About Us
The Institute for Global Food Security is based at Queen’s University Belfast within the School of Biological Sciences.
The Institute houses a suite of state-of-the-art laboratories, conducting cutting edge research into various topics ranging from soil & plant health through to food security.
Since the inception of the UK’s first Institute of Agri-Food and Land Use in 2006, the work of the Institute has become internationally-recognised for its excellence in research and teaching. Over time the Institute has focused even more intently on its core founding principles, resulting in rebranding to become the Institute for Global Food Security.
The Institute for Global Food Security will be a key partner in national and global efforts to provide the world’s growing population with a sustainable, safe and secure supply of high quality food.
Acknowledging the impact of the work of the Institute, the University has committed more that £33m to support, nurture and promote its growth.
The investment includes:
- New purpose-built teaching and research facilities for the Institute for Global Food Security, within the new £28 million Biological Sciences building;
- Appointment of leading global food security researchers;
- New and extended postgraduate and undergraduate programmes to meet local and international demand;
- Providing a dedicated site at Queen’s for food industry partners to be based.
