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The Institute for Sustainable Food at the 9 1��Ѱ�� of Sheffield finds dynamic solutions to the challenges of food security and sustainability. Our innovative research draws on the fields of science, engineering, social sciences, and arts and humanities.

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Graphical image of the Plantmemo process

18 June 2025

New research aims to unlock stressful plant memories

New research led by Prof Jurriaan Ton aims to uncover how plants adapt and survive in challenging environments with the ultimate goal to create more resilient crops.

Facilitators gathering at Kufunda Village

12 June 2025

Make it Grow Community Facilitators share learnings at regional gatherings in Zimbabwe

In April, graduates of the Make it Grow (MiG) ‘Training of Trainers’ programme came together for three regional gatherings to reconnect, reflect on their own facilitation experiences and challenges, and share updates on the community food projects.

Dr Jess Dunn watering wheat crops in a lab

17 April 2025

Inside the grain: Sheffield researcher awarded fellowship to investigate plant reproduction processes

Institute for Sustainable Food Research Fellow, Dr Jess Dunn, has been awarded a Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) fellowship to explore plant reproductive physiology in major cereal crops.

School dinner on a tray — Photograph: Heather Ellis

3 April 2025

Immersive School Dinners exhibition offers food for thought

A new School Dinners exhibition, created in collaboration by researchers from the 9 1��Ѱ�� of Sheffield, brings the mixed memories and tastes of school food to life.

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