UCD Food Science Programme

Social media plattform for students of Food Science at UCD. Formal queries about the programme please contact the programme office ([email protected])

[UCD Food Science Programme @UCDFoodScience]

The summer school of Food Science/Human Nutrition will be on the 5th June.

You'll meet in a panel & ask questions to previous & current UCD graduates Gemma Mc Bride, Jennifer Tuffy, Mark Finucane, Heather Kenny & others.

Last spots & chance to register https://t.co/3zpsE15J5b.

[UCD Food Science Programme @UCDFoodScience]

Last week we had a great day in "Design Thinking for Food Packaging"! 12 prototypes and 2 groups winning best packaging ideas to improve #sustainability & user/consumer experience. Thank you to @teagasc reseachers for the discussion with the students. Congratulations to all!

[UCD Food Science Programme @UCDFoodScience]

We've received a job that will be of interest to many of our Food Science graduates. Please take a look at the job description! #job #food #science

https://t.co/mLmZOtELGl

[UCDFood&Health @UCDFoodHealth]

Free Online Public Lectures 2025

24 Feb: Food Labelling, Making Foods Healthier
12 May: Tackling Food Waste, Circular Bioeconomy Approach
22 Sept: Balancing Bugs: Good & Bad Microbes 
17 Nov: Using AI & Digital Technologies: Healthy Diets

Register: https://t.co/Uxi8AHYkuI

[UCD School Ag & Food @ucdagfood]

3⃣ Session 3: Food technology and changing dietary patterns chaired by Martina Wallace, Assistant Professor of Human Nutrition and Marco Garcia Vaquero ,Director of Food Science Programmes.

[UCD School Ag & Food @ucdagfood]

Masters Week is kicking off this week and we have 5 fantastic webinars this Thursday covering all aspects of graduate student and student life in UCD.

Webinar 1⃣: Introduction to Graduate Study at the UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science; student life and what it's like to be a graduate student at UCD.
Webinar 2⃣: Wildlife Conservation and Management, MSc in Environmental Resource Management, MSc in Horticulture
Webinar 3⃣: MSc in Agricultural Extension and Innovation, MSc in Animal Science, MSc in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development
Webinar 4⃣: MSc in Food, Nutrition and Health, MSc in Food Safety, MSc in Food Business Strategy, MSc in Sustainable Food Processing, MSc in Food Science with Nutrition
Webinar 5⃣: MSc in Humanitarian Action Programmes
Webinar 6⃣:Careers in the AgriFood Sector

Sign up now at: https://t.co/Ep6bcLZ5pE

[UCD Food Science Programme @UCDFoodScience]

It was great to finish last week enjoying and tasting the products developped by the students of Food Science as part of the module Product Development....Interesting products and ideas.

And special congratulations to the group tutored by Ronan Gormley for a great product.

[UCD Food Science Programme @UCDFoodScience]

We received the following event, interesting for people with passion for food business....take a look and participate!

https://t.co/MW8Zz1N4kK

Launch Webinar
Date: November 20th
Time: 16:00-16:45 CET
Platform:https://t.co/fqCOcF0wYI

[UCDFood&Health @UCDFoodHealth]

Registration now open - IFSTI Conference on the 11-12 Dec in UCD

Abstract Call open - closing 20 Nov

- Food Safety and Shelf Life
- Food Chemistry and Analysis
- Nutrition and Health
- Food Processing, Technology and Sustainability

https://t.co/30aRd1GtDn

@jameslyng3

[UCD Food Science Programme @UCDFoodScience]

Happy Halloween everyone!!

Enjoy carving your turnips (https://t.co/zrWzRdJMy4) and pumpkins (https://t.co/v5tu7d2fIk)

[UCD Food Science Programme @UCDFoodScience]

Last days for applicatiosn for student placements within Food Safety Authority of Ireland"" deadlien 24 october
https://t.co/iZ3Cs6QP0N

[UCD Food Science Programme @UCDFoodScience]

#jobfairy mode on. Last days for the application to the enterprise Ireland Graduate Programme. Deadline 31 Ocotber...reall;y interesting for any food science graduate #job #foodscience #science Enterprise Ireland

https://t.co/XKakJ822EC

[Food and Agriculture Organization @FAO]

Food is life.
Food is love.
Food is future.
Food is culture.
Food is essential.
Food is nourishment.
Food is a human right.

Food is HAPPINESS.

What is food for you?

#RightToFood #WorldFoodDay

[UCDFood&Health @UCDFoodHealth]

Today is #Worldfoodday

Research Spotlight Dr @AifricOSullivan MyPlanetDiet

The project tests if a personalised sustainable healthy eating plan is preferable to general healthy eating advice.

Read more here: https://t.co/jk6VnBReft

#foodresearch #healthydiet #sustainablediet

[UCD Food Science Programme @UCDFoodScience]

Really interesting for all UCD Food Science students...to act as tasters for Kerry! Please check the flyer below and participate! #taste #food #kerry

[UCD Food Science Programme @UCDFoodScience]

If you are interested in getting ahead in sustainable nutrition there is a new opportunity to join the Living Labs organised by @PlanEat_eu . Take a look at the QR code below and sign up for it!

[UCD School Ag & Food @ucdagfood]

A great first day at @IrishTimes #higheroptions2024 🙌
We are back again today in @TheRDS Main Hall be sure to drop by and chat to us about all things Agriculture, Food Science and Human Nutrition 🐄🍎

[UCD Food Science Programme @UCDFoodScience]

Happy start of the semester everyone!
Students' feedback will play a crucial role in making it easier for all students to adopt healthier and more active lifestyle choices at UCD.
Please complete the survey here. https://t.co/Z7pJDbe2Jn

[UCD School Ag & Food @ucdagfood]

UCD China Joint Colleges students who received an overview of @UCDFoodHealth from @ucddublin colleagues Dr Marco Garcia-Vaquero, Dr Geraldine Quinn, Prof Seamus Fanning & postgrad students Weihao Meng, Dongli Dong & Sitong Zhou.
@ucd_global @UCDFoodScience @UCD_Research

[UCD School Ag & Food @ucdagfood]

The new batch of Kerry’s unofficial taste testers!