Members of the Food Security Initiative and other interested Cambridge researchers are invited to attend a day of multi-disciplinary talks and interactive sessions at the Cambridge Global Food Security Initiative Symposium 2017.
Cambridge Global Food Security Initiative
Symposium 2017
Wednesday 6th September, 2017, 8:45am – 6:00pm
Buckingham House Conference Centre
Murray Edwards College, Cambridge
Members of the Initiative and other interested Cambridge researchers are invited to attend a day of multi-disciplinary talks and interactive sessions.
- Hear about Cambridge’s strengths across the food system
- Gain new perspectives and ideas to advance your research
- Engage with our major interdisciplinary themes and discuss project ideas
- Network with colleagues and find new collaborators
Keynote Address:
Professor Tim Benton, former UK Champion for Global Food Security, Dean of Strategic Research Initiatives, University of Leeds and Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Chatham House
Confirmed Speakers Include:
Dr Tina Barsby, Chief Executive, National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB)Dr Andrew Grant, Senior Lecturer in Bacterial Pathogenesis, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Cambridge
Dr Dan Tucker, Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Public Health, Department of Veterinary Medicine
Dr Jean Adams, Senior University Lecturer in Dietary Public Health Research, CEDAR, Cambridge
Dr Jag Srai, Head of Centre of International Manufacturing, Cambridge
Professor Andrew Balmford, Professor of Conservation Science, Department of Zoology, Cambridge
Dr Pauline Essah, Programme Manager, Cambridge-Africa Programme
Interactive afternoon sessions will provide the opportunity to learn more about our key interdisciplinary research programmes and associated funding opportunities, discuss project ideas and make new connections. To include:
- European Food System Challenges: EIT Food
Led by Dr Shima Barakat, Head of Entrepreneurial Learning Programmes & Engagement, Cambridge Judge Business School.
- Developing Country Food Security Challenges: GCRF and the Global Challenges Forum
Led by Dr Lara Allen, Director of the Centre for Global Equality, and
Professor Howard Griffiths, Co-Chair of the Global Food Security Initiative
- Addressing Food Security Challenges through the Cambridge Centre for Crop Science
Led by Professor Sir David Baulcombe, Head of the Department of Plant Sciences and Regius Professor of Botany, Cambridge, and
Dr Tina Barsby, CEO of the National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB)