Schools and Higher Education
How IFST serves the schools sector
IFST has a dedicated website outlining the wide range of career opportunities in
food science and technology which lists UK universities and colleges offering
courses, from National Diploma to Postgraduate level. The list includes links
to
the university websites themselves and there is an interactive quiz for you to
test your knowledge.
IFST also offers a resource list for lessons in schools.
The Science Council has an excellent web-based resource for students, teachers
and parents that aims to redefine perceptions of the careers arising from
studying science, technology, engineering and maths. Known as Future Morph the
website
targets students aged 11 to 19 years.
Schools' Affiliation Scheme
IFST's Schools' Affiliation Scheme is designed to support teachers of Food
Technology within the context of the Schools' Science curriculum. The Scheme is
primarily aimed at UK secondary schools but all interested schools are welcome
to
join. For just £42 for 2009/10 participating schools receive a range of
benefits
including:
- Food Bites - a special newsletter each term for teachers
- Food Science & Technology - IFST's quarterly magazine containing IFST news, views and technical articles
- Each term, schools will receive complimentary copies of 'Food Manufacture' or
'European Food Scientist' which contain articles about the food industry and
food
science and technology.
- Early notification of IFST's Information Statements and Advisory Statments
- Access to information on careers and resources for schools
- Eligibility for grants to attend teachers' conferences, e.g. international
conference, 'Careers on Stage' and the popular summer school at Reading
University
- To join the Schools Affiliation Scheme click here
Sponsorship of Courses for Teachers
The IFST Board of Trustees has made funding available to sponsor short courses
run by universities for secondary school teachers and further education course
lecturers in the area of Food Science and Technology. The aim of the course
must
be to offer a public benefit by increasing the flow of qualified food
scientists,
technologists and engineers into all elements of the food knowledge and supply
system. This is an excellent CPD opportunity for teachers to increase their
knowledge in Food Science and Technology and, both directly and indirectly,
have
an
influence on the career paths of their students.
For the academic year 2009/10 and onwards applications can be
made at any time and applications will be considered as they are received.
Click here for further information and application form.
Universities