Northern Ireland Centre for Food and Health

Grass-Fed Beef And Lamb Can Have Human Health Benefits

Beef cattle and lambs reared on grass rather than cereals can have potential health benefits for humans eating the meat. more

21st June 2011

PhD for strawberry breakthrough

An academic who proved the cancer fighting potential of strawberries will be awarded a PhD at the University of Ulster’s first graduation ceremony of the summer. more

27th June 2011

The Northern Ireland Centre for Food and Health, University of Ulster in association with The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland invites you to the ANNUAL DAIRY COUNCIL NUTRITION LECTURE “New Directions in Sports Nutrition” by Professor Ron Maughan BSc PhD, Professor of Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Loughborough University
At: 7.00pm
On: Wednesday 9 November 2011
In: Lecture Theatre 8, Coleraine campus
RSVP (acceptance only) by 2 November 2011 events@ulster.ac.uk

Masterclass in Nutrition Series
Personalised Nutrition: Opportunities for the Food Industry
Date: 30 November 2011
Venue: Riverside Theatre, University of Ulster, Coleraine campus
This master class is open to all those currently working/studying within the area of food, nutrition and health and we particularly welcome those working within the local food industry. Attendance is free and will be on a first come basis.

To confirm your place or further information please contact: Dr Alison Gallagher (am.gallagher@ulster.ac.uk) or Ms Shauna Harte (s.harte@ulster.ac.uk) before 24 November 2011.

NICHE Team Raises £2300 for Community Rescue Service

Friends and colleagues of the late Karen Coyles have raised £2300 to help the Community Rescue Service (CRS). more

20th December 2011

University of Ulster Research Funding Up £2 million

Academics at the University of Ulster were awarded approximately £14million in research grants for the academic year 2010/11 – almost £2 million up on the previous year, despite the economic downturn. more

8th August 2011