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A University of Exeter research network exploring the role of food in human life and developing solutions to today’s most pressing food challenges.

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Our newsletter for December is out now: createsend.com/t/r-2E90A4FA...

This month's highlights: protein transition workshop, Environmental Intelligence collaboration, sustainability and food studies research, publications and webinars, upcoming events, funding calls, and resources. #FoodStudies
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December 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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ICYMI, the latest @exeterfood.bsky.social newsletter is out now packed with news, events, opportunities and resources for our network members and anyone interested in just, sustainable #FoodSystems.

Get the latest: createsend.com/t/r-459A32C8...

Sign up for more: forms.office.com/e/7FEYZtV025
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October 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Interested in just, sustainable food systems? Sign up for the Exeter Food newsletter for news, events, opportunities and resources: forms.office.com/e/7FEYZtV025

Here’s the September issue: createsend.com/t/r-085D9467...

#FoodStudies
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October 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Contribute to the Seaweed Eating Archive online here: www.theseaweedinstitute.com/seaweed-eati...
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September 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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"Gather is what the South West's food and drinks sector has been waiting for. A jam packed day of conversations and learning with producers and industry experts from across the region."

Just one testimonial from last week’s Gather at @exeter.ac.uk. Thanks to all who came! @crpr-exeter.bsky.social
A speaker stands at a lectern in a modern lecture theatre, addressing an audience seated in purple chairs. A large screen behind him displays a presentation slide titled "A Place-Based approach: The importance of local food systems" alongside an image of fresh vegetables. Two orange banners reading "gather" flank the stage area. The audience listens attentively, with some taking notes. A woman in a green polo shirt with a Devon Distillery logo attends to a visitor at a drinks stall. Bottles of various spirits are neatly arranged on the table. Other attendees, wearing orange lanyards, chat in the background. A smiling group of event staff and organisers stand in front of the University of Exeter Forum. They wear bright orange T-shirts with a white “Gather Food & Drink Summit” logo. Two matching orange banners hang behind them, and several people hold event brochures or lanyards. A group sit in conversation in a conference room with an audience watching.
June 16, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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The Exeter Food newsletter for May is out now, packed with news, events, opportunities and resources. researchnetworks.cmail19.com/t/r-e-thhjhl...

In this edition - wellbeing of women in farming, farmer and scientist collaboration, harnessing the soil microbiome and much more.

#FoodStudies
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May 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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📣 The full programme for Gather is out now!

Join us at @exeter.ac.uk on 11 June for a day of insights, innovation and inspiration for food and drink businesses in the South West.

See the programme, speakers and find tickets: fooddrinkdevon.co.uk/gather-event

#FoodAndDrink #GatherSummit #Exeter
A group stands holding a logo for the Gather summit in front of The Forum at the University of Exeter. They are Mark Girvan (Buddy Creative), Kate Ripen (Food Drink Devon), Prof Matt Lobley (University of Exeter), Greg Parsons (Food Drink Devon), Prof Harry G West (University of Exeter) and Tim Ball (Food Drink Devon).
May 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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📣 South West food and drink professionals! The inaugural Gather summit is coming up on 11 June 2025 at @exeter.ac.uk. Join producers, academics and industry experts for a day of food innovation and ideas.

Info and tickets: fooddrinkdevon.co.uk/gather-event

#Devon #Food #SouthWest #GatherSummit
A group stands holding a logo for the Gather summit in front of The Forum at the University of Exeter. They are Mark Girvan (Buddy Creative), Kate Ripen (Food Drink Devon), Prof Matt Lobley (University of Exeter), Greg Parsons (Food Drink Devon), Prof Harry G West (University of Exeter) and Tim Ball (Food Drink Devon).
May 16, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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📣 Gather, a new South West food and drink summit, is coming up Wednesday 11 June at The Forum, @exeter.ac.uk. Join us for inspiring talks, producer showcases and networking. Info + tickets: fooddrinkdevon.co.uk/gather-event #SouthWestFood #Gather2025 #FoodStudies
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May 1, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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The latest Exeter Food newsletter is out! See the latest news, events, opportunities and resources: createsend.com/t/r-B9FAD8A4...

Keep up to date by joining us: forms.office.com/e/7FEYZtV025
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March 19, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Huge thanks @geetie.bsky.social and Guy Singh-Watson for joining us at @exeter.ac.uk on Monday to share their experiences in ethical, sustainable food.

We hold regular public events that you can join in person or online. Find out more and join us: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/net...
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March 12, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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The Exeter Food newsletter comes out every month, packed with news, events, opportunities and resources. See our latest edition: createsend.com/t/r-5EFDCC05...

Keep up to date by registering: forms.office.com/e/7FEYZtV025

#FoodStudies
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March 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Is there a problem with food processing?

Join a talk by Alan Kelly, Professor of Food Science and Head of the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences @ucc.ie on Tuesday 4 March.

Details and registration (Join in Exeter or online): www.exeter.ac.uk/events/detai...

#FoodStudies #FoodSafety
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February 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM