NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health

28/04/2026

Research is stronger when it is visible, shared and connected.

Through the 𝐢𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐍 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 , we are bringing together nutrition and health research from across the world.

Researchers, lecturers and MSc students can now submit study protocols and research projects at no cost for a limited time.

This is a time bound opportunity to showcase your work while contributing to a growing international evidence base.

What this means for you
✅Greater visibility for your work
✅Contribution to a shared evidence base
✅Connection to an international network

It only takes a few minutes to get involved.
Find out more https://bit.ly/41XqQhy

27/04/2026

On 23rd and 24th April 2026, participants convened for the 2026 cohort of the 𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐝𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, gathering at St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, with candidates and faculty spanning multiple nations across the globe.

Prior to attending two intensive days of Masterclasses with us in Cambridge, candidates completed self directed learning including several online lectures on our bespoke 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 https://bit.ly/3zk7cMW

Across both days of the live Masterclasses, we consolidated concepts from a rich and diverse curriculum:

1️⃣𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 including dietary assessment, body composition, energy metabolism, macronutrients, micronutrients and diet related non communicable diseases

2️⃣𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐬 including nutritional epidemiology, nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics, study design, critical appraisal and diet microbe interactions in the gut

3️⃣𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 including the Global Nutrition Report, food sustainability, cardiometabolic disease, nutrition in older adults and international nutrition policy case studies

4️⃣𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 covering malnutrition screening, obesity, nutrition in cancer, mental health and clinical case studies on fluids and electrolytes

We also enjoyed an engaging critical appraisal workshop and a wonderful wellbeing session exploring the dimensions of health and mindfulness.

A huge thank you to our guest faculty:
Dr Marko Kerac on global food insecurity

Dr Rajna Golubic on cardiometabolic health

Prof Martin Kohlmeier on precision nutrition

Nirmala Ragbir Day on wellbeing and holistic health

We also had interdisciplinary Cambridge University alumni - Saeeda Ahmed and Dr Jodie Webber - as guest panelists providing wider perspectives on the application of human nutrition across disciplines.

Over the two days, 16 candidates joined us, 11 in person in Cambridge and 5 online, representing 12 countries from around the world. The essay competition, a highlight of the Summer School, is underway and we look forward to sharing the results in due course.

📸 View the photos: https://tinyurl.com/yxjn6tdr

🌐 Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/yck4b589

27/04/2026

Supporting the 12th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health isn't just about visibility.

It's about contributing to the conversations that will shape the future of nutrition, health, and equity.

Opportunities range from full Summit partnerships to focused contributions, such as supporting delegate resources or specific sessions.

If your organisation is working at the intersection of food, health, or technology, this is a space to engage meaningfully.

Contact us to find out more 👉:https://www.nnedpro.org.uk/summit

24/04/2026

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere, but the conversation around them is rarely straightforward.

In this episode, we explore what the evidence really tells us about ultra-processed foods, where the gaps remain, and why the current narrative may be too simplistic. From nutritional adequacy and affordability to public perception and policy, the discussion highlights the need for greater nuance in how we understand and communicate food choices.

Importantly, the conversation moves beyond “what not to eat” and towards what is realistic and achievable. How do we support healthier dietary patterns in the context of time pressures, limited budgets, and changing food environments? From small behavioural nudges to community-led solutions, this episode focuses on practical ways to bridge the gap between science and everyday life.

Listen to the full episode here: https://tinyurl.com/c3bwcpdb

We would be interested to hear your perspective. How should we be talking about ultra-processed foods in a way that is both evidence-based and practical?

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24/04/2026

Professional development doesn't always have to be all-or-nothing.

Through NNEdPro's 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, you can choose individual courses based on your interests and needs.

From webinars to structured modules, many options also offer CPD credits.

Whether you're building knowledge in a specific area or exploring something new, the flexibility is there.

Explore available courses: https://bit.ly/3zk7cMW

23/04/2026

On , we hosted the ‘𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬: 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐚𝐰, 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧’ workshop at St John's Innovation Centre in Cambridge.

The day offered a valuable opportunity to reflect on the interconnected challenges shaping global food systems. Bringing together researchers, legal scholars and nutrition scientists. The programme created space for thoughtful dialogue across disciplines.

Discussions spanned sustainable food value chains, urban food waste policy, EU trade liberalisation, the human right to food, and food safety awareness in developing country contexts. Together, these perspectives underscored both the complexity of the issues and the importance of working across traditional boundaries.

The programme concluded with a panel discussion chaired by Luca Romano and Sumantra Ray, with contributions from Saeeda Ahmed, Sarah Armes, Francesco Giurdanella, Martin Kohlmeier and Kathy Martyn. The discussion brought together diverse perspectives, encouraging further reflection on the role of collaboration and evidence in shaping more sustainable and equitable food systems.

We are grateful to all speakers, panelists and attendees for contributing to a meaningful and considered exchange, and to our partners CSEIA, FOSTER and University of Parma for their collaboration. The conversations from the day continue to inform and inspire ongoing work in this space.

📸 Photos from the day and full programme: https://bit.ly/48cMnqk

22/04/2026

Yesterday, NNEdPro co-hosted the inaugural Mediterranean Diet Forum Roundtable alongside the Embassy of Italy in London.

This landmark event brought together leaders from academia, healthcare, policy, and the food system to define the Forum’s vision and strategic direction.

The Scientific Forum on the Mediterranean Diet will be developed starting from this event as a high-level scientific and strategic platform. It will advance evidence-based understanding of healthy dietary patterns, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and support the development of scientific outputs, policy dialogue, and educational initiatives.

Yesterday's roundtable sets the foundation for a broader programme of work, including scientific publications, future high-level convenings, consensus statements, and collaborative research and policy engagement.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Embassy of Italy in the UK for their invaluable support in this event and shared commitment to advancing nutrition science and sustainable dietary practices globally, connecting Italy and UK.

📸 View photos from the day :https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCRCvJ

🔗 Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4r4pvh6v

We look forward to sharing further updates as the Forum develops.

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21/04/2026

If you have completed an MSc dissertation or research project, this is a simple way to increase its visibility.

We are building a global registry of nutrition and health research through the 𝐢𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐍 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲, and you can upload your work for free.

This is a time-limited opportunity while the platform continues to grow.

By contributing, you can:
1️⃣ Increase visibility of your research
2️⃣Support a global evidence base
3️⃣Connect with an international network

Submission takes only a few minutes.

Find out more. https://bit.ly/41XqQhy

20/04/2026

Global challenges require global perspectives.

Each of our satellite events will explore key themes across regions:
🔹London (Global North)
🔹Mexico (Global South)
🔹Bern (Awards & Innovation)
🔹Virtual (Policy Dialogues)
🔹Ulster (Scientific Advances)
🔹St Andrews (Global Youth)
🔹São Paulo (Climate Change)

Each event builds towards the 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, being held in Malta from 23 to 25 November.

Join the conversation where you are.
https://bit.ly/3xbOTrA

18/04/2026

🌟 Applications are now open for the 2026 NNEdPro-IANE Awards.

These awards celebrate excellence in nutrition education and recognise outstanding contributions across the field, including medical nutrition education, academic achievement, fellowship, and member awards.

🗓 Applications close: 15 June
🏆 Winners announced: 10 September

Apply or learn more at https://bit.ly/3QlcNjq

17/04/2026

For some time, the 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 has been accessible by invitation only.

We're now opening membership more widely, with new subscription options designed to make the Academy accessible at different stages of professional development.

This next phase allows more professionals working across education, research, health, and social impact sectors to engage in structured leadership development while maintaining a focused, high-quality learning environment.

If you've been looking for a space to develop leadership skills in a relevant, applied context, this is a good time to explore it.

Join by 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲 to be included in the next intake and take advantage of this summer's upcoming events!

Explore the Academy: https://bit.ly/3QhyD4k

17/04/2026

As AI becomes more embedded in nutrition and health systems, critical questions emerge:
Who benefits?
Who is excluded?
Who decides?

At the 12th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health, ethics and governance will be central to the discussion.

This isn’t just about innovation. It’s about responsibility and using AI responsibly.

👉https://bit.ly/3xbOTrA