This free webinar is organised by IFST
A short, practical session for school teachers to explore how IFST can support you and your students. Learn about curriculum‑relevant resources, outreach opportunities, and how IFST membership connects you to a national professional community.
School teachers can access a 50% discount on their first year of IFST membership.
What participants will learn:
- Benefits of becoming an IFST associate member and how to access our 50% discount
- IFST Love Food Love Science page – a landing page for interested students to explore careers in food science and technology
- Our new signposting page for teaching resources
- Our Food and Drink STEM Ambassador scheme and how to get a speaker into your school
- How we can connect you to food science and nutrition degree courses to arrange visits
Speaker:
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Robin Leaper, IFST Education and Careers Manager Robin manages the institute's range of education and careers related activities. He organises Student Launchpad, the institutes flagship event for students to learn more about graduate careers and meet professionals working in the food sector. He manages IFST's accreditation of degree programmes and organises IFST's student competitions including Ecotrophelia and Future Scientist. He leads IFST’s new outreach programme to inspire young people into a career in food and is responsible for redeveloping the ‘Love Food Love Science’ career platform. He is working to develop stronger relationships with universities and schools building the pipeline for future talent. |
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Target Audience:
- Primary and secondary school teachers
Please note: IFST is a registered charity with the mission of ‘recognising and empowering food professionals by promoting excellence in science and its application throughout the food chain’. Each year, we are proud to run many events, including webinars and workshops, which engage with thousands of food professionals worldwide from over 50 countries.