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Statement
Food authenticity | 29 November, 2021

IGFS statement on the challenges ensuring herb and spice authenticity

Agrifood thought leader appointed ‘Professor of Practice’
Enterprise links | 17 November, 2021

Dr John Gilliland has been appointed honorary ‘Professor of Practice’ within IGFS and the School of Biological Sciences.

Research demonstrates how plastics threaten biodiversity of marine life
Biodiversity Crisis | 13 October, 2021

New research from the School of Biological Sciences highlights the impact that microplastics are having on hermit crabs, which play an important role in balancing the marine ecosystem. 

Fishing is still carried out in the same traditional way that harvested the oysters more than 160 years ago in the Muar River and involves free diving and collecting the fish by hand one by one
New species named by Queen's expert to be protected in sustainability project
Marine Biodiversity | 12 October, 2021

A researcher from the School of Biological Sciences (SBS) who led a team which discovered a rare new species of oyster is working on a biodiversity project with academics in Malaysia to ensure that it is protected.

IGFS exploring willow for agriculture in race to carbon net zero
Sustainable Farming | 7 October, 2021

In the run up to Cop26, scientists at IGFS are investigating a range of sustainable, natural resources with potential to greatly reduce agricultural emissions – by as much as 50%.

IGFS leads consortium to better understand link between healthy living and dementia
Public Health | 30 September, 2021

Can a healthy lifestyle combat undernutrition and dementia?

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IGFS-led research reveals link between gut microbiome and flavonoids in improving blood pressure
Nutrition and Health | 24 August, 2021

A higher intake of flavonoid-rich foods (present in berries, apples, tea, red wine) is associated with a clinically relevant reduction in blood pressure levels, an association that is partially explained by characteristics of the gut microbiome.

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IGFS in European climate-change project
Climate change | 18 August, 2021

Researchers from IGFS are joining researchers from over 70 organisations on a major European project to improve the modelling of climate-change impacts on agriculture and strengthen the interface between scientific research and policy.

Renowned IGFS scientist recognised for his research in food authenticity
Staff recognition | 2 June, 2021

Chris Elliott, IGFS founder and Professor of Food Safety in the School of Biological Sciences has received a prestigious Agilent Thought Leader Award.

Zebrafish could help humans reach Mars!
Research breakthroughs | 21 May, 2021

Researchers at IGFS & the School of Biological Sciences used zebrafish to investigate how a form of hibernation, known as induced torpor, could protect against radiation - one of the biggest challenges facing astronauts.

Tutorial review of cannabinoids published
Research publications | 19 May, 2021

Cannabinoids - compounds from the cannabis plant - are increasingly used in foodstuffs and food supplements, yet confusion remains around terminology, chemical make-up and regulation. Researchers at IGFS and the UK Government Chemist delved deeper

How can we keep the kids cooking?
Covid19 Research | 17 May, 2021

Have Covid19 lockdowns provided the opportunity for more cooking with children, giving them important bonding experiences and teaching invaluable skills? According to IGFS researcher Dr Fiona Lavelle and colleagues, the evidence suggests so

Tribute to Denis Lynn
Sympathy notice | 4 May, 2021

IGFS researchers lead major projects on healthy ageing
Health impact | 15 April, 2021

Researchers from the Centre of Public Health involved in cross-national, public-health projects to study brain health as we age.

Queen's GRI welcomes proposed veterinary school for Northern Ireland
IGFS Statement | 22 March, 2021

IGFS has welcomed the news that a veterinary school could soon be established in Northern Ireland.

IGFS honoured by United Nations-related agency
International Partnerships | 5 March, 2021

The Institute for Global Food Security has been recognised for the quality of its science by an agency within the larger United Nations family.

Cleaning up the murky waters of rice fraud
Industry Collaborations | 1 March, 2021

Researchers in Belfast teamed up with the Mars Global Food Safety Center and Agilent Technologies to help farmers and producers, particularly in the developing world, more easily identify fraud. Dr Terry McGrath reflects on the experience  

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New research method reveals significant reduction in carbon footprint of British pig farms     
Research News | 24 February, 2021

The carbon footprint of British pig farming has reduced by almost 40% over the last 20 years, according to a new study, using a new methodology, led by IGFS.

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Children as young as two can learn to cook
Applied research | 28 January, 2021

Cooking with young children isn't just playful and fun (and messy!) - it's been proven to help with motor skills, educational outcomes and dietary behaviour in later life. Professor Moira Dean and Dr Fiona Lavelle report

Mass spectrometry to be used to develop test for bovine mastitis and potentially reduce AMR
research partnerships | 21 January, 2021

A research project to tackle bovine mastitis and reduce the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics on dairy farms – and so potentially help in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – is underway at IGFS in partnership with AgriSearch and AFBI.

How we cook changed during lockdown – and we can learn from this for life after the pandemic
Focus | 6 January, 2021

As we embark on yet another lockdown, are there lessons to be learned from last year? New research from IGFS shows we changed how we cooked, ate and shopped for food in 2020 - sometimes for the better, but not always, as Dr Fiona Lavelle explains

Food behaviour in UK, Ireland and beyond altered significantly during Covid19
International Survey | 4 January, 2021

How we shop for food, cook and eat has changed significantly during the Covid19 pandemic, an international survey led by Queen’s University Belfast reveals.

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