Future Scientist Competition 2026 – North of England

Date: 
Thursday, 2 July, 2026 - 17:00 to 19:30
Location: 
Helix, University of Leeds, EC Stoner Building, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 3AR

Join us as an audience member for the North of England Final of IFST Future Scientist to hear about active research in food science and technology at universities. We will also have a keynote speech from industry at the event.

Students will have 5 minutes to present their research followed by 5 minutes of questions from our panel. Refreshments will be provided and time for networking. The event is sponsored by pladis UK and PepsiCo.

This event is free to attend however places are limited, you will need to register to attend.

Programme:

17:00 - 17:30 Arrival and refreshments
17:30 - 17:35

Introduction and welcome

Robin Leaper - Education and Careers Manager, Institute of Food Science and Technology

17:35 - 17:50

Keynote talk: TBC

Student Presentations

17:50 - 18:00

Student 1

Presentation Title - TBC

18:00 - 18:10

Student 2

Presentation Title - TBC

18:10 - 18:20

Student 3

Presentation Title - TBC

18:20 - 18:30
 

Student 4

Presentation Title - TBC

18:30 - 18:40
 

Student 5

Presentation Title - TBC

18:40 - 18:50
 

Student 6

Presentation Title - TBC

18:50 - 19:10 Break and networking
19:10 - 19:30 Results and prize presentation

Judges: tbc

Please note that photography will be taking place throughout the event.

Kindly sponsored by: