Future Scientist Competition 2026 – South of England and Wales

Date: 
Monday, 22 June, 2026 - 15:00 to 17:30
Location: 
Food and Drink Federation, 10 Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2SL

Join us as an audience member for the South of England and Wales 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:

15:00 - 15:30 Arrival and refreshments
15:30 - 15:35

Introduction and welcome

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

15:35 - 15:50

Keynote talk - 'Telling your story'

Andrew Dockerill - Technical Manager, Costa

Student Presentations

15:50 - 16:00

Suveree Kahiuoua, University of Surrey

'Service Evaluation of the Eat Well Start Well (EWSW) Award in Improving Childhood Obesity Among Children Under 5 years in Early Years Settings'

16:00 - 16:10

Hannah Plush, Harper Adams University

'Rye on the Rise? Consumer Acceptance of Rye Sourdough in the UK'

16:10 - 16:20

Derryl Ferre Shawn, University of Surrey

'Rotary Evaporation for Milk Concentration: A Pilot Study Towards Human Breast Milk for Preterm Infants'

16:20 - 16:30

Annabelle Parry, Cardiff Metropolitan University

'Knowledge, Consumption, and Behavioural Barriers to Ultra-Processed Foods Among University Students Living Away from Home'

16:30 - 16:40
 

Holly Grove, University College Birmingham

'Ultra Fine Bran and its Feasibility in Sweet Bakery'

16:40 - 16:50

Jolene Tan Yan Yi, University of Surrey

'The Effects of Time-Restricted Eating With and Without Protein Supplementation on Older Adults'

16:50 - 17:10 Break and networking
17:10 - 17:30 Results and prize presentation

Judges:

Kate Halliwell - Chief Scientific Officer, Food and Drink Federation

Maria Ntova – Technical, Quality, Safety & Environment Director

Andrew Dockerill Technical Manager, Costa

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

Kindly sponsored by: