The Young Scientist Competition is an annual competition offering undergraduate and master’s students the opportunity to present their current/recently completed food-related project in front of an audience and a panel of food professionals. Winners will receive a prize of £500.
Join us as an audience member for the North of England and Midlands final to hear about active research in food science and technology. 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.
This event is free to attend however places are limited and you will need to register using this form or by clicking the Book Now button:
Young Scientist Competition Event Registration Form – North of England and Midlands
Programme:
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17:00-17:30 |
Arrival and refreshments |
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17:30-17:35 |
Introduction and welcome Robin Leaper, Education and Careers Manager, Institute of Food Science and Technology |
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17:35-17:50 |
Keynote talk: Dr. Christine Bosch - Associate Professor of Nutrition, University of Leeds 'When should you eat protein?' |
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Student Presentations |
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17:50-18:00 |
Arianne Mark - Newcastle University ‘Understanding the rise and use of pea-derived ingredients and their impact for legume allergy sufferers’ |
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18:00-18:10 |
Daniel Ashenden – Coventry University ‘Food Systems for Long-Duration Space Missions: A Case Study of Expert Perspectives on Challenges and Innovations’ |
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18:10-18:20 |
White Obiebi - Teesside University ‘Optimising Methyl Cellulose-Based Aerogels for Biodegradable Cushioning Packaging Using Foam-Mat Freeze Drying’ |
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18:20-18:30 |
Victory Ojating - University of Leeds ‘Enhancing the performance of potato protein (Patatin) as an emulsifier in food industry applications using machine learning and validation by self-consistent field simulation’ |
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18:30-18:40 |
Moses Chukwuebuka Okwudifele - Teesside University 'Improving the Mechanical Properties of Pea-Protein Biofilms, Using Ultrasonication and Heat Treatment’ |
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18:40-18:50 |
Anvitha Nayak – University of Leeds 'Fermentation reimagined: The future of yeast cultivation with sustainable side-stream' |
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18:50-19:15 |
Break and networking |
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19:15-19:30 |
Results and prize presentation |
Judges:
- Jonathan Dolphin-Rowland - Head of Technical, Greencore (Boston, Spalding, Warrington & Wisbech)
- Helen Martin - Senior Lecturer in Food Science and Nutrition at Sheffield Hallam University
- Dr. Christine Bosch - Associate Professor of Nutrition, University of Leeds
- Susan Arkley - Food Consultant and Lecturer, Foodier
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