Food science and nutrition summer school 2025

Join us on-campus from the 30th June - 2nd of July 2025 for the annual food science and nutrition summer school. Successful applicants will take part in a series of activities which aim to give young scientists an introduction to the multidisciplinary area of food science and nutrition, while finding out more about studying at the University of Leeds. This years summer schools will highlight the entire journey of food; from farm to fork. Participants will develop an understanding of the complexities of food science and nutrition, while taking part in practical activities which are reflective of the challenges faced by the food industry.

Planned activities include: carrying out a food science investigation, taking part in a nutrition activity, academic taster lectures, finding out more about food science related careers, exploring the campus and learning more about the student experience.

This programme is open to all year 12 and year 13 students who meet the entry criteria for our undergraduate food science and nutrition courses.

The summer school is free to attend however we understand there may be travel costs associated for some applicants, if you are concerned about the costs of attending the summer school please get in touch and we will do our best to provide support and reassurance to those who need it.

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For queries or more information please contact stem@leeds.ac.uk