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The NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, in collaboration with the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) and BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, is thrilled to announce the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health, taking place from 3rd to 6th December 2025 in Dundee and St Andrews, Scotland.
Under the theme “Target 2030: Food and Nutrition Policy - From Human to Planetary Health”, this Summit will bring together global experts to address critical challenges at the intersection of nutrition, health, and sustainability.
The programme features:
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Pre-Summit satellite events in Ulster (Northern Ireland) and Belem (Brazil) in November 2025.
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A half-day session on 3rd December, setting the stage for engaging discussions.
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Two full days of interactive sessions and breakout groups, exploring sub-themes and fostering actionable solutions.
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A global youth essay competition on 6th December, empowering young voices to contribute fresh perspectives to the Summit’s key themes.
Building on the success of the 2024 Summit, this year’s event will also feature a special symposium to review progress on last year’s theme of “Democratising and Decolonising Food and Nutrition: From Science to Society.”
Join us for this landmark gathering to exchange ideas, forge collaborations, and shape the future of food and nutrition policy for a healthier planet.
Photos from the 2024 Summit in Kolkata, India
As a delegate of the NNEdPro Summit you are entitled to a 20% discount on the cost of publishing an article in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health
Summit Programme at a Glance
10 December
Half-day Pre-Summit Satellite Symposium in Dundee, Scotland
11 and 12 December
Main Summit Event at Dundee and Angus College, Dundee, Scotland
13 December
Post-Summit Satellite Event: Global Essay Competition, St Andrews, Scotland
Registration
Registration is not available yet. Please register your interest below and we will let you know once registration is open.
ULSTER SATELLITE EVENT
November 2025. In-person & Virtual. Ulster, Northern Ireland.
BELEM SATELLITE EVENT
November 2025. In-person & Virtual. Belem, Brazil.
MAIN SUMMIT
10 to 13 December 2025. In-person & Virtual. Dundee & St Andrews, Scotland.
The Venue
Two pre-Summit satellite events will be held in November 2025, in Ulster (Northern Ireland) and Belim (Brazil).
The main Summit event will be held from 3 to 6 December in Dundee and St Andrews, Scotland.
Ulster, Northern Ireland
Dundee, Scotland
Belem, Brazil
St Andrews, Scotland
Please note, venues and dates will be confirmed in due course.
Summit Chairs & Key Speakers
Explore the profiles of the Summit chairs, theme leaders, and speakers by clicking on the photos below. For a comprehensive overview, you can also download the attachment.
Click here for a full list of the organisations and institutions that our Theme Leaders and Key Speakers represent.
International Summit Co-Chairs / Key Speakers
NNEdPro | Ulster University
NNEdPro
Honorary Joint President of
NNEdPro & IANE
University of Malta | President, SNEB
Key Speakers
NNEdPro | Taibah University
Former Exec. Director GODAN
NNEdPro | University of Auckland
NNEdPro | University of Milan
NNEdPro | University of Parma
NNEdPro | EU Parliament
NNEdPro | Swiss Association for Cooperation on Food Education
NNEdPro | University of Cambridge
NNEdPro | Brighton University
Editor in Chief, BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health
Tec de Monterrey
University of East Anglia
NNEdPro | Sustainable Cities Global
NNEdPro | RISTOLAB s.r.l.
NNEdPro | Ministry of Environment (Nigeria)
Summit Contributions from NNEdPro & IANE Members and Regional Networks
NNEdPro and IANE have over 950 members straddling the International Virtual Core and the International Collaborators Group, all of whom are invited to contribute to the Summit. NNEdPro and IANE also work with several Strategic Collaborative Partners, including academic institutions and specialist organisations.
Leads from our 10 Regional Networks spanning over 78 countries are also contributing directly to the shaping of the 2024 Summit events. Our Summit is also being supported by our Youth Ambassadors.
Abstract Submissions
Our call for abstracts will soon be open. We will accept abstracts that align with the theme of this year's Summit or any scientific topic related to food, nutrition and health. Abstracts relevant to the themed BMJ NPH Special Collections can also be submitted.
Accepted abstracts will have the opportunity to be published in the open-source journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.
You can submit your abstracts via email to info@nnedpro.org.uk - please read the guidance below for further information.
ABSTRACT VIRTUAL PRESENTATION AND COMPETITION
To deliver an engaging Summit experience for presenters and attendees, authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to submit a short video (3 to 5 minutes) presenting their work; this will be displayed on the website prior to the Summit. Accepted abstracts will also be asked to provide a poster of their work, which will be displayed at the venue and presented in person during the Summit.
You must register for the Summit to have your abstract reviewed. You can submit up to 3 abstracts per registration. If your abstract is rejected and you no longer wish to attend the Summit, we will refund your registration fee minus a 25% administrative charge.
IMPORTANT DATES
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Abstract Submission and Registration Deadline:
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Notification of Acceptance: 22nd November 2024
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Video Submission Deadline: 29th November 2024
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Poster Submission Deadline: 6th December 2024
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Abstract Competition Winners Announcement: 20th December 2024
MINI LEARNING PROJECT
Local students are invited to submit an A3 poster of a maximum of 150 words detailing their projects. Please submit your project to Debashis at d.chakraborty@nnedpro.org.uk. You can learn more here.
IMPORTANT DATES
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Poster Submission and Registration Deadline: 30th November 2024
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Notification of Acceptance: 7th December 2024
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Abstract Competition Winners Announcement: 20th December 2024
Partners
LEAD PARTNERS
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SUPPORTING PARTNERS
Supporters
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Gold Supporters
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Summit Organisers
The Summit Organising Committee also includes several moderators, speakers and panellists.
Alinea Nutrition | NNEdPro Visiting Senior Academic Associate
NNEdPro Assistant Project Officer
NNEdPro Assistant Operations & Academic Officer
University of Auckland | NNEdPro Visiting Senior Academic Associate (Professorial)
NNEdPro Senior Operations Officer
NNEdPro Associate Operations Officer
NNEdPro Associate Academic Officer
* NNEdPro Operations & Academic Officer
Swiss Association for Cooperation on Food Education | NNEdPro Visiting Senior Academic Associate
NNEdPro Senior Academic Officer
WHO | NNEdPro Visiting Academic Associate - PhD Studentship
Brighton University | NNEdPro Full Director (Academic)
Nutritank | NNEdPro Visiting Senior Academic Associate
NNEdPro Full Director (Operations & Enterprise)
NNEdPro Academic Officer
NNEdPro Visiting Operations Associate
University of Dundee | NNEdPro Visiting Academic Associate
NNEdPro Associate Enterprise Director
NNEdPro Senior Operations & Enterprise Officer
NNEdPro Senior Academic Officer
NNEdPro Deputy COO | Associate Director
NNEdPro Academic Officer
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the Terms & Conditions to attend the course?1. The NNEdPro Summer School is for individuals interested in nutrition and its health applications and is also open to undergraduate students as well as adult learners. Whilst the course is open-access, a background in relevant biological sciences and/or health related disciplines is required for candidates to sit the final assessment and to receive a certificate of competence. However, those from other backgrounds will be eligible for a certificate of attendance but will not need to sit the final assessment. 2. To ensure that all participants are able to enjoy as well as benefit from studying with us, you will need to be confident understanding and following arguments presented in written and spoken English at University level. 3. Refunds can only be issued for cancellation requests received up to seven days after the access to the material is given, this will be when the email confirmation with your access details to the NNEdPro Virtual Learning Environment is sent. If you cancel after that, no refunds can be issued. Substitute delegates are not accepted. Please note that any transaction fee incurred will be deducted from your refund.To request a refund, please contact us at info@nnedpro.org.uk
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Who is the course for?The Summer School is intended for individuals interested in nutrition and its health-applications and is also open to undergraduate students and other adult learners.
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How much time should I set aside for this course?The course consists of: Around 40 hours of pre-recorded lectures you can study at your own pace. You will be invited for a 2-day Q&A and mentoring session with the faculty online or in person in Cambridge, according to your selection when booking the course. The assignments (essay, critical appraisal and final test) should not take longer than 3 hours each to complete.
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What are the requirements?Whilst the course is open-access, a background in relevant biological sciences and/or health related disciplines is required for candidates to sit the final assessment and to receive a certificate of competence. However, those from other backgrounds will be eligible for a certificate of attendance but will not need to sit the final assessment. To ensure that all participants are able to enjoy as well as benefit from studying with us, you will need to be confident understanding and following arguments presented in written and spoken English at University level.
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Can I upgrade to the in person mentoring?Yes. If you register for the fully online version but decide to subsequently attend in-person mentoring in Cambridge, please email learning@nnedpro.org.uk to pay the difference in fees.
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What will I learn throughout the course?The course provides in depth exposure to Applied Human Nutrition including basic concepts in human nutrition; nutritional research methods; nutrition in healthcare and nutrition public health and policy. For a taste of what to expect, check out the previous years content at the bottom of the page.
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Will I be assessed?Candidates from healthcare and related backgrounds will be able to undertake an assessment at the end of the course to gain a certificate of competence, accredited by professional bodies in the UK for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development. To date, dual accreditation has been provided by the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal Society of Biology in the UK, providing internationally recognised quality benchmarks. If are not from healthcare and related backgrounds, you can still complete the final assignment to receive a certificate of completion.
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What additional support and benefits can I get?In addition to learn and network with an international community of peers and experts, the opportunity to be assessed and gain a certificate of competence, as a member of the International Academy of Nutrition Education (IANE) Members you will receive a post-course 1:1 mentoring session. As a delegate of a NNEdPro event, you are also entitled to a 20% discount on the cost of publishing your article in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. Those attending the NNEdPro Summer School will receive discounted registration to the NNEdPro International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health. This scientific meeting is a opportunity for candidates attending the NNEdPro Summer School to participate in directly relevant international conference proceedings immediately after completing their course.
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Is there a discount for group reservations?A discount of 10%, 12% and 15% will be applied for groups of over 3, 6 and 10 respectively. Please contact us to learn more.
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What is your refund policy?3. Refunds can only be issued for cancellation requests received up to seven days after the access to the material is given, this will be when the email confirmation with your access details to the NNEdPro Virtual Learning Environment is sent. If you cancel after that, no refunds can be issued. Substitute delegates are not accepted. Please note that any transaction fee incurred will be deducted from your refund. To request a refund, please contact us at info@nnedpro.org.uk
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Any more questions?Please contact us at info@nnedpro.org.uk or use the enquire button available on this page
Previous Years
Monday - Friday 11:00 - 18:30
Saturday 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday 12:30 - 16:30
