5th NNEdPro Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition
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Virtual Event - September 2020
Recordings coming soon
In previous years the Summer School has been successfully accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and the Royal College of Physicians for purposes of CPD and we will apply for accreditation of this online course in 2020.
The NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health in Cambridge is conducting the certified Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition in September 2020.
The 2020 edition of the Summer School is co-organised with the School of Advanced Studies on Food and Nutrition of the University of Parma, Italy, and will be delivered by a contingent of internationally recognised lecturers for the occasion.
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The NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health also works closely with the University of Cambridge, Ulster University and Imperial College London.
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In 2020, the event will be online and take place over the three first weekends of September to allow more flexible distance learning. All the live lectures will also be recorded and mentors will be available at different time zones to answer your questions. In addition, you will get free access to all relevant and recorded material as well as 1 year membership as associate member of the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE), with core benefits such as 1:1 mentoring sessions, topical webinars, online journal clubs appraising current research and much more.
Foundation level certificate in Applied Human Nutrition covering basic nutritional concepts, through current research and methods, to prevention, healthcare and policy applications:
Basic Concepts in Human Nutrition
Including dietary assessment, body composition and energy metabolism
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Nutrition Research Methods
Including nutritional epidemiology, nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics and diet-microbe interactions in the gut
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Nutrition in Disease Prevention
Including non-communicable diseases, musculoskeletal health and neurodegenerative diseases
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Nutrition in Healthcare
Including hydration and clinical leadership, clinical ethics, malnutrition in practice and ageing
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Nutrition Public Health and Policy
Including global nutrition, nutrition and health claims regulation, policy formulation and industry
BENEFITS
*CPD accreditation for clinical and scientific candidates
Learn from a world-class faculty with leading global nutrition experts.
Over 40 hours of content. Live presentations from faculty with dedicated Q&A sessions, self-directed learning, online breakout sessions making use of various interactive platforms as well as mentoring and case studies.
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Professional course accreditation by professional bodies in the UK for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development.*
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Grow your multi-disciplinary knowledge network with dedicated mentors plus networking opportunities.
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Formative assessment in the form of an essay competition and critical appraisal workshop as well as a time-flexible final assessment.
Free registration for the 6th NNEdPro International Summit on Medical Nutrition Education and Research in September 2020. Please note: as the Summer School, this event is now being offered as an online event only.
As a delegate of the NNEdPro Summer School you are entitled to a 20% discount on the cost of publishing an article in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.
Programme Overview
The overview below shows the days and time for the live sessions, all material from the Summer School this year will be recorded and made available for those who are not able to attend the live sessions.
September 2020 - First weekend
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Saturday 5th - 9.55am to 2.10pm BST: Core Concepts in Human Nutrition
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Sunday 6th - 9.55am to 2.10pm BST: Nutrition Research Methods
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Assignment to be completed over the week: Essay competition
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Mentors available on: Thursday 3rd
September 2020 - Second weekend
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Saturday 12th - 9.55am to 2pm BST: Global and Public Health Part 1
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Sunday 13th - 9.55am to 2.10pm BST: Global and Public Health Part 2
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Mentors available on: Thursday 10th
September 2020 - Third weekend
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Saturday 19th - 9.55am to 1.40pm BST: Introduction to Healthcare Nutrition
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Sunday 20th - 10am to 2pm BST: Course summary and final Q&A
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Mentors available on: Thursday 17th
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Friday 25th - midnight: Assessment deadline
Prof Sumantra Ray
Dr Kathy Martyn
Prof Caryl Nowson
Prof Mei Yen Chan
Dr Rajna Golubic
Dr Celia Laur RNutr
Alan Flanagan
Dr Dora Pereira
Breanna Lepre APD
Gabriele Mocciaro
Dr Simon Poole
Dr Daniela Martini
Dr Giuseppe Grosso
Shivani Bhat
Shane McAuliffe
Helena Trigueiro
Jorgen Johnsen
Marjorie Lima do Vale
Dr Letizia Bresciani
Prof Martin Kohlmeier
Dr Donato Angelino
A/Prof Francesca Scazzina
Prof Eleanor Beck APD
Dr Beatrice Biasini
Dr Francesca Ghelfi
Dr Lisa Sharkey
Pauline Douglas RD
Minha Rajput-Ray
Prof Daniele Del Rio
James Bradfield RD
Faculty (in order of appearance)
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Who is the course for?
The Summer School is intended for individuals interested in nutrition and its health-applications and is also open to undergraduate students and other adult learners.
What are the requirements?
What will I learn throughout the course?
The course provides in depth exposure to Applied Human Nutrition including basic concepts in human nutrition; nutritional research methods; nutrition in healthcare and nutrition public health and policy.
Will I be assessed?
What additional support and benefits can I get?
In addition to learn and network with an international community of peers and experts, the opportunity to be assessed and gain a certificate of competence, new International Academy of Nutrition Education (IANE) Members will receive a post-course 1:1 mentoring session.
Is there a discount for group reservations?
What is your refund policy?
Any more questions?
Please contact us at summer2020@nnedpro.org.uk
What are the terms and conditions to attent the course?
Frequently Asked Questions
IUNS-NNEdPro Scholarship Competition
After a careful selection of existing courses in food and nutrition around the world, and after taking into account academic quality, variety of content and geographical distribution, the 5th NNEdPro Summer School in Applied Human Nutrition has been selected by the International Union of Nutritional Sciences with the intention to benefit individual members from Africa, Asia and Latin America with its prestigious e-learning courses and programmes. IUNS will be providing financial support to cover fees for a limited number of deserving candidates.
