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... JOIN US IN MALTA! 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 be held in Malta from 23 to 25 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. 2026 Stakeholder Information Accommodation Options 2026 Abstracts Photos from the 2025 Summit in Dundee & St Andrews, Scotland . View the full album here . 2025 Abstracts 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 Please note, this programme is still under draft and subject to change. 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 policy dialogues NNEdPro Regional Networks Mini Symposia October 2026 Online Register Pre-Summit Satellite Event Global south Symposium Tec de Monterrey Mexico City | Mexico 09 November 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 4 November 2026 Hybrid Register Register Main Summit 12th international summit University of Malta Valletta | Malta 23-25 November 2026 Hybrid Accommodation Gala Dinner Post-Summit Satellite Event Climate Change Symposium São Paulo | Brazil December 2026 Hybrid Register Post-Summit Satellite Event global youth symposium St Andrews | Scotland December 2026 Hybrid Register Summit Chairs & Key Speakers International Summit Co-Chairs / Key Speakers Prof Karen Mugliett University of Malta Prof Pauline Douglas NNEdPro | Ulster Prof Sumantra Ray NNEdPro | Ulster | Cambridge | London Prof Suzanne Piscopo Honorary President of NNEdPro & Senior Dean of IANE University of Malta | SNEB Past President 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 Speakers Main Summit Key Speakers Prof Ahlam Badreldin El Shikieri Taibah University Dr Alan Flannagan University of Surrey Dr Claire Copperstone University of Malta Dr Eoin Ryan Irish College of General Practitioners Helena Triguiero Consultant, Food and Health Policy at European Parliament Francesco Giurdanella NNEdPro Prof Gaudan Galea University of Malta Jaroslav Guzanic Swiss Association for Cooperation on Nutrition Education Jørgen Johnsen Ulster University Dr Jeffrey Bohn Director Energy Economics at the Anthropocene Institute Priyanka Kotak NNEdPro Dr Rajna Golubić Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism Sarah Armes NNEdPro Dr Stefan Buttigieg University of Malta Prof Dr Tamara Bucher Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) Prof Vanessa Camilleri University of Malta Satellite Event Speakers Dr Abril Campos Tecnológico de Monterrey Dr Alejandra Gonzalez Moreno Tecnológico de Monterrey Dr Alejandra Maldonado Tecnológico de Monterrey Dr Daniel Illescas Zarate Tecnológico de Monterrey Daniela Arciga Tecnológico de Monterrey Student Fiorella Espiniosa Tecnológico de Monterrey Dr Fiona Lavelle King's College London Dr Harry Jarrett HEIGHTS Dr Jeannine Baumgartner King's College London Dr Kathy Martyn University of Brighton Dr Ran Crooke WellFounded Health Dr Roberta Re Cambridge Food Science Sarah Armes NNEdPro Sophie Ognjenovic King's College London Prof Sumantra Ray NNEdPro NNEdPro Leadership Directorial Board Honorary Presidential Officers 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 The call for abstracts for the 12th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health will take place through two separate submission streams: Student Abstract Competition (Student Track – virtual only) Main Summit Abstract Call (Professional Track) We welcome submissions aligned with the Summit theme, as well as broader scientific topics related to food, nutrition, and health. Abstracts relevant to BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health Special Collections are also encouraged. Accepted abstracts will be published in the open-access journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health . Submission Process You must register for the Main Summit to have your abstract published. Student Track: You can only submit one abstract per registration. Professional Track: Virtual attendees can only submit one abstract per registration; in-person attendees can submit up to 3 abstracts per registration. All abstract submissions must be made via the online Typeforms linked below (no email submissions or document uploads will be accepted). The judges will review the online presentation videos. We encourage early submission, particularly as abstract submission is now open ahead of the standard timeline. View the 2025 Abstracts Student Abstract Competition Virtual Track Eligibility and Submission Requirements Open only to individuals who are currently students or who were students at the time the research was conducted. Accepted abstracts must have an applicable, paid registration for the Main Summit (Virtual or In-Person) in order to be published in BMJ NPH. The primary author must be a student. Important Notes on Attendance This is a fully virtual competition. Submission Limits One abstract per student submission (unless otherwise specified). Review Process Judged separately from the Main Summit abstracts. Reviewed by an expert virtual panel led by the South East and East Asia Regional Network, including: Chaired by: Prof Martin Kohlmeier | BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health Prof Dr Geeta Appannah | IMU University Dr Mary Chong | National University of Singapore Prof Dr Norlaila Mustafa | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre Presentation and Dissemination Accepted abstracts will be presented virtually. Video presentation is required. Physical posters are not required. E-posters will be displayed on the website and on monitors at the Summit. Further format details will be shared in due course. Please find the ePoster specifications in the “Abstract Guidance 2026” document below. Key Dates Submission deadline : 15 September Acceptance notifications : 15 October Video submission deadline (along with abstract revisions if required): 1 November Winners announced : 25 November Submit an Abstract Abstract Guidance 2026 e-Poster Template Professional Abstract Call (Main Summit) In-Person Track Eligibility and Submission Requirements Open to professionals and researchers who have a paid registration for the Main Summit. Accepted abstracts must have an applicable, paid registration for the Main Summit (Virtual or In-Person) in order to be published in BMJ NPH. Submission Limits Virtual attendees can only submit one abstract per registration. In-person attendees can submit up to 3 abstracts per registration. Posters Accepted abstracts will be presented as e-posters at the in-person Summit in Malta. Authors are required to attend in person to present their poster. The presenting author does not need to be the first author. In-person presenters are expected to discuss their work during designated breaks. Please find the ePoster specifications in the “Abstract Guidance 2026” document below. Video Submission Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to submit a short video (3 to 4 minutes recommended; maximum 5 minutes) presenting their work; this will be displayed on the website prior to the Summit. Review Process Judged separately from the Student Abstracts. Reviewed by an expert virtual panel including: Chaired by: A/Prof Jimmy Louie and Dr Kathy Martyn, Co-Editors of BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health Dr Ahlam El Shikieri | Taibah University Dr Alan Flanagan | University of Surrey Dr Anand Ahankari | Manchester Metropolitan University Prof Clare Wall | University of Auckland Key Dates Submission deadline : 15 September Acceptance notifications : 15 October Video and poster submission deadline : 1 November Winners Announced : 25 November Submit an Abstract Abstract Guidance 2026 e-Poster Template 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? 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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

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. Join us in Malta 12th international Summit on food, nutrition & health Human Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Global Challenges From Ethics and Implementation to Inequalities 23-25 November 2026 | University of Malta & Virtual 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. 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. 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 Designing the Dietary Journey: Translating Personalised Nutrition Science and Culinary Engineering into User Experience Author: Rishi Khiroya Reviewed by: Sarah Armes, Sarah Anderson Based on the IANE webinar presented by Jaroslav Guzanic Culinary education is often reduced to recipes and technique, yet a recent IANE webinar presented by research chef and culinary educator, Jaroslav Guzanic, suggested there is far more to the story. The session explored how sensory science, design thinking, and precision cooking can reshape the way culinary skills are taught and understood. Rather than treatin The Importance of Breastfeeding Guest Author: Michelle Tant, Senior Midwife at University of Brighton Reviewed by: Gerald Cheruiyot, Sarah Anderson World Breastfeeding Week (WBW), running from 1-7 August 2026, is a global campaign coordinated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) in partnership with WHO and UNICEF, aimed at promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding worldwide. In 2026, the theme, “Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: strengthen what works”,  emphasises bui Iron Deficiency: Hiding in Plain Sight Author: Gerald Cheruiyot Reviewed by: Dr Kathy Martyn, Sarah Anderson One in four people worldwide is living with anaemia. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 25% of the global population is affected, with iron deficiency accounting for around half of all cases. Among women, the burden is even greater, affecting an estimated 31% globally compared with around 18% of men. Despite its scale, iron deficiency rarely receives the attention it deserves. Public read our blogs read our articles & Newsletters Partner initiatives founded by the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health Global Nutrition [Health & Disease]

Past Events Summer School Summit 2026 Global Youth Essay Competition & Festival of Ideas Do You Care About Water? Global Water Security in the Age of AI and How We Are Affected December 2026 | St Andrews, Scotland 2026 Competition Guidelines 2026 Summit NNEdPro-IANE Webinar On 13th June 2026, the Youth Ambassadors hosted their first NNEdPro-IANE webinar. You can watch the recording below. This webinar covered the topic of the 2026 Global Youth Essay Competition: 2025 Global Youth Essay Competition & Festival of Ideas Youth as Agents of Change: Fresh Perspectives and Solutions on Global Food and Nutrition Challenges 13th December 2025 | St Leonards School | St Andrews, Scotland 2025 Competition Guidelines 2025 Summit 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

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

The Nutrition Implementation Coalition The Nutrition Implementation Coalition (NIC) was a collaborative group established in 2019 by NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, Nutritank, ERimNN and Culinary Medicine UK. It brought together organisations with a variety of educational, professional and research expertise, all sharing a common vision: to advocate for improved nutrition education for healthcare professionals and to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice. This aimed to strengthen the ability of doctors, nurses, and health and social care professionals to deliver effective nutrition care. “We believe better nutrition educated health and social care workforce improves patient outcomes and holds benefit for population health.“ The coalition combined its collective efforts, passion and expertise to: Research and develop strategies and resources to improve nutrition education for all healthcare professionals. Influence stakeholders to implement evidence-based nutrition care within training, increasing the nutrition capacity of the medical, health and social care workforce. aims The coalition aimed to realise its vision of a future with stronger nutrition integration in healthcare through the following objectives: Increasing the focus on nutrition education within healthcare curricula. Supporting the inclusion of assessment to ensure a minimum standard of nutrition knowledge and practice. Providing advice and resources to support curriculum developers where needed. coalition infographic RESOURCES Infographic: Time for Nutrition in Medical Education Paper: Time for Nutrition in Medical Education CN Article: Accelerating Nutrition Capacity Building for UK Doctors and Health Professionals Presentation: The Nutrition Implementation Coalition Useful Educational Resources Blog: A 13-year journey towards implementing improved medical nutrition education in the UK and beyond Note: Whilst NNEdPro worked with and collaborated on projects with each of the coalition organisations across nutrition, health, and related educational initiatives, it was not involved in reviewing all content produced by individual organisations unless explicitly stated. As such, the organisation remains proud of the collaborative work delivered but cannot endorse the accuracy or quality of all outputs or statements from individual organisations outside of formally stated joint projects. steering committee Kathy Martyn Principal Advisor Sumantra Ray Co-Convenor Ebiambu Agwara Co-Convenor Wanja Nyaga Co-ordination Matheus Abrantes Co-ordination Iain Broadley Nutritank Vince Kelly Culinary Medicine UK Elaine MacAninch ERimNN & CMUK Organisation Representatives Ally Jaffee Nutritank Breanna Lepre NNEdPro Abhinav Bhansali Culinary Medicine UK Sumi Baruah Culinary Medicine UK Rupy Aujla Culinary Medicine UK Pauline Douglas NNEdPro Minha Rajput-Ray NNEdPro Shivani Bhat NNEdPro

< Our Work page Education & Training [Nutrition Education, Training and Skills] Become a member Nutrition Education, Training and Skills Since 2018, we have spearheaded the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) as a professional membership platform for the global community of interdisciplinary professionals involved in nutrition education and innovation. IANE provides high-quality, evidence-based resources, including accredited CPD/CME courses and webinars, as well as a career development framework linked to different levels of membership and associated postnominals. IANE also hosts a series of Special Interest Groups for members, and each is linked to a Special Collection. A flagship resource of IANE is the iKANN Nutrition Research Registry , which enables knowledge exchange on upcoming studies that inform the evidence base across food, nutrition, and health. IANE is complemented by a Virtual Learning Environment where we develop and host bespoke courses targeting different groups of professional learners. Additionally, we draw on educational content from a series of textbooks in the field, which we have edited/authored/co-authored, including Essentials of Nutrition in Medicine and Healthcare , as well as the nutrition content in Essential Lifestyle Medicine. For a decade, we have been running flagship educational offerings, including our internationally renowned Cambridge Summer School and the Foundation Certificate in Applied Human Nutrition , accredited by professional bodies such as the Royal Society of Biology and the Royal College of Physicians , and endorsed by the University of Parma . We are also in year 12 of our annual International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health , bringing together key opinion leaders from across six continents each year and determining next steps in applying scientific knowledge to society through education and training, as well as advocacy and policy. Each year, the Summit Poster Competition receives scientific abstracts, which are subsequently published along with the Summit Proceedings in our flagship journal, BMJ NPH. Both our Summer School and Summit are fully hybrid, enabling in-person or online participation from anywhere in the world. We advise and supervise several Doctoral Researchers and PhD candidates registered with academic partner institutions, including Ulster University and King's College London in the UK, as well as several universities internationally. To enable collective peer review and knowledge exchange, we regularly convene an active Graduate Studies Forum attended by members of our Virtual Core, including senior academic colleagues and early- to mid-career researchers from a variety of institutions worldwide. The forum serves as a focal point for our global research capacity-building efforts in Food, Nutrition, and Health. 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. key platforms & Programmes The Education and Training Centre operates through an interconnected ecosystem of global platforms: International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) (including iKANN Digital Hub) NNEdPro–IANE Cambridge Summer School NNEdPro–IANE International Summit NNEdPro–IANE Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) CREATE Global Leadership Academy Graduate Studies, Training and Career Development Forum International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) Flagship Global Membership and Professional Platform IANE is a global professional membership body that brings together interdisciplinary practitioners, educators, and researchers working in nutrition education and its application in practice. With members in over 78 countries, IANE brings together people from around the globe who are interested in nutrition. With members across 78+ countries, IANE delivers: CPD/CME accredited courses and webinars Membership pathways with competency frameworks Special Interest Groups linked to thematic research collections Integration with iKANN Digital Hub (since 2023) Access to the iKANN Nutrition Research Registry for global knowledge exchange NNEdPro IANE Cambridge Summer School Accredited Training Programme A flagship Foundation Certificate in Applied Human Nutrition, covering the continuum from core nutritional science to clinical, public health, and policy applications. Accredited by the Royal College of Physicians as well as the Royal Society of Biology . The NNEdPro and IANE Summer School is formally affiliated with the University of Parma Delivered through a hybrid model combining live teaching, mentoring, and case-based learning 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 Global Scientific and Education Convening The NNEdPro IANE International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health is our flagship annual scientific meeting, bringing together professionals, researchers, and educators from across six continents to advance dialogue and action in nutrition and health. The Summit serves as a global platform to: Exchange cutting edge research and practice Foster interdisciplinary dialogue on complex nutrition and public health challenges Translate evidence into policy, education, and implementation pathways Publish scientific abstracts and proceedings through BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health For further information, please click here to visit the Summit page. You can also explore more about our most recent 11th International Summit and its outcomes here . Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and course development Digital Learning and Global Access A global digital platform delivering flexible, accessible learning across regions, enabling engagement with leading experts in nutrition, public health, and healthcare. Includes: Bespoke courses tailored to professional audiences. Integration with textbooks such as Essentials of Nutrition in Medicine and Healthcare. Opportunities for organisational training and needs based programme development. Access our courses here: Virtual Learning Environment. CREATE Global LEADERSHIP Academy Leadership and Transformational Skills Development The CREATE Global Leadership Academy , part of the Cambridge Research, Education and Training Enterprise, is NNEdPro’s flagship platform for developing transformational, cross-sector leadership across health, education, research, and social entrepreneurship. Embedded within our wider education ecosystem, CREATE focuses on building transferable leadership skills that enable professionals to drive meaningful change in complex systems. Key training areas include: Wellbeing Innovation at Work Values in Self-care for Leadership Transformational Leadership Skills NNEdPro Graduate Studies, Training Forum Global Research and Professional Development Platform The Graduate Studies Forum is a structured forum supporting peer learning, mentoring, and research capacity building across the NNEdPro Virtual Core and partner institutions. Engages early to senior career professionals globally Supports doctoral training and interdisciplinary collaboration Acts as a focal point for global research capacity building Our model has been consistently recognised through international awards, including: Nutrition Society & BAPEN Award (2010) Complete Nutrition Outstanding Achievement Award (2015) Medical Nutrition International Industry Award (2017–2019) AIM Foundation Awards (2018–2022) International Union of Nutrition Sciences recognition (2020–2022) current activities E-Learning in 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) Regional Student Teaching in Nutrition: Teaching of Students in Nutrition at Ulster University Teaching of Nutrition Students at University of Monterrey 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 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 Past activities Join Us Follow the links below to know more about the opportunities and how to join us. 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< Regional Networks page Nutrition Education Policy in Healthcare Practice (NEPHELP) Summary NEPHELP aimed to develop, test, improve and implement nutrition education resources for doctors in hospitals and community settings. We presented core nutrition materials to doctors and other healthcare professionals, taking on board their feedback and tailoring the material and delivery to best fit their needs. This ultimately allowed us to advocate for greater nutrition training in mandatory curricula and to support education teams in implementing this. aims We aimed to empower doctors with greater nutrition training, enabling them to become champions of nutrition within their local teams. This ultimately improved patient care directly through changes in their practice, a greater focus within the teams they worked in, and a reduction in the pressure of inappropriate or unsupported referrals to dietitians. Alongside this, we continued to use our findings, experience and publications to advocate for change in medical student and doctors’ training, ensuring adequate levels of nutrition education. We anticipated that this would lead to a greater focus on nutrition and lifestyle change to prevent and treat disease, supported by a trained healthcare workforce working seamlessly between hospitals and the community. Timeline 2018 NEPHELP was developed through an MNI-ESPEN-funded grant. 2018-2019 Surveys were collected from junior doctors and medical students on their nutrition training and subsequent confidence. These were analysed and published as a peer-reviewed paper. 2019-2020 Content for a core nutrition workshop for medical professionals was developed and delivered across England, with resources adapted based on feedback. 2020-2023 The materials were adapted into an online virtual learning environment, targeting primary care doctors (GPs). GPs interested in nutrition training and contributing to shaping future resources are invited to register here. Key outputs and documents Infographic: Time for Nutrition in Medical Education Paper: Time for Nutrition in Medical Education CN Article: Accelerating Nutrition Capacity Building for UK Doctors and Health Professionals Webinar: Nutrition in the treatment and rehabilitation of COVID-19 AIM Foundation Concept note Poster: Leading Change in Nutrition Education and Training Blog: A 13-year journey towards implementing improved medical nutrition education in the UK and beyond Video: MNI Grant Ceremony Nutrition Education Policy in Healthcare Practice (NEPHELP) Project Team & Global Advisory Panel Project Team Sumantra Ray Principal Investigator Kathy Martyn Principal Investigator Elaine MacAninch Deputy Principal Investigator Breanna Lepre Deputy Principal Investigator Ebiambu Agwara Project Coordination Lead Wanja Nyaga Project Coordination Lead Matheus Abrantes Project Coordination Lead Pauline Douglas Key Advisor Minha Rajput-Ray Key Advisor Shivani Bhat Key Advisor Halima Jama Key Advisor Global Advisory Panel

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 Honorary Intercultural Ambassador Shivali Bhammer youth ambassadorS [VOLUNTARY] At our 10th Anniversary in 2018 we launched our ambassadors and outreach programme. From 2020 to 2024, Youth Ambassadors were drawn from the Kids Kitchen Club Challenge. From 2021-2024 , Giselle Dürre and Nikitah Ray became the Joint Lead Junior Ambassadors with a special focus on climate change, sustainability and food security. Since 2024 Nikitah Ray has continued as Lead Global Youth Ambassador. From 2025, finalists of the annual Global Youth Essay Competition are given the opportunity to become members of the Youth Ambassadors Club, under the continued leadership of Nikitah Ray. Kids Kitchen Club Challenge Global Youth Essay Competition Lead youth Ambassador Nikitah Ray Youth Ambassadors club Members 2026 Adit Mital Chidera Chioma Ginny Hathaway Maryam Bahzad Natalie Tha Rose Howison Utkarsh Gupta Central Support Samyyia Ashraf Shumone Ray Francesco Giurdanella Past Junior Ambassadors NNEdPro-IANE Webinar: Do You Care About Water? Global Water Security and How It Affects You On 13th June 2026, the Youth Ambassadors host their first NNEdPro-IANE webinar. You can watch the recording below:

< 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.

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 Prof Brad MacKay Deputy Principal and Vice-Principal, St Andrews University 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 Roberta Re Director, Cambridge Food Science 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

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< Key Outputs page KEY OUTPUTS nnedpro poDCASTS The NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health podcast series brings together leading voices from across nutrition, medicine, public health and policy to explore the most pressing challenges shaping our global food and health systems. Each episode features expert-led discussions that translate the latest research, clinical insights and real-world practice into accessible, practical conversations. From emerging therapies and lifestyle medicine to food systems, education and health equity, the series aims to bridge the gap between evidence and implementation. Designed for healthcare professionals, researchers, students and anyone with an interest in nutrition and health, the podcast provides a platform for informed dialogue, interdisciplinary thinking and actionable insight in a rapidly evolving field. season 5 Episode 1 - Nutrition: The Missing Link in Obesity and Diabetes Treatment In the opening episode of the 2026 NNEdPro podcast series co-hosts, Dr Eoin Ryan and Professor Shumone Ray are joined by Oxfordshire Primary Care Doctor, Dr Ellen Fallows, and Nutrition Science Communications expert, Ben Atkinson, to explore the evolving role of incretin-based therapies particularly in the management of obesity. The discussion highlights how these medications are transforming treatment by supporting weight loss through appetite suppression, but raises concerns about a critical gap: nutrition. The speakers emphasise that many clinical trials and real-world practices overlook nutritional quality, despite growing evidence of widespread deficiencies and poor dietary patterns. Key themes include the risks of worsening malnutrition, especially in vulnerable populations, the need for better public and professional education, and the importance of integrating nutrition into medical training and treatment pathways. Practical approaches such as simple dietary screening, multidisciplinary care, and community-based solutions are also explored. The episode concludes with a clear message: while these therapies are effective, they must be supported by stronger nutrition knowledge, personalised care, and system-wide change to truly improve long-term health outcomes. Produced by Francesco Giurdanella and Sarah Anderson. Listen now on: Episode 2 - Ultra-Processed Foods and Healthy Eating: Moving Beyond Fear to Practical Solutions Co-hosts Dr Eoin Ryan and Professor Shumone Ray are joined by Dr Kathy Martyn and Ben Atkinson to explore the evolving conversation around ultra-processed foods (UPFs), moving beyond simplified narratives to examine the evidence, limitations, and real-world implications. While high consumption of UPFs is associated with poorer health outcomes, the discussion highlights important nuances, including the role of food processing in safety, affordability, and nutritional adequacy. The panel also reflects on the challenges of current classifications and the risk of creating confusion or unnecessary fear among the public. Shifting the focus from individual foods to overall dietary patterns, the conversation emphasises practicality, balance, and accessibility. Rather than promoting rigid guidelines, the speakers explore more realistic approaches, including small behavioural “nudges”, community-based learning, and adapting meals within everyday constraints. Ultimately, the episode calls for a more inclusive and pragmatic approach to healthy eating, one that reflects how people actually live, shop, and eat. Produced by Francesco Giurdanella and Sarah Anderson. Listen now on: Episode 3 - Food First or Supplements? Navigating Nutritional Adequacy in Modern Diets In this episode of the NNEdPro Global Institute podcast, the panel explores the complex relationship between nutritional adequacy, dietary patterns, and supplementation. Featuring insights from Professor Sumantra Ray, Dr Eoin Ryan, Dr Roberta Re, and Ben Atkinson, the discussion examines common nutrient deficiencies, the role of public health guidance and fortification, personalised nutrition, misinformation surrounding supplements, and the importance of balancing a food-first approach with evidence-based supplementation. The conversation also considers affordability, regulation, and the practical challenges faced by healthcare professionals and individuals alike. Produced by Francesco Giurdanella and Sarah Anderson. Listen now on: Episode 4 - Looking Ahead to the 12th International Summit What does the future of food and nutrition look like when human expertise meets artificial intelligence? In this special episode of the NNEdPro podcast, Ben Atkinson is joined by NNEdPro Director Prof Sumantra Ray and Dr Kathy Martyn, Editor-in-Chief of BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, to explore the thinking behind the 12th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health. The conversation looks at how NNEdPro’s Summit has evolved into a global, hybrid platform for bringing together science, practice, policy and diverse perspectives. They discuss the purpose of the Summit and its international satellite events, what participants can gain from taking part, and how the programme is designed to move beyond discussion towards meaningful action. The episode also explores this year’s theme, Human Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Global Challenges: From Ethics and Implementation to Inequalities, considering how AI can support progress in nutrition while retaining the human judgement, ethical oversight and critical thinking that remain essential. A thought-provoking introduction to the 2026 Summit and an invitation to be part of the conversation shaping the future of food, nutrition and health. Produced by Francesco Giurdanella and Sarah Anderson. Listen now on: season 4 Episode 1 - The 11th NNEdPro International Summit Do a deep dive with Eoin, joined by Prof. Sumantra Ray and Dr. Kathy Martyn, 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! 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: