Gilbert Road, Cambridge, CB4 3NY. We didn't just serve food; we provided innovative dishes inspired by our Mobile Teaching Kitchen Cookbook recipes. From Millet Upma (savoury) and Millet Halwa (sweet), every dish was a celebration of the UN International Year of the Millet, making it an unforgettable part of the event. A musical AFTERNOON of ‘East meets West’ cultural extravaganza on the theme of climate change and food security FEATURING Swetha Mangalath Mitha Madhu Yashoda Bhangaonkar Rekha Bhangaonkar Sucheta Mitra Ramya Rajaram Nikitah Ray Bani Bhattacharya All proceeds GO to the Mobile Teaching Kitchen international initiative NNEdPro's Mobile Teaching Kitchens initiative empowers communities by sharing knowledge and skills through the medium of nutrition education. It aims to enhance health and wellbeing for women, children and families across communities, especially urban slums, as well as beyond. Learn more about the project. DONATE NOW Mobile Teaching Kitchen Cookbook The cookbook has been created with the expertise of the ‘Bhavishya Shakti Co-operative Society’. Their goals are to empower and educate marginalised communities through nutrition education, creating healthy food and passing messages to friends, family and customers. Every copy of this cookbook, when sold, directly feeds back into these initiatives. PURCHASE COOKBOOK MESSAGES OF SUPPORT Cllr Shrobona Bhattacharya South Cambridgeshire District Council Cllr Mark Howell Cambridgeshire District and County Council Dr Bharatkumar N Khetani Cambridgeshire's High Sheriff Cllr Tom Bygott South Cambridgeshire District Council Shivali Bhammer Intercultural Ambassador for NNEdPro Pauline Douglas Executive Director and Vice-Chair for NNEdPro