8th August 2024
Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR and NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health Announce New Strategic Partnership Ahead of International Summit Events in December 2024
Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR (recognised as an Institution of Eminence by the Government of India) and the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health (NNEdPro) are pleased to announce a new strategic collaborative partnership. This partnership comes ahead of two important international summits in India over December 2024 – the Times Higher Education Innovation and Impact Summit co-hosted by Shiv Nadar University in Delhi-NCR – followed by the 10th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health in Kolkata, organised by NNEdPro with its International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) in partnership with BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health (BMJ NPH).
NNEdPro was founded in 2008 at Cambridge University, UK, with support from the National Institute of Health Research and a series of competitive grants. Since then, NNEdPro has evolved into a multifaceted Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health. Shiv Nadar University, established in 2011, is widely regarded as one of India's premier multidisciplinary research universities, with a solid commitment to advancing SDGs. To mark the beginning of this partnership, Professor Sumantra (Shumone) Ray, NNEdPro Chair, Chief Scientist and Executive Director, based at St John's Innovation Centre in Cambridge, has been appointed as Distinguished Visiting Professor (Honorary) at Shiv Nadar University Delhi-NCR.
The Key Areas of Collaboration are:
Academic and Research Initiatives: Collaborative efforts to advance knowledge and research in nutrition and public health.
Educational Programmes: Joint development of initiatives and events to foster learning and knowledge exchange.
Community Impact: Initiatives aimed at improving nutrition literacy and supporting public health efforts.
Professor Sumantra Ray, NNEdPro Chair, Chief Scientist and Executive Director, stated:
"We are incredibly pleased to enter this strategic partnership with Shiv Nadar University (SNU), Delhi-NCR. I am honoured to be appointed as a Distinguished Visiting Professor at SNU. This collaboration represents a significant step in our commitment to enhancing global nutrition and public health. By leveraging our combined expertise in research and education, we aim to drive innovation and impact nutrition literacy and health outcomes worldwide".
Dr. Ananya Mukherjee, Vice-Chancellor of Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, emphasised:
"This strategic alliance underscores the dedication of both institutions to address interdisciplinary global challenges and advancing the field of nutrition and health, and SDG 3 more generally. We want to excel in research for nutrition and health and bring together a global community committed to transforming our current practices for greater public benefit".
About Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR:
Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR (designated as Institution of Eminence by the Government of India since 3rd August 2022) is a premier multidisciplinary research university in India. It was established in 2011 by Shiv Nadar, one of Asia's foremost philanthropists and a pioneer of technological revolution. The university offers undergraduate, master's, and PhD programmes across its four Schools, viz., Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, as well as Management and Entrepreneurship. It fosters research, creativity, and leadership, develops future-ready professionals, and contributes to societal advancement.
More details can be found at https://snu.edu.in/home/
About NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health:
The NNEdPro Global Institute is a not-for-profit international and interdisciplinary think tank and an independent research organisation. NNEdPro is an organisation that believes everyone has the right to good nutrition. We provide direct support to vulnerable families and communities on the ground, and our educational programme trains frontline healthcare professionals and dietitians around the globe. We generate the resources to provide such support through social enterprise, research, education and advisory services.
More details can be found at https://www.nnedpro.org.uk/
NNEdPro-IANE International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health
The NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health and the International Academy of Nutrition Educators, in partnership with BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, are excited to announce the forthcoming "Democratising and Decolonising Food and Nutrition: From Science to Society" Summit. This Summit is dedicated to fostering a more inclusive, equitable, and collaborative approach to food and nutrition research, education, practice, and policy worldwide.
The NNEdPro International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health is a leading annual scientific meeting. Our main Summit event will be held in Kolkata, India, from 17th to 20th December. These events will bring together the collective views of our regional networks spanning over 65 countries as well as a multitude of organisations, giving even wider geographical and disciplinary coverage.
Registration includes access to plenary sessions, interactive panel discussions and abstract presentations showcasing work from all NNEdPro Regional Networks and key collaborators, with 40+ hours of engaging content!
Learn more at https://www.nnedpro.org.uk/summit
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