The Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems

Join three of our professors on 8 October as they introduce their work in the intersections of human health and animal welfare in an inaugural lecture showcase. - Professor Lindsay Jaacks, Personal Chair of Global Health and Nutrition, Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems - Professor Ian Dunn, Professor of Avian Biology, Roslin Institute - Professor Adam Tjolle, Chair of General Veterinary Practice, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies This event will be held at Roslin Institute between 5-7:30pm It is free and open to all, but booking is required. For further information and to book, visit: https://lnkd.in/eCbS55df #onehealth #animalwelfare #humanhealth #poultryresearch #foodsecurity #veterinarymedicine #inaugurallecture

Do you work in the UK livestock sector? Join us on Friday, 4 October for a half-day workshop at the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute. Our researchers will be discussing the future of UK livestock systems, exploring innovations, public policy, and opportunities for transformation. Hosted by the TRADE project, this workshop presents an opportunity to connect with industry peers over a free lunch and make an impact on the future of livestock farming. Find out more and sign up: https://edin.ac/3MJNx1g and learn more about our researcher's TRADE project: https://edin.ac/4dYlLdb #FoodSystems #Workshop #Networking #Livestock #BritishFarms

Our experts carried out a research review, highlighting the power of strategic marketing in boosting global demand for organic foods. Analysing 21 studies, the review reveals that targeted messaging, product placement, and cultural context play a critical role in promoting more sustainable consumption. To find out more, read the full story: https://edin.ac/3XlXO8X Alexandra Sadler Lindsay Jaacks #Sustainability #OrganicFoods #Marketing #FoodSystems #HealthyDiet #SustainableAgriculture

With the highest food insecurity rates in any developed country, Nunavut, northern Canada, faces unique challenges. Our undergraduate student Eden Zandstra’s dissertation project sheds light on this issue and the role of traditional food practices. Read our latest blog in our student dissertation series: https://edin.ac/3SNDOdS #UndergraduateStudies #Dissertation #FoodSecurity #Nunavut #AgriculturalResearch #MixedMethods

🎓 Introducing Our Newly Appointed Professors of 2024! 🎓 We asked our newest professors some questions to get to know them better. Meet Susan Jarvis, who was recently promoted to Professor of Animal Welfare Science and Education at the The Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems. ⭐𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? I have a number of teaching and research roles. I am the Director of Teaching within the Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems and recently became the Convener for Postgraduate Research (PGR). These roles involve leading the development of various educational resources in the area of sustainable food systems, as well as supporting our PhD students. Helping students to learn, grow and go on to do wonderful things in the world is a very rewarding part of my role. The main focus of my research is investigating the welfare of animals within our food systems, especially pigs and farmed salmon. Assessing the welfare of salmon within aquaculture has been particularly challenging due to the sheer number and aquatic environment, but has the potential to impact a large number of our food animals. ⭐𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂? Being the first in my family to go to University, it is a huge honour, and I'm very grateful for the support of my family and colleagues. ⭐𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲? Making time for studying and making friends is really important. So study well, but make sure to surround yourself with a supportive network - it's tough being away from home for the first time. ⭐𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀? It can be challenging to apply for professorship but I am very grateful that my colleagues encouraged me to apply. So, if you feel like it is time to apply, just go for it. Congratulations Susan! #Congratulations #Professor #AcademicExcellence #Inspiration #animalwelfare #foodsystems

Rachel Fricke, an MSc student in Global Food Security and Nutrition, explores the critical intersection between overconsumption, animal welfare and human nutrition in her dissertation. In our latest blog, Rachel highlights the importance of considering animal welfare in planetary health diets and offers valuable tips for conducting interdisciplinary research. Read the full blog: https://edin.ac/3YBdYxe #AnimalWelfare #Sustainability #MastersDissertation #PostraduateStudies #FoodSecurity

Our partnership with the Jameel Observatory for Food Security and Early Action aims to leverage local knowledge and data innovation to combat environmental shocks. In our latest blog, our Senior Research Fellow Dr. Nathan Jensen, outlines challenges and solutions for dryland communities. Find out more: https://edin.ac/4dmhuzz #FoodSecurity #ClimateChange #ClimateShocks #Drylands #SubSaharanAfrica #ResearchPartnership #CommunityKnowledge #DataInnovation

Improving livestock health could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as suggested by a recent international research collaboration. SEBI Livestock, University of Edinburgh | International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) | Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute | Cornell University | Yale University | University of Calgary | Wageningen University & Research | University College Dublin | Institute for Global Food Security #ResearchCollaboration #LivestockHealth #Sustainability #AnimalHealth

Livestock feed scarcity poses a significant challenge in sub-Saharan Africa as the global population continues to rise. Our researchers collaborated with colleagues in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and Kenya to analyse satellite images to identify regions experiencing livestock feed scarcity. These findings highlight the importance of accurate feed balance data and the need for policy interventions to optimise supply and demand. Read more: https://edin.ac/3WBEB3B International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) | CGIAR | Wageningen Livestock Research | University of Florida | Hawassa University | Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT #Livestock #SustainableDevelopment #AnimalWelfare #AgriResearch #FoodSecurity

Our researcher Prof Dominic Moran and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine's Prof Clare Chandler have received an award from the UK Research and Innovation to develop effective strategies to tackle antimicrobial resistance The team will be co-directing the IMPACT AMR Network, which aims to engage with local communities around the UK to find effective, socially acceptable solutions to the challenges posed by AMR. Find out more: https://edin.ac/4f8QCVH #OneHealth #AMR #AntibioticResistance #PublicHealth #PublicEngagement #CommunityWorkshop